There are those who are blessed with clear skin and there are those who aren’t. Acne can be a curse, often times inhibiting people from developing higher self-confidence. Millions of people have acne at some point in life, which means that you aren’t alone. While there are lots of acne treatments and acne scar creams out there on the market, a lot of these products have toxic chemicals that can harm your body.
Aside from the expense aspect of most of these skincare products, they aren’t always effective. It is always best to try and remedy the situation naturally. When you use herbal remedies, you know exactly what you are putting on/in your body, and it is usually a lot more cost effective.
Lemons work to promote healthy skin cell growth, while helping to repair damaged skin in the process. They can help to remove dead skin cells and promote the growth of new, healthy cells that have better elasticity. Additionally, the vitamin C content in lemons helps to speed up the healing time of scars. The citric acid works to make your skin look more youthful, making the scars less noticeable in the process.
Ways To Use Lemon For Acne Scars
As A Toner
Combine ½ cup water, 1 tablespoon of fresh mint leaf juice, and 3 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice in a bowl. Whisk and pour the mixture in a bottle. Use it as a regular toner to help heal your acne.
Mask
While charcoal masks seem to all over the internet with people posting videos, we have a lemon mask that is super easy to make. Mix 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 2 tablespoons of water, and 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Add some plain, non-fat, organic yogurt to this to make it thick. Wash your face and apply this mask once your face is dry. Leave it on for 30 minutes before washing it away with warm water. Do this three times a week.
Spot Treatment
Combine 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice and raw, organic honey in a bowl. Make sure you mix this well and use as a spot treatment for acne and scars. Do this before bed.
Caution: If you have sensitive skin, make sure you put a little bit of fresh lemon directly on your skin. This will dictate whether or not you should use the above remedies.
Vincent Stevens is the senior content writer at Dherbs. As a fitness and health and wellness enthusiast, he enjoys covering a variety of topics, including the latest health, fitness, beauty, and lifestyle trends. His goal is to inform people of different ways they can improve their overall health, which aligns with Dherbs’ core values. He received his bachelor’s degree in creative writing from the University of Redlands, graduating summa cum laude. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.
