5 Reasons to Hail the Benefits of the Lemon
Lemon is a popular DIY beauty recipe and more importantly as a series of wide ranging benefits when used on the skin. Here are a few tips to hail the benefits of the Lemon:
1. Brightening:
Lemons are commonly used in skin care, as they increase cell turnover and slough away dead skin cells. As a result, many folks use lemon juice in hopes of reducing dullness, brightening the skin and even out skin tone.
It is high in vitamin C, which can help to reduce the appearance of dark spots and hyper-pigmentation
2. Exfoliating:
The citric acid in lemon can help to exfoliate your skin, removing dead skin cells and leaving your skin smoother and softer. That's because it's an astringent, meaning it tightens pores and controls excess sebum. This is due to the lemon juice's acidity, as well as its AHA content.
3. Antioxidant:
Lemon contains antioxidants, which can help to protect your skin from damage caused by free radicals, which can lead to premature aging.
Lemon can help fight oxidative stress. This is noteworthy because oxidative stress can lead to inflammation, sagging, and faster skin aging. Photosensitivity that's brought on by lemon juice can result in a severe sunburn. However, lemon juice may help stave off these effects because it contains vitamin C.
4. Antibacterial:
Lemon has natural antibacterial properties, which can help to fight acne-causing bacteria and reduce the risk of breakouts.
5. Astringent:
Lemon has astringent properties, which can help to tighten and firm your skin, reducing the appearance of pores and improving overall skin texture.
The only catch? Not all natural ingredients are safe for the skin. Lemons can be irritating to some people's skin, especially if used undiluted or if you have sensitive skin. Always patch test first, and consider diluting lemon juice with water or using a product that contains lemon extract or oil and avoid using lemon on any open cuts or wounds as it can be painful and cause further irritation.
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