I have been looking into using solely natural ingredients on my face, and after doing some research, I came across the benefits of lemon for acne scarring. It's really simple: cut the lemon into disks and then take one and apply it topically all over your face or simply on your problem areas and store the remaining slices in a sealed plastic bag in the fridge for future use. It will visibly reduce any redness, and overtime, will help your skin heal from any scarring caused by breakouts.
Although it can sting quite a bit once applied, it is definitely worth the pain. You have to be consistent though, as you will not see results overnight. I do this before going to bed, hence once a day, and I make sure I properly rinse my face in the morning as it can feel kind of sticky and as I often have tiny clumps of lemon remaining. Give it a good month and see for yourself what great results lemon has to offer for your face! :)
*Note: you can also use a lime instead of a lemon, it has the same effect! :)
Have you ever tried lemons/limes on your acne? What were your impressions?
Nat xx
Sounds like a good thing to try. I will keep that in mind.
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It does makes sense, I use Vitamin C, asorbic acid and it does the same. Like your blog, come by on mine, maybe we can follow each other?
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great tip! i have used lemons for break outs from years back!
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I've actually heard about this before, but never tried it myself because it might be a bit unclean to have lemon on your face? does it really work? :)
ReplyDeleteIt is definitely safe for the face, although it might feel a bit odd because it will sting. I find it really got rid of a LOT of the redness on my face and visibly dimished my spots. You have to be patient though, it takes a while to see results! :)
DeleteI myself is suffering from acne, I do get it occasionally. They come and go and when they go it leaves a nasty mark. I tried this method and I can see that it helps lighten the pigmentation a bit. Other than that I believe it is effective, for me at least.
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Great to hear it worked for you as well! Will definitely check your blog! :)
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I don't have acne, but do have a lot of freckles! Would lemon work as well you think?
ReplyDeleteGood question! I would give it a try, it can't hurt! ;)
DeleteI found a link that might help you:
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YES! Haha thanks :)
DeleteI've heard of this but never tried it! May have to give it a go.. Found you through the blog hop :)
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DeleteHi! I found your blog on The Lily White English Rose's bloghop :) I love your blog! I have been using lemon to brighten my skin, but i didn't know it helped with acne scaring. Will have to try this more often. Following your site now :D I love it!
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Thanks Jae! You have a great blog!I enjoyed reading through it :)
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I haven't tried this yet, but I might. I know I see a lot of people suggesting this.
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Does oranges help as well? At the moment I dont have any lemons in my house :(
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I have never tried it myself, but apparently it can help! :) checking out your giveaway now!
DeleteOh really? That's exciting, I'm gonna try it tomorrow !
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Yes actually, I did put it on a breakout I had, I had heard it helps get rid of acne and I do think it helped! But I had no idea about redness and scarring, I'll have to try it more often!
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