How to Apply Lemon Juice to Pimple Scars

Lemon juice is an effective natural remedy for acne. In addition, it's a powerful treatment for fading acne marks and pimple scars. The reason that it's so effective is that it contains citric acid, which is a natural alpha hydroxy acid. This ingredient is used in many skin care products. Lemon juice is not inherently damaging to the skin; however, it can be drying and possibly irritating. People with sensitive skin or rosacea should proceed with caution. You may either use bottled lemon juice or squeeze the juice from a lemon.

Lemon juice is most effective when applied to the skin every evening. It can also be applied in the morning, before makeup, but that could prove to be too drying for most skin. If used nightly, you should see a difference within two weeks.

Things You'll Need

• Lemon Juice, bottled or squeezed
• Water
• Cotton balls
• Coconut oil or olive oil (optional)

Instructions

Instructions

1. Cleanse your face with a gentle cleanser. It should not include salicylic acid or alpha hydroxy acid. Use a soft washcloth and warm water to remove the cleanser. Wait for a minimum of 15 minutes before moving on to the next step.

2. Measure out 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and pour it into a bowl. Add approximately 1/8 teaspoon water to the lemon juice. Mix the water and lemon juice together.

3. Dip a cotton ball into the mixture and apply to pimple scars. Press the cotton ball lightly against your skin to distribute the lemon juice. Use one cotton ball for each area of your face. This will likely sting a bit, but that should dissipate after a few minutes. Leave it on overnight or all day. If it burns, wash the lemon juice off of your skin immediately.

4. Wash off the lemon juice with cold water the next morning if left on overnight. If it was left on during the day, wash it off in the evening. Do not apply anything to the skin for the next 30 minutes. If you need to apply a moisturizer at that time, opt for something natural such as coconut oil or olive oil.

Tips & Warnings

• Use something to protect your clothing while using lemon juice.

• If the lemon juice is too strong for your skin to be left on overnight or all day, just leave it on for 15 minutes and then wash off with cold water.

• Do not use lemon juice on your skin if you have recently shaved or have any cuts or wounds.

• Do not use a facial scrub before applying lemon juice to your skin.

• Lemon juice may make the skin more sensitive to sun. Always wear sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher.

References

• Elf Data
• Your Best Acne Treatment

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish