Top Six (6) Ways To Get Rid Of Pimples With Lemon

Pimples are a normal skin condition that affect many people. Pimples are an inflammation of the skin in which the sebaceous glands (oil glands) become infected with bacteria, swell up, and fill with pus.

Excess sebum secretion by the oil glands is the primary cause behind this problem. Pimples generally occur on the face, neck, back and shoulders. Though not a critical condition, pimples can make a person feel miserable due to their appearance.

There are a lot of lotions and medicines on the market to treat pimples but they can take time. Many natural methods are effective in treating pimples within a very short time period.

So the natural method am talking about is "Lemon".

Lemon has vitamin C, which triggers the production of collagen which keeps skin firm and smooth.
Vitamin C cleans the impurities and encourages the formation of new skin cells.

How to Use Lemon Juice for Curing Pimples ?

Lemon juice can be used alone or in combination with other natural ingredients. Choose any one remedy and try it regularly to reduce the appearance of acne scars. Lemon juice may dry out the skin, so it is very important to apply a moisturizer.

Here are the best moisturizers which moisturize the skin without clogging the pores.

1. Lemon and Aloe Vera :
   The amino acids present in aloe vera nourish the skin, soothe the irritation and hydrate the skin.
   *Mix 1 teaspoon each of raw honey and aloe vera. gel, and ½ teaspoon of fresh lemon juice.
   *Using fingertips, apply the mixture to clean skin.
   *Gently massage in circular motions.
   *Leave it on for 15 minutes or until dry.
   *Rinse with cool water and pat dry.
   *Repeat the process 2 times in a week.

2. Lemon Juice and Baking Soda
   The mild abrasive nature of baking soda gently exfoliators the dead skin cells, oil and other impurities from the skin. It restores the pH balance of the skin.

   *Combine 2 teaspoons each of fresh lemon juice and baking soda.
   *Using a cotton ball apply the mixture to the affected areas.
   *Leave it on until dry.
   *Rinse with water and pat dry.

3. Lemon Only

   *Juice fresh lemons.
   *Use a cotton ball to apply juice to pimples spot.
   *Leave on 5 minutes, rinse with lukewarm water, and pat dry.
   *Repeat daily helps to get rid of scars.
   If you experience excessive itching, and redness, stop using lemon juice.
   **Note: If you have sensitive skin, then dilute lemon juice with some water.

4. Lemon Juice and Cucumber
   Cucumber juice lightens the pimples spots and dark spots. Apart from that it shrinks the open pores.
   Peel and chop one cucumber.

   *Put cucumber pieces in blender and blend until smooth.
   *Mix 1 teaspoon each of fresh lemon juice and fresh cucumber juice.
   *Using a cotton ball, apply the solution on the affected area.
   *Leave it on for 20 minutes.
   *Rinse with cool water and pat dry.
   *Repeat the process daily.

5. Lemon Juice and Honey
   Honey locks the moisture in the skin cells which helps to maintain the skin hydrated. The antioxidants prevent the damage caused by free radicals.

   *Mix 2 teaspoons of raw honey with 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice.
   *Using fingertips, gently massage the application on the affected areas.
   *Leave it on to dry, rinse with water, and pat dry.
   *Repeat the process 2 times in a day.

6. Lemon Juice and Baking Soda
   The mild abrasive nature of baking soda gently exfoliate the dead skin cells, oil and other impurities from the skin. It restores the pH balance of the skin.

   *Combine 2 teaspoons each of fresh lemon juice and baking soda.
   *Using a cotton ball apply the mixture to the affected areas.
   *Leave it on until dry.
   *Rinse with water and pat dry.

             Precautions:
   

*To avoid excessive dryness, itching, and redness, apply moisturizer after each application.
*Lemon juice causes photosensitivity, so avoid going out in the sun for at least 30 minutes after use.
*As lemon juice removes natural oils, it can disrupt the skin’s pH balance, so do not use it in excess.
*People with sensitive skin may experience itching or burning sensations.
*Discontinue use of lemon juice if these side effects persist or worsen after a few days.

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