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7 Tips to Safely Clear Acne With Lemon Juice

Lemons have been prescribed as a natural remedy for acne. There are several components in a lemon that are said to be helpful in clearing acne scars and dealing with blackheads. There is need for caution when using lemons to avoid damaging the skin. Follow the following tips to safely use lemon juice when clearing acne.
1. If you have sensitive skin don’t apply lemon juice on it. Instead add lemon slices to your drinking water.
2. Lemon juice can make your skin susceptible to sunburn. Thoroughly wash off the lemon juice off your skin. Avoid going outside for a while or wear protective clothing to cover the area to avoid direct contact with the sun. It is advisable to use lemon use at night.
3. Due to its acidity, lemon juice can be very abrasive on the skin. Dilute or mix it with another ingredient such as plain yoghurt or oatmeal.
4. Don’t leave the lemon for too long on your skin. Take a maximum of 5 minutes then quickly wash it off.
5. Use lemon juice a few times a month to avoid the skin drying up and ending up irritating.
6. Use lemon juice only for mild acne and blackheads.

7. If skin irritates or you experience a breakout of rash, stop using the lemon juice.

 

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