When life
gives you lemons....Use them
as a skincare product!
Do you
know the TOP 7 benefits
of lemons for your skin?
If you need a quick
remedy for dull, oily and aging skin, look no further than your fridge!
But if you don’t have sensitive skin, lemons can help your complexion in
different ways:
#1 Exfoliating - Dull skin begone! Exfoliate with lemon
to maintain clear, youthful skin! Lemon fruit acids are ideal for gentle
exfoliation; add the vitamin content of lemons and you’ve got a complete
skincare treatment right in your kitchen! To exfoliate, apply lemon juice on
clean skin for 5-10 minutes then rinse.
#2 Brightening – It’s not a secret anymore that one of the best natural whitening
products is lemon.
Rub half a lemon
on your face or any darker areas like elbows and knees. Repeat every day until
you notice improvement in pigmentation. But remember to use sunscreen all time
for increased protection!
#3 Neutralizing
environmental damage – Sun, pollution and stress take their toll on
your skin. Vitamin C is known to be a potent anti-oxidant that combats the
effects of free radicals on your body. Why not use it on your skin as well? It
helps prevent wrinkles and helps maintain skin elasticity. Mix a bit of lemon
juice in your favourite home made treatment mask to reap the benefits of
antioxidants!
#4 Toning – Tired skin is no longer a problem when you have a lemon at hand.
Shrink pores and regain your glow with this concoction: in a glass of water,
squeeze half a lemon and add a few cucumber slices then shake and let stand for
5 minutes. With a cotton ball, wipe your face for a minute then clean with cold
water.
#5 Hydrating and
nourishing – Lemons are
popular for their Vitamin C content, don’t forget they are also a good source
of folate, potassium, magnesium and Vitamin B6. Lemon’s nutrients detoxify,
repair and renew skin from the inside out. Use this 20 minute mask to energize
your skin: one teaspoon each of lemon, honey and black tea infusion.
#6 Fighting wrinkles – because Vitamin C stimulates collagen
formation, using lemon juice in your wrinkle treatments can improve your
results. A home made, hydrating wrinkle treatment is a solution made of milk
and a bit of lemon juice. Apply it on your face for 10 minutes then rinse with
warm water.
#7 Pore cleansing– If your skin is oily, and clogged pores or
blackheads are often a problem, lemon can help. Because of its exfoliating and
astringent properties, overnight lemon juice treatment on problem areas can
help you achieve a beautiful, smooth skin in the morning. Apply with a cotton
swab where needed and let dry.
Stay beautiful..
xoxo
