Lemon juice is packed with many nutrients, so it’s not only healthy as a food but can also be used in home remedies to treat numerous skin disorders. It’s easily available at an affordable price and thus can be used as a viable option over expensive brand-name beauty products.
How To Apply Lemon Juice On Face And Skin
It has many beauty benefits, such as lightening dark spots on your skin, lightening skin complexion, evening out skin tone, treating oily complexion, and so on – so many things that this little small fruit can do – wow….! But you need to learn the techniques for applying lemon juice on your face and skin at home to get optimum results.
Lemon Juice For Dark Spots, Blemish Scars, Uneven Toned Skin And Oily Skin
(i) Wash your face with an exfoliating cleanser and cool water. Pat your skin dry with a clean soft towel.
(ii) Rub a lemon rind over your skin. It helps in removing oil from your skin, and even getting rid of dark spots, blemish scars from your skin and moreover lightening it over time.
Lemon Juice On Face – Lemon Wash, Lemon Exfoliant, Or Lemon Mask
(i) Homemade Lemon Exfoliant: In a small bowl blend together 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, and 1 egg white. Rub the exfoliate gently into your skin with fingers, using circular motions. Scrub the mixture or allow it to sit it for 10 minutes, wash it off with lukewarm water, and then moisturize.
(ii) Natural Lemon Face Wash: Make at home your own very effective lemon facial wash by mixing together lemon juice, water, honey and aloe in equal parts. Splatter it over your face in the morning instead of using water to wash your face, and then rinse with water.
(iii) Natural Skin Lightening Lemon Mask For Dry Skin: Blend together 1 tablespoon of powdered milk, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of honey, and a couple of drops of essential oil of your choice. Apply this mask onto your skin, leaving it on for 20 minutes, and then wash it off with lukewarm water and moisturize.
(iv) Homemade Lemon Lotion: You can make your own lemon face lotion by mixing together two parts lemon juice and three parts glycerin. Message onto your face and skin gently before you sleep and let it sit there overnight. Wash your face in the morning to give a natural glow to your skin.
How To Use Lemon Juice On Your Face And Skin For Other Beauty Benefits
(i) Moisturize Your Skin: Mix together lemon juice, olive oil and honey in equal parts and apply onto the dry areas of your skin, leaving it there for 10-15 minutes, and then rinse it off with water. This helps in moisturizing even the excessively dry skin.
(ii) Exfoliate Your Skin With Lemon: Lemon juice acts as a natural exfoliate, because it contains citric acid that work as a gentle peel to remove top layers of the dead skin cells. Cut a lemon into quarters, dip a piece into a little bit of brown or white sugar. Scrub the cut lemon onto your face to get rid of the top layer of dead skin cells. Alternatively, you can mix lemon juice, sugar and water into a paste and rub it onto your face, and then rinse with cool water and apply moisturizer.
(iii) Tone Up Your Oily Skin With Lemon: Mix 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of water, 1 tablespoon of witch hazel and 2 tablespoons of vodka. This solution you can apply onto oily skin to remove oil and then rinse with cool water.
(iv) Lemon Skin Lightening Mask: Mix together 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of cucumber juice, 1 tablespoon of tomato juice and 1 tablespoon of sandalwood paste to form a consistent paste. Apply this paste onto your skin, leaving it there for 15-20 minutes. Rinse it off with water and moisturize.
(v) Lemon Juice To Remove Blackheads: You can use lemon juice on blackheads to reduce their occurrence and their severity as well. To remove occasional blackheads, rub direct lemon juice on them every night until they disappear. But take care to wash the lemon juice off with cool water in the morning.
(vi) Lemon Juice To Get Rid Of Wrinkles: Mix together a few drops of lemon juice with a drop of almond oil and a teaspoon of honey to form a consistent thick solution. Apply this mixture on to your face leaving it there for about 15 minutes, and then rinse it off with cool water. You can also apply this mixture around your eyes to remove fine lines. But take care that it does not go into your eyes. Fine lines and wrinkles removal is a slow process and will take time.
