How to Use Lemon to Treat Acne

Acne can be a pain and treating it can be worse. If you’re tired of using manufactured products, then try something more natural, such as lemons, to help with your breakouts.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A bag of fresh lemons
• <br>Purified water, such as spring water
• <br>Measuring spoons
• <br>A knife and cutting board
• <br>A bowl with a lid or a capped travel container
• <br>Cotton balls

1. Wash one lemon and place it on a cutting board. Cut the lemon in half, using a knife.

2. Squeeze 1 teaspoon of lemon juice into a bowl or container and dilute with purified water. The water is to lesson the burn, so you can dilute with ½ teaspoon to a full teaspoon. Keep in mind that the more diluted the juice, the less effective it will be.

3. Clean your skin by using a gentle facial cleaner. Once clean and dried, dab 2 cotton balls in the lemon solution. Dab the areas of your face that have breakouts and are prone to breakouts.

4. Place a lid or cap on the remaining solution. Keep the applied solution on your face overnight and wash your face again in the morning. If the solution burns or feels irritating, rinse your face, dilute the solution more, and reapply.

5. After washing your face in the morning with a gentle cleanser, apply another application of the solution before applying your makeup or any other products. If the solution continues to burn or irritate your skin, only leave it on your face for 8 to 10 minutes and then rinse with cool water.

Tips & Warnings

• Place the solution in the refrigerator for a refreshing experience, especially in warm months.
• <br>Make a week's worth of the solution and store it in a travel-sized container for quick use.
• <br>You should see a great improvement in your skin in approximately 2 weeks.
• <br>If your blemishes are red or look irritated in the morning, skip the lemon solution and reach for eye drops and a Q-tip.
• Do not get the solution near eyes, cuts or abrasions.
• <br>Do not double-dip your cotton balls in the solution. This can spread bacteria into the solution and then back onto your skin.