Benefits of Lemon Juice - Homemade Skin Care

Benefits of Lemon Juice - Homemade Skin Care - Discover the health benefits of lemon juice! Lemon is a small, oval yellow fruit that grows on Citrus Limonium, evergreen trees. Lemon juice contains citric acid which gives a very sour, sour, sour taste. 

Most people don't drink juice by themselves. This can cause damage to the tooth enamel, if used at full strength. Instead, dilute or sprinkle as an additional ingredient in food or drink. Tasty compared to salmon or salad. Use it in water or tea. A very small amount is needed.

Lemon juice contains the benefits of vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C and E. The content of vitamin C is very high. A quarter cup of juice supplies more than 33% of the recommended daily vitamin C value. One cup of raw juice contains about 60 calories, 2 milligrams of sodium, 6 grams of sugar, 1 gram of protein, and 1 gram of dietary fiber.

Sugar in lemon is not purified, natural and easily absorbed into the body. Lemon contains minerals including: calcium, copper, magnesium, potassium, zinc and other nutrients. Lemon juice has antibacterial and antioxidant benefits! It's healthy for the body, inside and out!

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Digestive aid - heartburn, bloating, nausea, constipation

• Fight infections - sore throat, inflammation of the tonsils, cough, runny nose, urination

• Weight loss

• Reduce Blood Pressure

• Improve the Immune System

SKIN BENEFITS

• Reducing Acne and Acne Scars

• Exfoliation of Dead Skin Cells

• Get rid of blackheads

• Fade Dark Spots, Discolorations, and Scars

• Reduce Line and Fine Wrinkles

• Reduce Oily Skin

HOUSEHOLD SKIN CARE TIPS:

1 - Try applying lemon juice over the blackheads at night, then rinse with cold water in the morning. Add a soft moisturizer after rinsing. Following this skin care regimen, every day, you can get rid of blackheads and prevent future acne.

2 - Try cleaning the lesions or acne scars, with a touch-up, then rinse with cold water.

3 - Mix 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 drop of sweet almond oil and 3 drops of runny lemon juice for a homemade face mask. Apply the mixture to the face for 15-20 minutes, let stand, then rinse with cold water. This homemade facial helps reduce dark spots, discoloration, fine lines and wrinkles. This exfoliates dead skin cells and provides natural light to the skin.

WARNING! Lemon juice is rather acidic. This antioxidant juice can sting, temporarily, when applied to the skin. Dilute the juice with water then gently apply it to the skin with a soft cotton ball. If you have an orange allergy, don't use this juice topically or internally. Consult your health care provider, if necessary.