Does Lemon Juice Lighten Your Skin?
Lemon juice contains citric acid that does have natural lightening properties and so the lemon juice can lighten your skin. But it will not give you quick results. The process will take time.
How Often To Use Lemon Juice?
Don’t get tempted to apply lemon juice mask or lemon juice alone directly onto your skin daily. Lemon juice has properties to dry out the skin, if applied daily. Limit its use to every other day or 3-4 applications in a week.
Natural Beauty Tips On Lemon Juice Use:
(i) Lemon juice is acidic and its application can dry out your skin, so moisturize your skin after its use.
(ii) Add yogurt to lemon juice to make your own skin brightening and moisturizing mask.
(iii) Don’t apply lemon juice onto the areas having open cuts, bruises, or wounds. The acid in the lemon juice will sting. Should this happen, wash the area with cool water.
(iv) Never go out in the sun and avoid exposure to sun light with lemon juice on your skin.
(v) If irritation, redness or dryness occurs then dilute the lemon juice with more water or discontinue its use on your skin.
(vi) Lemon juice contains acid and its use can dry out your skin. Apply moisturizer after its use to keep your skin hydrated.
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nice tips……
Potato and Lemon Face Mask for Getting Fair and Glowing Skin
These tips actually work..
Thnx a tons 🙂 🙂
helpful beauty tips.. thanks!
@ kate:
Thanks for appreciation……….
Very easy and hrlpfull remedies.thanks dear .
Nice tips that applying lemon juice on face for removing dark spots really works but very slowly must have so much patience. Thank you????
U said slowly, Like how long?
now i used lomen juice,it good fair and good skin.i like it in my face & i using this i white my in face but it hurt on in pimple and good
If I wash off the lemon juice from my face can I go in to the sun??
@ Elizaeth:
After washing off lemon juice from your face wait for half an hour. Try to apply sunscreen on the exposed area before you go out in the sun…
Fantastic tips.
Really helps, even to boys and every kind of folks.
Such this is helpful..
Can i use lemon juice on my face daily?
@ Pralad:
I suggest you apply it 3-4 times a week. If your skin can bear it, then you can apply it daily.
what happens if i apply lemon juice on a dark brown skin tone?
Does it increase the skin tone??
thanks
@ shan:
Take a lemon, squeeze out the juice and apply on the skin using a clean cotton ball. Use lukewarm water to rinse it off after bout 20 minutes. This will lighten your skin tone.
Can I apply lemon juice on ma face daily?
You can apply it every alternate day. Make sure to apply it at night.
Can we apply lemon juice on face n keep it over night?
@ Pushpi:
Yes, you can apply it overnight. Wash your face in the morning with cool or lukewarm water.
Does this method also reduces oil in a face?
@mthokozsi:
Yes, applying lemon juice is a good method to for reducing oil in a face. Here are two simple home remedies:
(i) Mix one teaspoon of fresh lemon juice with one-half teaspoon of distilled water. Apply it on your skin. Let it stay there on for 10 minutes and then rinse your face with lukewarm water. Lemon juice can dry out your skin, so apply some oil-free moisturizer afterward. Do this once daily.
(ii) Mix one tablespoon of lemon juice, one-half tablespoon of honey and one tablespoon of milk. Apply this mixture on your face, leaving it on for 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing it off with cold water. Do it done once in a day.
Caution: Don’t go out with lemon juice on your skin. You should stay indoor for at least one hour after washing it off.
Can I apply these methods overnight? Does it also work well for males?
@ mthokozisi:
Yes, you can. But before applying dilute it with a a few drops of water and apply it overnight. Rinse your face in the morning with cool water.
An effective way is to mix equal amounts of lemon juice, rose water and glycerin in an airtight container. Apply daily (overnight) to your face to benefit any skin type. Whether you have dry or oily skin, this lotion will give you radiant and clear skin.
Can I apply the lemon juice overnight every day?
