Lemon juice is a home acne remedy that can be used both internally and externally to treat acne symptoms. The entire lemon can be used for making home acne remedies so don’t throw away the leftover lemon peels after using the juice.
As expected lemon peels are pretty much made up of the same stuff as the lemon juice it contains. The l-absorbic acid in lemon juice that kills p. acnes (an acne causing bacteria) when used topically and also helps to support the digestive system when used internally for acne is present in the peels.
There is a different mixture of vitamins contained in the lemon peels that may work better for your skin. This mask will also reduce redness, treat acne scars, and fade dark spots over time. It will take a couple of months to see the full effects any home remedy has on acne scars. You will notice reduced redness after two weeks of use.
Make a lemon peel acne face mask.
All you need to make this home remedy for acne are a fresh yellow lemon peel, water, bowl, spoon, and mini blender.
- Rip up the peel into smaller pieces.
- Put the pieces into the blender.
- Pour about a quarter cup of water into the blender.
- Start to blend the peel.
- Add more water if necessary so the peel turns into a paste.
- Use the spoon to scoop the lemon peel out into the bowl.
- Wash your face with a cleanser before applying.
- Put the bowl in your sink to keep the mess under control.
- Apply the paste gently rubbing in circular motions.
- Avoid sensitive areas such as the eyes, eyebrows, and keep a half inch away from the mouth.
- Gently rub the paste for about a minute then rinse with water.
- Apply a moisturizer that wont clog your pores.
Tips for applying the lemon peel acne face mask.
Do not use a peel that has turned yellow-brownish. A yellow-brownish peel does not work as an acne remedy and can cause skin damage. Store the lemon peel paste in a container with a lid inside a refrigerator, and use it until the paste turns a yellow brown-ish color. Do not use a lemon peel paste for acne daily. Use the remedy at most twice a week if you have average skin. Or once a week if you have dry or sensitive skin. Overuse will cause the skin to dry out and become irritated. Test the home remedy before applying it to the entire face. Try out a small amount of the paste on the back of your hand or arm to see if it burns. If any burning occurs add more water to the paste. Repeat the same process on your face. Try out a small amount and if it burns then add more water. This remedy will sting because of the acid, but if it burns it will cause irritation and make breakouts worse. If adding more water does not help try adding two tablespoons of ground up unflavored oatmeal or sour cream to the paste to lessen the sting. You don’t have to use a mini blender to make the paste. You can use something to mash up the peels or grind them instead.
More lemon peel for acne tips.
Always apply a moisturizer after using lemon peel for acne to counter the drying effects. Lemon peel makes the skin highly sensitive to the sun. So, if you apply the remedy during the daytime use a moisturizer that contains SPF 30 or higher in it. Use lemon peel for acne at night to not risk overexposure to the sun. Take a shower after applying the lemon peel mask to rinse out any of the juices that may get into your hair. Lemon juice may bleach hair that it comes into contact with for a long period of time. When applying in the daytime also keep in mind that the bleaching effects of lemon juice are enhanced by direct sunlight.