There are many benefits of using lemon on your skin.
Lemons are an antioxidant and naturally contains Vitamin C, citric acid and AHA's. Antioxidants may help reduce skin damage and premature aging. Lemons also have high pH levels, an astringent, can decrease oil and reduce inflammation. Lemon is also a natural anti-fungal/anti-microbial and can be used as an acne treatment. Because lemon juice can help exfoliate dead skin cells, it also may help alleviate skin patches attributed to psoriasis and dandruff. The natural level of acids in lemon juice may help to slough the skin.
Lemon combined with aloe vera can help heal & fight acne, and smooth fine lines.and kill bacteria.
Recipe:
1/2 fresh lemon
2 inch cutting of a fresh aloe plant or 2T of aloe vera gel
Pinch of organic sugar
Combine ingredients in a small bowl, using your fingers apply a thin layer to the skin.
Remember to wear a mineral sunscreen when using lemon on the skin.
Leave on for 15-20 minutes or leave on over night for acne prone skin.
Put leftovers in the fridge and use within a few days.
FUN FACT
Lemon is a natural hair lightener and healthier than bleach! Less expensive too.
Here's what you need:
One fresh lemon
Water
Spray bottle
Cut and squeeze lemon juice into a small bowl.
Add water, at two parts water, to one part lemon juice.
Combine and pour into a spray bottle.
Spray damp hair, with more attention to the the areas you want lightened.
Apply to hair when you will be outside for 1-2 hours
WEAR A MINERAL SUNSCREEN- I recommend one of Badger's Mineral Sunscreens.