And how longs does it take to see positive results ?
@Shaye:
Lemon juice is good for general skin tone, fading dark spots, removing dead skin, etc. I personally used it on a daily basis for 2-3 weeks over-night, as I wanted to diminish dark spots and found it to be effective.
Now the thing is what exactly would you be using this for? If you want to use it on a daily basis use SPF, as the skin gets more sensitive to the Sun if you use lemon juice on your face even if you wash it off. I personally only used it because I was trying to fade dark spots, so I stopped using it once they were faded, but if you’re just using it to attain a better complexion I suggest just use it 2-3 times a week.
I got too tanned ..Can i apply lemon juice regularly or thrice in a week .
@ Veroni:
Cut up a lemon, rub it on your skin, let dry for 15 minutes, and then take a shower. Apply this remedy every alternate day.
Although, you can apply lemon juice alone, a better way is to make a mixture of lemon juice, rose water and cucumber juice and rub it on the tanned skin and leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Lemon juice is citric acid that helps remove the tan and the cucumber and rose water are cooling agents. Make sure to massage this mixture gently to remove melanin and take shower thereafter.
You can also mix lemon juice with some organic honey (for getting glowing skin) and rub/massage it on the affected area. It’s one of the best anti tan pack mixtures.
Have patience, you will not get rid of your tan in a week. It will take time – may be a month.
Caution: Don’t go out during day time with lemon juice on your skin. The Sun rays can irritate your skin. Wash it off thoroughly, wait for one hour then go out.
Thanks mam!!!! I will use it alternate day and i will tell you the result
Thanks mam!!!! I will use it alternate day and i will tell you the result
Its useful ,,thanks mam…my skin was completely fair..but since i shifted to delhi…the tan seems unending…il try this.:)
Can i use sometime aloe vera once or twice in a week along with lemon juice pack.
@ Manisha
Yes, you can use it…
will my pimples go away if I apply leomon Juice over night? or just for an hour? I have very oily skin and recently, pimples have started to occur on my face, please suggest me ways to get rid of the extra oil off my face.
@ akanksha:
For your query read point number 7 of this article: http://acnetreatmentshq.com/best-natural-at-home-remedies-for-acne-and-pimples/
For oily face, read this post: https://naturalbeautytips.co/how-to-stop-oily-skin-on-face/
i am working 8 hours in system. i have pimples, dark spots , dark circle under eye . what can i do please suggest me to get clear skin. how to use lime over night?
You should not use lime over night.
I am using lemon to remove my tan ..Your tips are working out well..can you please tell me how to remove hyperpigmentation around the lips as well as on my forhead
Anto:
I am pleased to know our natural beauty tips are working out well with you. For hyperpigmentation use these remedies: https://naturalbeautytips.co/how-to-get-rid-of-hyperpigmentation-effectively/
Nice article . Also tell remedy for the dark circles as I have much more around my eyes.
@ Houria:
Use these remedies:
(i) https://naturalbeautytips.co/how-to-get-rid-of-dark-circles/
(ii) https://naturalbeautytips.co/how-to-get-rid-of-dark-circles-under-the-eyes/
I have pimples n acne scare n black heads ..can I use lemon juice on my face daily over night. .
@syed:
To remove blackheads: https://naturalbeautytips.co/how-to-get-rid-of-blackheads/
To get rid of acne scars: http://acnetreatmentshq.com/how-to-get-rid-of-acne-scars-fast/
i use honey and lemon juice and still get much pimples.do i need to use it increasingly,or stop it?
@ hassan:
Try these remedies: http://acnetreatmentshq.com/get-rid-pimples-fast/
hI,
cAN I USE MY NORMAL MOISTURIZER AFTER WASHING MY FACE WITH LEMON?
