Overview
Lemons are a highly acidic fruit often used in cooking and baking. However, lemons are also beneficial to the skin and can potentially help clean and nourish the skin externally. Use lemons in your daily skincare routine to keep your skin looking fresh, which may in turn help you to save a few pennies on your skin care regimen.
Properties
Lemons are high in a wide range of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, the B vitamin complex and phosphorus. These nutrients are not only healthy and healing to the body when eaten, but are also healthy when applied topically as part of a natural skin care routine.
The vitamin C in lemons and lemon juice is a powerful antioxidant that can speed cell turnover and can improve your skin's ability to slough off dead skin cells and heal. Lemons are also highly acidic, making them effective antiseptics and skin toners that can kill off bacteria on the surface of the skin.
Application Methods
Cut a fresh lemon in half, then rub the inside of the lemon over your freshly washed skin twice per day. Combine lemon juice with witch hazel, pour the mixture into a spray bottle, then apply by spraying the lemon juice toner onto your skin. Place fresh lemon slices directly onto the skin and allow the slices to remain there for 20 minutes. Use this natural skin peel up to three times per week to improve skin cell turnover.
Warnings
Lemons can be irritating on sensitive skin, and can sometimes cause the skin to become red and inflamed. If you have naturally sensitive skin, avoid applying lemons or lemon juice to your skin for long periods of time. If you experience a skin reaction after applying lemons to your skin, discontinue use and seek the advice of a dermatologist.
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