Lemon juice has many health benefits and can also be used for improving the health of the skin. Lemon juice contains a high amount of vitamin C which is beneficial for the skin. Beginning the day with a drink of honey and lemon juice improves the health of the body and also helps in cleansing the skin. Lemon juice may also be applied directly to the skin to cleanse and improve the appearance.
The juice of lemon can also be added with other natural ingredients for effective natural skin care remedies. Combining lemon juice with aloe vera helps to diminish skin blemishes such as dark spots and freckles. Washing the face with lemon juice before going to bed at night refreshes and cleanses the skin. This also lightens the skin and reduces dullness. Lemon juice is a natural astringent which has a lightening effect on the skin. It also works well as a homemade natural bleach. The skin needs to be regularly exfoliated in order to remove dead skin cells and reveal the fresh new layer of skin. Lemon juice contains citric acid which works well in naturally exfoliating the skin. Acne is a common skin problem and lemon juice can be used to treat it. The astringent properties of lemon juice are beneficial in drying up the pimples and speeding up pimples. The redness caused by acne can also be alleviated by applying lemon juice to the affected areas. Acne scars that are usually difficult to get rid of, are lightened by the application of lemon juice on a regular basis. Lemon juice also serves as a toner for oily skin. You can add lemon juice to water and rinse your face with it. Ensure that the juice does not enter the eyes as the acid content in it can cause burning. For sensitive skin, dilute the lemon juice with a greater quantity of water and then use.
For sensitive skin, first apply a mixture of egg white, yogurt and honey. Then gently apply lemon juice to the affected areas. This will prevent the skin from drying out. Another important point to remember is that you must avoid sun exposure when lemon juice has been applied to the skin as this may cause darkening or irritation. The type of darkening or scarring will determine the duration that the lemon juice will take to have an effect. Old scarring may take a few months to lighten. New spots or scars may take lesser time.