Thursday 10 March 2016
Lemon –
it’s probably one of the healthiest foods on the planet. It’s used both in
cooking and in beauty regimens as well. The lemon can provide many health
benefits, such as: improves digestion, balances pH levels, fights body odor,
boosts your immune system, fights infections in the human body, controls the
high blood pressure and many more health benefits. Did you know that your hair
and your skin love lemon as well?
This
amazing fruit contains high amounts of Vitamin C, calcium, magnesium and
potassium. We can also say that lemon has antioxidant, antibacterial,
antifungal and astringent properties. This means that this amazing fruit can
improve the appearance and the condition of your skin, hair and your nails as
well. If you want to use its remarkable health benefits, you can drink 1 glass
of warm water with lemon in the morning, immediately after you wake up, or just
apply some lemon juice on your skin.
Beauty Benefits of Lemon
1. Rejuvenates skin
We all want to have nice and smooth skin, free
of wrinkles, dark spots, fine lines and uneven tone, right? Well, this fruit is
the ultimate tool that can help you rejuvenate your skin and make it look
beautiful and young. As we said before, lemon contains high amounts of Vitamin
C, which means that it boosts the collagen production and restores the skin’s
elasticity. This will make you look much younger and you skin be smooth and flawless.
The lemon juice can even protect you against free-radicals. We can also say
that its astringent properties will tighten your skin and it will slow down the
aging process and reduce its symptoms (wrinkles and fine lines).
Here’s what you need to do:
§ You can put some hone on a piece of lemon and rub it gently on your facial
skin, neck, hands or your legs. You can leave it on for 5 to 10 minutes, and
then you can rinse it off with warm water. You need to repeat this method 2 times every week.
§ You can use this method as well – dilute some lemon juice with an equal
amount of rose water or Vitamin E oil. Then, you need to apply this mixture on
your skin. Leave it on for 5 to 10 minutes and rinse it off with warm water. You need to repeat this method 3 times a week.
§ And, make sure you drink a glass of lemon water, 2 times every day. It will
help you keep your skin beautiful and smooth, and provide other health benefits
as well.
2. Treats dandruff
Did you know that you can use this healthy fruit
to treat dandruff and control itchiness on the scalp as well? Well yes, lemon
help you to balance the pH levels of your scalp and it also reduces the excess
oil secretion. These are 2 major contributing factors in this hair condition.
And we can also mention that its antifungal and antibacterial action will help
you fight against scalp infection.
Here’s what you need to do:
§ This is very useful method – just mix juice of 2 lemons in 1 cup of water.
You need to rinse your hair with this solution after shampooing. Then, wait for
5-10 minutes and rinse your hair with warm water. You can use this remedy 1-2 times every week.
§ You can try this method as well – just mix juice of 1 lemon in 1 cup of
plain yogurt. You can add some coconut oil or olive oil to this mixture and mix
again. You need to apply it very gently on your hair, and make sure your hair
is wet (especially on the roots). Now, you need to put on a shower cap and
leave it on for 30 minutes. After that, you need to rinse it off with lukewarm
water. Make sure you use this method 1-2
times every week.
Note: make
sure you avoid staying out on the sun, because when you use lemon remedies for
dandruff I can lighten your hair color.
3. Cures acne and scars
The lemon is loaded with L-absorbic acid. This
acid is a powerful natural astringent that helps treat acne very quickly and
efficiently. And the Vitamin C amounts in lemon promote skin growth and they
minimize the appearance of acne scars and spots. This amazing fruit also
contains powerful antibacterial properties. This is very useful, because it
kills the bacteria that are responsible for acne.
Here’s what you need to do:
§ You can rub a slice of lemon on the affected area. Then, make sure you wait
§ Or, you can try this simple method – make a solution with ½ tsp. of lemon
juice and ½ tsp. of rose water. Then, take a cotton ball, soak it in this
mixture and apply it on the affected area. You need to wait for 15 minutes and
then you need to rinse it off with cold water. Make sure you use this remedy 2
times every day until the acne is gone.
§ And again, make sure you drink a glass of lemon water, 2 times every day.
It will protect your skin against free-radicals and it will help you maintain
proper pH level.
4. Reduces stretch marks
The stretch marks are really serious cosmetic
and aesthetic problem. But, fortunately, when it comes to treating this skin
problem at home, lemon is your best option. This is because lemon contains
Vitamin C – which is very useful and effective for promoting healthy skin. And
lemon’s mild acidic property helps the skin in removing off the dead skin cells
and developing new skin cells.
Here’s what you need to do:
§ You can just rub a slice of lemon on the stretch marks in circular motions.
Rub it for 5 minutes, then you need to leave it until it’s dry and rinse it off
with warm water. You need to repeat this method 2 times every day, until you
get the desired results.
§ Or, you can use this method as well – just mix equal amounts of lemon and
cucumber juice. Then, you need to apply this mixture on the affected areas and
massage it gently for 5 minutes. You need to leave this mixture on for 10
minutes and rinse it off with warm water. You need to do this method once daily.
Note: you
should also know that you can use these methods to get rid of dark elbows or
knees.
5. Lightens freckles
The freckles are the most common sign of
sun-damages skin and they can be serious beauty problem for both men and women.
If you have this type of skin problem, then you should definitely try these
lemon remedies. The lemon juice has powerful skin-lightening and bleaching
properties. It can help you to get rid of the annoying freckles and make them
disappear over time.
Here’s what you need to do:
§ Just squeeze some fresh lemon juice, and use it to massage the affected
§ Or, you can make a paste with the following ingredients: juice of 1 lemon,
1 tbsp. of beaten yogurt and a little honey. Mix these ingredients and apply
the mixture on the affected areas. Leave it on until it’s dry and then you need
to rinse it off with cool water. Make sure you use this treatment once daily.
6. Whitens yellow teeth
If you are having problems with yellow teeth and
you want to make them white and shiny, then you should definitely try these
lemon remedies. Lemon’s bleaching properties can help you with yellow teeth. It
will whiten your teeth and you won’t have to spend too much money on those expensive
teeth-whitening products.
Here’s what you need to do:
§ All you have to do is rub a fresh lemon peel all over your teeth. Then,
leave it on for 5 minutes and rinse your mouth with water. You need to use this
whitening method once every day.
§ Or, you can make a mixture of ¼ tsp. of salt or baking soda and some lemon
juice, enough to make a thin paste. Then, you need to apply this paste on your
teeth and gently rub it around. Wait for a couple of minutes and then rinse
your mouth with warm water. Make sure you use this remedy just once every week.
Thanks for reading and don’t
forget to share with your friends and family. And yes, start using lemon,
because as you can see it can provide many health benefits for your hair, skin
and your health in general.
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