@Gino:
Yes, you can use normal moisturizer after using lemon juice on your face and rinsing it off. However, if you like you can use these natural moisturizer: https://naturalbeautytips.co/best-all-natural-face-and-skin-moisturizers/
Hlw mam i m going to 17 yr old and i have pimples since 14 yr old I thoght that they r happened because of my age but they r not removing i have oily skin n have too marks of pimples please suggest me something so i get rid of pimples for ever plz help me
@ Khushbu:
These treatments can help you getting rid of pimples:
(i) http://acnetreatmentshq.com/teenage-acne-treatment-options-and-steps/
(ii) http://acnetreatmentshq.com/teenage-acne-treatment-guide/
Thanx mam
can u suggest me product including benzoyl peroxide or home made remedies which can help me to get ride of pimple quickly
Thanx mam
can u suggest me product contain benzoyl peroxide and home remedies so i can get ride of pimple quickly in 2 3weeks
@ Khushbu:
(i) Try these creams containing benzoyl peroxide: Clean and Clear Advantage 3-in-1 Exfoliating cleanser or DDF Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 5% Acne Treatment
Visit this link for home remedies, and choose a home treatment that suit best considering your own specific skin conditions:
http://acnetreatmentshq.com/category/remedies/
My suggestion is you try home remedies first..
Thanx mam
Can I apply thrice @ 1 day
@ rinkal:
Don’t go overboard. Once a day is enough..
i use to prick my acne and keep fiddling with them and now i have got those acne spots on my face.What should i do?
@ ruchika:
It’s well known that pricking acne leads to scars. Even if you don’t have acne then also never ever touch your face with hands. It can trigger acne breakouts. Here are the best ways to get rid of acne spots:
(i) http://acnetreatmentshq.com/how-to-get-rid-of-acne-scars-fast/
(ii) http://acnetreatmentshq.com/best-acne-scar-treatment-over-the-counter/
whenever I use lemon juice it irritates my skin so bad and gives burning sensation.. I mixed it with equal quantity of water or with some honey but still there’s that stinging sensation. …can I apply lemon juice any other way which won’t irritate my skin?
@ mona:
Stop applying lemon juice. Either the lemon juice does not suit your skin or you have sensitive skin. If you want to tone up your skin, start using aloe vera for general skin health.
https://naturalbeautytips.co/aloe-vera-gel-for-skin-and-face-care/
However, if you have some specific skin issues then please let us know – we will give you best remedies or tips for that.
Thanks for your help Chandni, but i have even tried out that lemon juice thing, i applied it once or twice but it really didn’t suit me.I have got a very sensitive skin and applying these things makes it even more worse.If you could suggest me a nice medicated cream to remove these scars that would be great of you.Because i have been reading all your blogs and everything you suggest sounds quite useful.So please suggest me with a cream to remove those acne scars for sensitive skin.
@ ruchika:
Read this article and apply those remedies which are meant for sensitive skin: http://acnetreatmentshq.com/how-to-get-rid-of-acne-scars-fast/
Does it removes Sun tan???
@ Neha:
No, don’t use lemon juice alone to remove sun-tan. Use these remedies:
(i) Honey & lime juice as anti tan: Prepare a mixture of honey and lime juice and apply it on the affected area. Leave the solution on your hand for about 20 minutes. and then rinse it off with cold water. Remember to pat dry the area gently with a cotton towel. Don’t go out with this mixture on your skin, as the sun rays can irritate because of lemon juice on your skin.
(ii) Papaya pulp massage on tanned area: Papaya pulp is another effective ingredient to help remove tan quickly. Massage the Papaya pulp on the affected area for more than 10 minutes and leave it on for another 10-15 minutes. Once you feel that is starting to dry, rinse it off with cold water, and then pat dry the area.
And mam for face??? As I desperate want to remove the tan from my face, mam plz do give suggestions, plzz? bcz I was fair enough, but my face is fully tanned now??
And thnx for the above suggestions??
Neha:
In reply to one of your queries earlier, I have mentioned two homemade packs. You can use them for your face.
Hii,
I have black spot on my face and in summer black spots are gone but in winter they come up again in my face , I am 15 year old and I face this problem from one year ago , some black spots on body and neck.. what should I do?
