We have so many things to take care of in beauty and those add on each and everyday. One thing which is our concern every now-and-then is acne. It is something which, when occurs, affects our skin as well as our appearance. The blemishes are tough to get rid of, even if the infection is cured. It takes quite a long time to get rid of the scar left by the acne.
Lemon is a quick heal for acne and its effects. It is rich in vitamin C and flavonoids which contains antioxidant, antibiotic and disinfectant agents. It activates the production of collagen which keeps skin smooth and firm, cleans the impurities and helps building new skin cells. Lemon acts as a natural bleaching agent which reduces the blemishes, other dark marks and removes excess oil from the skin. Being a natural astringent it keeps the skin smooth and shiny. The citric acid that it is in nature helps in exfoliating the skin.
Top remedies with lemon for acne
Lemon juice helps in curing acne and all its effects like spots and blemishes. Lemon can be used raw or combined with any other natural ingredient for curing acne.
Lemon juice
Raw lemon juice is an effective measure for acne.
- Extract some fresh lemon juice and use a cotton ball to apply it on the affected area.
- Rinse it with lukewarm water after 5 minutes.
- Repeat daily.
If you have a sensitive skin and is prone to irritation, opt for another method.
Diluted lemon juice
It is helpful if you have a very sensitive skin.
- Extract required amount of lemon juice and add equal quantity of water to it.
- Use cotton ball to apply the juice on the skin.
- Rinse after 30 minutes.
- Repeat regularly.
Lemon juice and rosewater
Rosewater is used to nourish the skin and remove scars.
- Take 1 teaspoon of each, rosewater and lemon juice.
- Mix it and use a cotton ball to apply the mixture on the skin.
- Leave it overnight and rinse it in the morning with regular water.
- Apply moisturizer.
- Repeat every night.
Lemon juice and cucumber juice
Cucumber juice reduces scars and dark spots.
- Peel and chop a cucumber, extract the juice of the cucumber.
- Mix 1 teaspoon of cucumber juice with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.
- Apply the solution on the skin with the help of a cotton ball.
- Rinse with cool water after 20 minutes.
- Apply regularly.
Lemon juice and honey
Raw honey fights the bacteria and helps moisturize the skin.
- Mix 1 teaspoon of lemon juice with 2 teaspoon of raw honey.
- Use fingertips to apply the mixture on the skin.
- Massage it gently in a circular motion.
- Let it dry out and rinse with cool water.
- Repeat twice a day.
- You can add 1 teaspoon of virgin olive oil for soothing the skin a little better.
Lemon juice with baking soda
Baking soda is known for restoring the pH balance in our skin and fight germs.
- Make a mixture of 2 teaspoon baking soda and 2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice.
- Apply the mixture on the skin by using a cotton ball.
- Rinse with water when it dries off.
- For added benefit, you can massage olive oil on your skin, and wash it off after an hour with lukewarm water.
- Repeat twice a week.
Lemon juice with egg white
Egg white removes toxins and lightens the skin.
- Blend 1 tablespoon lemon juice with 1 egg white.
- Use fingertips to apply the mixture on the skin.
- Let it dry overnight if possible and then have it washed with lukewarm water.
- Repeat frequently.
Lemon juice with almond oil
Almond oil keeps the skin smooth and clean by moisturizing it.
- Blend a mixture of 1 tablespoon each of raw honey, almond oil and fresh lemon juice.
- Add 2 tablespoon of milk and stir well.
- Apply the solution on the skin with help of a cotton ball.
- Rinse after 20 minutes with regular water.
- Repeat the process regularly.
Lemon juice and sandalwood powder
Sandalwood has always been a skin friendly ingredient for skin cures.
- Mix 1 tablespoon of sandalwood powder, 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder.
- Use fingertips to apply the solution on your skin.
- Let it dry for 30 minutes.
- Wash off and repeat till you get desired results.
Lemon, honey and aloe vera
This solution not only cures acne but also reduces redness, irritation and swelling.
- Form a mixture of 1 teaspoon of aloe vera, 1 teaspoon of raw honey and ½ teaspoon of fresh lemon juice.
- Apply the solution, by massaging it on the skin, in a circular motion with the help of your fingertips.
- After 15 minutes rinse with cool water.
- Repeat twice a week.
Lemon juice, basil and honey
Basil being a natural cure for most skin infections, helps kill bacteria and remove toxins.
- Extract the juice of 4-5 fresh basil leaves, and then mix it with 1 teaspoon of raw honey and 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice.
- Apply the solution on the skin using your fingertips.
- Wash it off after 30 minutes and pat dry. Repeat frequently.
Lemon, sugar, honey and olive oil
While honey kills the bacteria, vitamin E in olive oil nourishes the skin and the glycolic acid in sugar evens the skin tone.
- Take a fresh lemon, slice it half and extract its juice.
- Mix it with 1 tablespoon each of olive oil and honey, add ½ cup of sugar.
- Blend the solution properly, and massage it on your skin, with your fingertips for 5 minutes.
- Let it dry for the next 15 minutes and wash with cool water
- Pat dry and apply moisturizer.
- Repeat twice a week.
Lemon water drink
Lemon juice being a detoxifying agent helps detoxify the body from within. It prevents from acne and other skin infections.
- Take a fresh lemon and extract its juice.
- Mix it in a glass of water and stir properly.
- Consume it daily for better and effective results.
Lemon juice, sea salt and sugar
Sea salt and sugar detoxifies pores without any side effects.
- Mix 1 teaspoon each of fresh lemon juice and warm water with ½ teaspoon each of sea salt and sugar.
- Massage the mixture on the skin with your fingertips.
- Rinse with cool water after 10 minutes and pat dry.
- Repeat thrice a week.
