Lemon juice contains high amounts of citric acid, which is a
PHOTOSENSITIZER, as most acids are when applied to the skin. Photosensitivity
tends to be worse on those with sensitive skin (go figure), and also worsens
with continued use. PHOTOSENSITIVITY means that your skin is more susceptible
to sun damage (and more easily burned), so your lemon juice skin treatment
intended to lighten and brighten your skin could backfire and do the exact
opposite, darkening existing pigmentation and scars and creating new sunspots.
So proceed with caution. Wear sunblock, maybe try using
lemon juice on your skin only at night, only once or twice a week, etc.
The brightening and lightening effect of lemon juice is due
to its vitamin C content. A more effective option is to make yourself a vitamin
C serum. I wouldn't recommend buying one off the shelves, however, as vitamin C
is very unstable once mixed with water, so a serum needs to be made fresh in
order to be effective.
Method
1:
Take a fresh lemon and squeeze a tad onto a cotton ball.
Place the cotton ball on your acne or scars for ten minutes. Then wash your
face. Repeat this process once a day. Lemon juice can make your skin sensitive
to light so make sure to apply sunscreen before going outside :)
Method
2:
If you've got sensitive skin but still want to take
advantage of the potency of lemon juice, you don't have to forgo it altogether.
Try mixing 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of lemon juice with 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of water for
a less concentrated solution. Then dip the Q-tip in the diluted solution and
use as instructed.
Method
3:
Sugar and sea salt are great natural abrasives that, when
combined with lemon juice, help fight acne and let your skin glow. Mix enough
lemon juice and either sugar or sea salt to make a paste. Then apply the paste
to your face and neck, exfoliating the skin in gentle circles. Wait 8 - 10
minutes and then wash off with warm water, finishing with a splash of cold
water to close the pores.
Method
4:
A lot of people choose to apply lemon juice overnight,
incorporating it into their nightly face-washing routine. If you don't want to
leave the lemon juice on overnight, try applying it right after you wash your
face in the morning. Make sure your face is completely dry and moisturized
before proceeding.
If you have some more uses of lemon for acne/acne scar
....... then plz share your comments in comment box........ Thanks
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