I feel rough skin where black spots are present, whole winter I face this problem..
Plz help me..
@ Ayush:
Is your skin dry? Pat dry your skin with a towel after taking shower and apply a moisturizer while your skin is still a little damp. Use these remedies in winter: https://naturalbeautytips.co/best-winter-skin-care-tips/
Yes my skin is too dry..
And thanks
@ Ayush:
OK. Use the remedies as suggested in my reply above. Hopefully, your skin problem will be resolved.
Hi ma’m good morning, i read all the comments and it look nice to use the lemon, i have a melasma in my face and it look bigger every day, i try many product to use to my face and it looks not effective, so i try today to use the lemon, i want to ask if how long do i have to use the lemon in my face, if any kind of moisturizer i can use in my face after i use the lemon, if the lemon is i can use every day ,morning and night.. thank u ma’m
@ norelyn:
Since, you are having melasma, try applying lemon twice a day. Simply gently message with a lemon wedge for a minute, leaving it on for about 10 minutes and then rinse it off. Apply a natural moisturizer thereafter. Here are links to natural moisturizers:
(i) https://naturalbeautytips.co/best-all-natural-face-and-skin-moisturizers/
(ii) https://naturalbeautytips.co/super-easy-homemade-moisturizer/
(iii) https://naturalbeautytips.co/homemade-moisturizer-for-dry-skin/
(iv) https://naturalbeautytips.co/homemade-moisturizers-for-oily-skin/
Use the lemon juice remedy regularly for about 6 weeks and please let us know the result. If you find positive result then continue with the remedy.
Once you get rid of melasma then use lemon once a day and after a couple of weeks every alternate day.
If the lemon irritate your skin, discontinue using lemon or dilute it with water then use it.
Best of luck.
about the honey moisturizers can i put that on the container box , and can keep on the dry place,, ,,thank you
wat kind of produck of honey that i can use to my face? can u give me sample if honey produck that i ca use for my face ,,,,, thank u
@norelyn:
We don’t sell any product.Buy Manuka or any good quality organic honey.
@norelyn:
You can store honey in a cool, dark place.
okey thank u so much,, i wish my melasma is going to be okey while using the lemon ,,,, thank u again
@ norelyn:
Yes, hopefully It will..
Mam.. does it works in boys..?? I want to remove my acne…Does it work for acne on boys.. if it works how to use. Plz help
@ Bibek:
If your in teenage use these remedies:
(i) http://acnetreatmentshq.com/teenage-acne-treatment-guide/
(ii) http://acnetreatmentshq.com/teenage-acne-treatment-options-and-steps/
And if you are adult, use these remedies: http://acnetreatmentshq.com/adult-acne-causes-treatments/
I got too much pimple marks on my face…what should I do …pls hlp me
@ Sahil:
Try these remedies:
(i) http://acnetreatmentshq.com/how-to-get-rid-of-acne-scars-fast/
(ii) http://acnetreatmentshq.com/best-acne-scar-treatment-over-the-counter/
I have pimples on my chin it seem like any allergy or infection even medicines could cure n now i m trying lemon on it so should i?
@ diva:
Try these remedies: http://acnetreatmentshq.com/how-to-get-rid-of-chin-acne-fast/
I have pimple on face and pimple marks and redness what should i do ???
@ Tshri:
Try these remedies: http://acnetreatmentshq.com/how-to-get-rid-of-acne-scars-fast/
Mam thanx plz can u suggest me product contain benzoyl peroxide and some home remedies that can i use to get ride of pimple in 2 Or3 weeks forever i have oily skin too
Hi, Chandni,
If lemon juice helps me to get rid of melasma, can I start going to the beach and sunbathe again (with sunscreen applied)? Or will it make melasma return?
