Lemon Juice as homemade acne remedy

Author: Cactuslover
What is effect of lemon juice on skin?
Lemon juice, as we all know, is acidic with a pH between 4 and 5. However, Acne bacteria dislike the low pH of the skin and this is why the surface of the skin is actually healthier when it is acidic. People also apply lemon juice as "active blemishes" and it can fight inflammation and inflammation.

In fact, it has so many health benefits aside from clearing acne, that everyone (who isn't allergic) should be drinking it. This remedy's benefits include:

• eliminating acid waste because it contains minerals (potassium, Vitamin C),
• alleviating constipation,
• cleansing the liver with citric acid and building up enzymes to eliminate blood toxins,
• aiding in digestion
• removing kidney and pancreatic stones, and
• removing calcium deposits in the body.

Bad effects from lemon juice

• Lemon juice will sting your skin.
• The effects of lemon juice are intensified by exposure to the UV-A rays of the sun.

Who shouldn't use lemon juice
- People with dark brown or black skin
Lemon juice is not beneficial for acne on dark brown or black skin. The reason not to use lemon juice on dark skin is that dark skin contains many melanocytes, cells that make pigment. Lemon juice stimulates melanocytes to make antioxidants that protect the skin.
- People who have lemon allergy, ulcer or arthritis
Do not use this remedy if you have allergies, ulcers, or arthritis.
How to apply lemon juice as acne treatment
Instructions

1. Ensure your skin is clean.
2. Squeeze 1 teaspoon of lemon juice into a small bowl. Use a cotton ball to soak up some juice. Dilute it with water if it burns.
3. Dab the juice onto your pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples.
4. Leave on over night and rinse in the morning. Apply it again (under your makeup if you're female).
5. If you find the lemon juice too strong too leave on, even diluted with water, wash it off after 10 minutes in cold water.

Recipes of lemon juice drink
Lemon Juice Remedy Variation #1:

1. Squeeze 1 lemon into glass or bottle.
2. Add 2 cups of water (8oz each).
3. Drink the juice throughout the day.

Lemon Juice Remedy Variation #2:

1. Squeeze 1 lemon 1 cup (8oz) of warm filtered or boiled water.
2. Drink it first thing in the morning.
3. Don't drink or eat for half an hour after to allow the juice to cleanse your body.

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