How to use lemon for the skin?

1. Lemon for pimples

Lemon juice effectively addresses acne issues by minimizing oil secretions and combating bacteria that cause pimples. For an acne spot treatment, consider blending the following ingredients:

1/2 spoon of multani mitti/fuller’s earth
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon of honey
A pinch of cinnamon (optional)
A drop of lemon water to create a thick paste.

Apply this mixture on red or pus-filled pimples, cover with a band-aid, and leave it on overnight. This remedy is known to help clear acne within 3-7 days.

2. Lemon for pigmentation

Lemon, enriched with Vitamin C and citric acid, is effective in diminishing pigmentation such as dark patches, spots, tanning, or melasma. Create a skin-lightening face pack by incorporating lemon along with other powerful skin-whitening ingredients like papaya, aloe vera, cucumber, and licorice.

3. Lemon for oily skin

Lemon has a unique ability to remove excess oils from your skin. Make toner by mixing 1 ml of lemon juice with 50 ml of rose water. Store in the refrigerator and use it within a week.

4. Lemon for dandruff

Are you fed up with changing anti-dandruff shampoos? Try these steps to get rid of your dandruff naturally:

Put 5-10 drops of fresh lemon juice in 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel in oily hair or coconut oil in dry hair.
Massage it into your scalp.
Leave it for 2-3 hours and thoroughly wash your hair to remove all the traces of oil.

5. Lemon for freckles

Lemon juice can fade freckles, the tiny dark spots commonly seen on the face of people with fair skin. The method is as follows:

Put fresh lemon juice exactly on the freckle with the help of a toothpick at night.
Watch how your skin reacts over the next 48 hours.
Wash if you notice intolerable burning, redness, or rash, and do not repeat.
If you tolerate it well, repeat the above procedure once or twice weekly.

6. Lemon for dark elbows and knees

Have you ever seen your grandma rubbing lemon on their hand and feet? Yes, contrary to the delicate skin of your face, you can directly rub the lemon on your elbows, knees, hands, or feet. Rinse off after 5-10 minutes and pat dry. Repeat once or twice a week.

7. Lemon for ageing skin

The anti-ageing action of applying lemon juice to the skin is attributed to vitamin C’s antioxidant activity and citric acid’s exfoliating action. Lemon has L-ascorbic acid, the most potent vitamin C.

In addition, oral intake of lemon provides vitamin C that strengthens the walls of vessels and prevents senile purpura. It also reduces the risk of heart problems and degenerative bone diseases by providing flavonoids. You can make a super anti-ageing drink by adding a few drops of lemon juice and a half teaspoon of honey to a cup of green tea. It will keep both your skin and heart young!