@ Katya:
Sun exposure can cause melasma because the ultraviolet rays affect the cells that control pigment (melanocytes). Vigilant sun protection is actually the best way to prevent melasma as sun is the main trigger for it. When picking a sunscreen, it is important to pick one with the physical blockers, zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, as chemical sunscreens oftentimes are not effective in the prevention of melasma. Even just a few minutes of sun exposure can trigger melasma, so it is important to use a hat, and re-apply sunscreen every two hours and really protect yourself from the sun.
As far as going to beach with sunscreen is concerned, even if a few of the sun rays perforate through the sun screen the melasma may return.
Goog information for me to do at home
Hi Madam, recently I’m getting tiny bumps and small white pimples.
It turns red and dark after some time.
My skin is sensitive and oily type, I scat maybe because of makeup I used. I need to fade away my marks permanently and need to bright my skin. Please guide me.
Thank you.
Use these remedies: http://acnetreatmentshq.com/get-rid-pimples-fast/
Hi madam tq for the info..can I use fenugreek seeds instead of fenugreek leaves? Because I couldn’t find.
They serve different objectives. Please let me know your objective then I will suggest you appropriate remedy.
Hi Madam as I told you I need fade my small bumps on face and need to clear my those dark and red spots
I know it will make skin sore. But if I scrubbed my face every day with lemon and sugar and lemon mask for two days would it remove the tan much faster please?
What if I use it constantly all day.I know it will make skin sore. But if I scrubbed my face every day with lemon and sugar and lemon mask constantly for two days would it remove the tan much faster please?
You can do it alternate day as doing more than that can irritate your skin. After scrubbing your face if you feel your skin is getting dry, apply any of these natural moisturizer as per your choice: https://naturalbeautytips.co/best-all-natural-face-and-skin-moisturizers/
no no no brown sugar on the skin!!! the sharp edges cause tiny cuts and lacerations!
Sugar particles can scrape away dead skin with a relatively gentle touch. Sugar even contains a little glycolic acid, which keeps skin smooth and fights scaling. Brown sugar has smaller grains and plenty of liquid, making it the most gentle option.
Lemon keep your skin hydrated.
Can i apply lemon juice on my face to remove eczema? Thanks
I would suggest for eczema you consult a dermatologist.
Hii ma’am
How to applying lamon juice for dark spot…
Squeeze one lemon into a small bowl to prepare enough for one application. Use more or less as needed. Apply the lemon juice to your dark spots using a cotton swab or ball. Rinse after 15 minutes or once the lemon juice dries. Dab your skin dry with a soft towel and apply your favorite moisturizer. Avoid sunlight while the lemon juice is on your skin, as it increases the skin’s sun sensitivity. Use the treatment twice per day. You should see the results in 6 to 8 weeks.
Can I use a face cleanser immediately after using lime on my face?
Yes, you can. Here are some of the best homemade face wash recipes: https://naturalbeautytips.co/best-homemade-face-wash-recipes/
Thanks I Will Try An See
Dear Chandni ,
Thanx for the remedies . Does it help in getting rid of sun tanning ??
Also advise which is the best cream to get rid of tanning and which moisturizer is best suited post usage of lemon wash .
Try these effective remedies: https://naturalbeautytips.co/remove-sun-tan-fast-home/
HI i want to know what should i use to remove blackheads on my nose ….i also have dark spots with a oily skin .
Hi Linda:
Visit this link to learn the best solution your blackheads problem: http://acnetreatmentshq.com/powerful-blackheads-removing-products/
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MenSkinhelp: After applying manuka honey on face for 3 weeks, my face has an obvious shiny gloss, different color and skin texture from body. This has cause me alot of issues as it gives people the wrong impression.
Any advice on how to remove the gloss and make my skin back to normal?
I tried to getting a tan, but still doesn’t solve the problem.
Thank you.
Try lemon juice remedies given in this article.
Hi,
I have dermatographia (commonly called skin writing). I already have itching due to specific food. My skin is oily. I liked you remedies. But will lemon juice affect my skin?
Lemon juice can irritate your skin. Before applying, test check on your skin. And also in case of any discomfort, stop it’s use immediately.