Lemon For Blackheads

Wish to remove blackheads with simple home remedies? Nothing works better than lemon juice! Try using lemon juice on skin on a regular basis to get rid of blackheads easily and also to prevent clogging of pores:

BENEFITS OF LEMON JUICE FOR BLACKHEADS:

• Lemon juice, loaded with citric acid, acts as a natural ingredient and helps regulate sebum secretion. It cleanses the pores and tightens the skin to do away with blackheads.
• Antibacterial properties of lemon help kill germs and prevent bacterial infection in the skin pores.
• It contains Alpha-Hydroxy acids that prevent blackheads and blemishes naturally.
• It exfoliates the skin naturally and dissolves the blackheads and sebum deposits to reveal radiant skin.

DIY LEMON RECIPES TO CLEAR BLACKHEADS
RECIPE 1: LEMON AND HONEY TREATMENT
Things That You Need

• Honey- 1 cp
• Lemon (cut in halves)

Method

1. Warm up the honey for a couple of minutes over low heat and dip half a lemon in this warm honey.
2. Wash you face with a mild cleanser and pat it dry.
3. Scrub the blackhead-affected areas with this lemon dipped in honey for a few minutes.
4. Rinse off with cold water.
5. Do this treatment every alternate day for effective removal of blackheads.

Benefits

• Honey contains antioxidants as well as antiseptic properties that are useful in removal of blackheads.
• Lemon prevents excess sebum secretion and also cleanses the pores, preventing blackheads in future.

Caution

• Avoid this treatment if you have open wounds.

RECIPE 2: LEMON AND BAKING SODA TREATMENT
Things That You Need

• Baking soda- 2 tbsp
• Brown sugar (granulated)- 2 tbsp
• Lemon juice- ¼ cup

Method

1. Mix baking soda and brown sugar in a glass bowl.
2. Add lemon juice to the mixture. Stir well.
3. Apply the concoction on skin.
4. Scrub gently for 10 minutes.
5. Rinse with lukewarm water.
6. Do this treatment once everyday for best results.

Benefits

• Baking soda helps in exfoliation.
• Brown sugar scrubs and removes dead skin cells
• Lemon juice effectively helps unclog pores and eliminate bacterial infections.

Caution

• Go for a patch test before doing this treatment.
• Avoid direct exposure to sunlight after this treatment.

ADDITIONAL TIPS

• Rubbing lemon rinds on blackheads and leaving it on overnight helps treat blackheads.
• Opt for creams and face cleansers that contain lemon extracts.
• In case your skin is sensitive, avoid applying lemon juice directly on skin.

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