
To many persons, lemon is just a fruit. But to most ladies, it means
much more than that. Your skin and hair are secretly in love with this
wonder fruit and you’ll be amazed at the lots of beauty uses for lemons.
There are many fruits which have their own function when it comes to
beautifying the body. Here are some beauty routines you can adopt with
lemons.
1. Brighten Your SkinThis is the most
popular beauty use of Lemons. The juice from this fruit is rich in
vitamin C and citric acid. It works perfectly well as a skin brightener
and lightener if used regularly. For dark skinned persons, please use
sparingly to avoid over-lightening your skin. Make sure you wear ample
amount of sunscreen to protect your skin when you’re out in the sun
because Lemon juice can make your skin more sensitive to the harmful UV
rays.
2. Lighten Your HairThis is one of my
favorites as it helps you skip the chemicals. Sprinkle some Lemon juice
on your hair and use a wide tooth comb to comb it in so that it would
separate and create pretty highlights. If you want a lighter color all
over, pour the whole cup of lemon juice on your head. After that, sit
out in the sun for a while (20 minutes should do) and afterward, wash
and dry your hair and I promise you’ll have a very nice, natural looking
color in no time. Be sure this is what you want, because once its
bleached, it can never go back to its original color.
Don’t do it too often otherwise it might make your hair look brassy.
3. Whiten Your TeethLemon
juice acts as mild bleach. To get noticeably whiter teeth when next you
attempt the Monalisa smile, prepare to mix a concoction. Bring out your
baking soda, pour out a tablespoon of it and add some lemon juice. Mix
them into a thick paste, take a portion and apply to your teeth. Let it
sit for 2-3 minutes and then scrub with your toothbrush. Remember to
consult your dentist for advice before trying this out.
4. Strengthen Your NailsI
have never had the opportunity to try this for obvious reasons. My
regular readers know why. Regular use of gel manicures can really damage
and weaken your nails. But fret not, lemons are right here! Mix lemon
juice with a cooking oil (preferably olive oil) and soak your nails.
This can also help fix yellowing of the nails.
5. MoisturizerGet
ready for another concoction. This time, our extra ingredient for the
homemade beauty product is: coconut water. Mix a few drops of coconut
water into a cup of lemon juice and apply generously to your face and
skin. The coconut water helps hydrate your skin while the lemon juice
helps clear and brighten it.
6. DIY DeodorantDo
you sometimes forget your deodorant? There’s an easy solution to that
problem in your fridge – a lemon! Why not? Its the perfect emergency
deodorant. The citric acid in lemon juice can kill odor-causing
bacteria, and there are people who swear by the lemon deodorizing
method. Slice the lemon in halves and swipe your armpits with one on a
daily basis. Just be sure not to apply lemon juice to recently shaven
armpits — ouch!
7. Exfoliate Your LipsFinding the
right lipstick is always a challenge, so why don’t you try putting lemon
juice on your lips before going to bed. The next morning when you wash
your face, the dead skin cells and dried skin will scale off and you’ll
have supple lips for that lipstick to glide through.
8. Soften Elbows And KneesThis
time, take some lemon juice, preferably a full lemon, few teaspoons of
salt, and some olive oil. Mix it all together and you have created your
own homemade body exfoliators. This works like magic and can even help
you get rid of a tan.
9. Lighten Age SpotsFun fact
– lemon juice can help lighten aging spots or even liver spots and
freckles. Who needs to go spend a ton of money on aging cream when you
can just use the lemons in your house? Leave the juice on your spots for
15 minutes and then rinse the skin.
10. Treat Blackheadslemons
can really help treat acne because they are antibacterial and can get
ride of those blackheads. No need for a concoction this time, just use
freshly squeezed lemon juice on your face and allow the juice to sit on
for minutes and heal your skin.