5 Amazing Beauty Treatments Of Lemon You Can Make At Home

Lemon is a super fruit that has been used since ancient times, due to its essential nutrients and many culinary and medicinal uses. Rich in organic acids, essential oils and antioxidants,  lemons are also alkaline, and can help protect the body from the effects of many types of diseases. Regular consumption helps to strengthen your immune system, while improving your metabolism and digestion. But did you know that you can also make lemon beauty treatments from lemon?

Lemon is great for your skin and hair, because  their natural active compounds work to correct impurities  and problems that affect your appearance.

While the cosmetic use of lemon is not very well known, there are actually many home remedies you can do to take advantage of all they have to offer.

Since many have not tried them yet, we will share 5 of the most interesting options with you.

You will love them!

Scar and stain treatment made of lemon

Vitamin C and antioxidants in lemons can be used to cleanse and heal your skin, and take care of imperfections that can make your skin look older than it is.

These nutrients increase collagen and elastin production, two substances that keep the skin healthy and firm.

However, we must be clear that it must only be used in the evening or at night, as  exposure to the sun can cause side effects afterwards.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (20 ml)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (32 g)

Instructions

• Mix the lemon juice well with the olive oil.

How to use it

• Before bedtime, smear the mixture on the areas of your skin with scars or blemishes and let it soak in for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Rinse with warm water and dry well.
• Do it  2 or 3 times a week.

2. Treatment of chapped lips

The antiseptic and antibacterial properties of lemon juice  can be used to prevent infection in dry, chapped lips.

It helps to get rid of dead skin cells, and speeds up the restoration of the skin due to the vitamin C content.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (10 ml)
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil (5 g)

Instructions

• Mix the lemon juice with the coconut oil until it becomes a natural ointment.

How to use it

• Apply the mixture with your fingertips on your lips, with gentle, circular motions.
• Let it soak in for 20 minutes, then rinse.
• Do it  every night.

3. Treatment of oily hair

Lemon juice contains natural acids that help regulate the pH level of the scalp. This prevents oil from accumulating.

It regulates the activity of the oil glands, and makes your hair clean and protected.

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons lemon juice (50 ml)
• 5 tablespoons cucumber juice (50 ml)

Instructions

• Mix together the lemon and cucumber juice.

How to use it

• Divide your hair into sections and spread the treatment over your roots.
• Let it sit for 40 minutes and rinse it out.
• Do it  2 or 3 times a week.

4. Exfoliating treatment of elbows and knees

Because it exfoliates and whitens naturally, lemon juice is one of the best ways to get rid of dark spots that appear on elbows and knees.

It softens hard skin, and removes dead skin cells that build up.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (10 g)
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice (30 ml)

Instructions

• Moisten sugar with lemon juice until you get a grainy mixture.

How to use it

• Rub the exfoliant over the elbows and knees with small circular motions, to remove dead skin cells.

• Let it sit for 10 minutes and rinse it off.
• Do it  twice a week.

5. Blackhead treatment with lemon

The firming and antibacterial properties of lemons are good for fighting the annoying blackheads that are in the “T-zone” of your face.

They help reduce the size of the enlarged pores, and remove the remnants that are in them.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons lemon juice (30 ml)
• 1 egg white

Instructions

• Put the lemon juice in a container and mix in the egg whites.

How to use it

• Apply the mask over the areas affected by blackheads and let it sit for 30 minutes.
• Then rinse with cold water and apply a moisturizer.
• Repeat 2 or 3 times a week.

Are you looking forward to starting to use lemon in your beauty care? Try these treatments and you will see that you do not have to spend a lot of money to pamper yourself and look good.