When you think of lemons, you may feel refreshed. They are often overlooked until we remember their beautifying effects. Lemons belong to the citrus family of fruits and contain abundant Vitamin C, which helps promote metabolism, delay aging, and boost immunity. In addition to these benefits, lemons also possess significant cosmetic value, such as skin whitening, softening the stratum corneum, and removing oil and dirt. From skin to flesh, lemons have numerous applications in beauty care.
However, good things must be used properly to take effect. Directly applying lemon or lemon juice on your face should be absolutely avoided! Since lemons contain very strong citric acid, direct application can be highly irritating, causing itching or even red swelling and other allergic reactions. This is an example of "too much of a good thing," which can reduce the skin's natural sun protection ability.
There are many ways to cleanse and whiten using lemons. Starting from the cleansing step, lemons begin to show their effects. Mix your cleanser with an appropriate amount of water, then add 3 drops of lemon juice. After fully rubbing it, clean your face. Alternatively, fill a basin with water, cut 2-3 slices of lemon, soak them for about 2 minutes, and then use this water to wash your face. After using your regular cleanser, rinse your face with tap water. The fruit acid component in lemons can soften the stratum corneum, making cleaning more thorough and also providing a whitening effect.
Lemons are rich in Vitamin C and citric acid components, which help lighten melanin spots and black pigments. They can provide whitening effects on both the skin and teeth. In the market, many brands offer lemon masks, and there are various ways to use lemons for whitening masks. Some simple methods include: 1. Squeeze 2-3 slices of lemons, mix with egg whites and milk powder (if necessary, you can add whole milk), mix thoroughly into a paste, apply on your face for 15-20 minutes, then wash off. This can make the skin smooth, refine pores, and brighten the complexion. Milk powder and milk also nourish the skin (you can also use flour instead, but it is not as fine and moisturizing as milk powder). 2. Mix honey, 3 slices of lemon juice, and milk powder (or flour) into a paste, apply on your face. Lemon can lighten the complexion, honey nourishes the skin, and milk powder also nourishes the skin. 3. Mix a lot of lemon juice, three teaspoons of barley powder, and water. This whitening formula will not make the skin tight.
Lemons have powerful whitening effects, and so does lemon peel. Actress Yuan Quan once demonstrated a DIY lemon moisturizing balancing toner. Cut the peel of one lemon into small pieces, soak them in about 80 milliliters of gin for half a day, then filter out the peel with a sieve, and add 120 milliliters of distilled water and a tablespoon of almond oil to the gin that soaked the lemon peel. Shake until evenly mixed. Since the lemon toner contains alcohol, it can be stored in a carbon box for about two weeks. It is said to not only have strong moisturizing properties but also anti-aging effects on the skin.