Although it may sound a little harsh, lemon juice can be effective as a topical application for acne and overall skin health. It contains citric acid, which is an Alpha Hydroxy Acid, and it helps by removing dead skin, invigorating cell growth, contributing to skin elasticity, and flushing out your pores. This could definitely be one of the holistic approaches that you have been looking for, and the best part is that you can use it topically or internally to receive the benefits. Even use it both ways for a few weeks and see if that gets you any improvement.
To apply lemon juice to your skin you’ll need to clean your face with a non-abrasive, soft soap first. Then get a single teaspoon of the juice and put it into a container. You may want to dilute it with water so it doesn’t burn. Then use a cotton ball to absorb a bit of the lemon concoction, and dab it on your breakout area. You can do this at nighttime and rinse it in the morning, and just repeat the process until you see the desired effects. When you drink it just use a “one lemon to 16 ounces of water” ratio, and drink it hot or cold. |
