If you are in finding of miracle that would fulfills your all beauty needs , than what can be better you find in your kitchen? The answer is simple Lemon . Lemon is truly a miracle fruit, it might be the answer to most of your health problems.
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Lemon is easily available in the market and is the rich source of Vitamin C, Vitamin B, Phosphorus and Carbohydrates. And there is no fats and absolutely no cholesterol in lemon.
It's juice contains an essential nutrients and acids which helps to improve the health of the skin and body. It is good for internal or inside health benefits and used externally for skin care and hair care . Lemon is very beneficial in enhancing your beauty.
You only need to do is to squeeze out some fresh lemon juice and use it in your daily routine and you get smooth, glowy and flawless skin.
How to use lemon for enhancing your beauty at home ?
These are a few easy tips that you can use for skin and hair issues at home.
As a Blackhead remover
Lemon have anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties that make them a natural alternative to remove blackheads from our skin. You can just slice a lemon and squeeze the juice than rub it across your face.You can also add a few drops of honey in a half lemon juice. After 5 to 10 minutes, rinsing off with cold water. Your blackheads will start to fading .
As a skin Exfoliator
Lemon is also very good for exfoliate dead skin . You can cut a lemon into a slice and than dip it for a few minutes in a sugar solution and than rub a cut lemon dipped into a half-teaspoon of sugar solution over your face for a few minutes. After that rinse off with lukewarm water. You can do this once in a week which help you to remove dead skin from you face and refresh your skin.
As a Moisturizer
With the small amount of honey, lemon and olive oil you can make a moisturizing mask for dry skin. You can mix 1 tablespoon of honey, lemon juice and olive oil .Apply the mixture to dry areas on the skin and elbows . Leave it to dry thoroughly for about 10 minutes. Than Rinse with warm water.
As a skin brightener and age spots remover
Lemon can help in brighten and lighten your skin when used over time. Lemon is rich source of Vitamin C and citric acid. It also have antioxidants which neutralizing free radicals and boosting collagen production. You can apply lemon juice on your face and neck before going to bed wash off in the morning with cool water. After a few weeks lemon will have cleansed the skin and lighten age spots, dark spots, tan . But Remember that to wear SPF when using lemon juice on your skin because the citrus fruit can make your skin more sensitive to UV rays.
As a Lips exfoliator
Lemon juice also used as a exfoliant and help to removes dead skin cells from the lips , resulting in softer, smoother lips.Apply little lemon juice on your lips before bedtime, and wash it off in the
morning .
As a Elbow and knee brightener
Most of us do not care properly of our elbows and knees and they became darker . So simply you can rub the half of a lemon on it daily and see the effect.
As a Anti- wrinkle remover
Lemon is amazing for wrinkles also. You can make a lemon anti-wrinkle face mask. Take a 1 teaspoon of honey, a few drops of lemon juice and a few drops almond oil. Mix it well and Apply this mixture on your face. Allow to dry it properly and wash off with cold water.
Do not try lemon juice on your skin before any sun exposure since it will make your skin sensitive to the sun.
As a Teeth whitener
Normally, we all feel that our teeth is not clear white and try many tooth pastes. You can try this home remedy for better result. Take baking soda and lemon juice and mix it well, and apply it to your teeth with a cotton or ear bud. Leave the mixture on for only 1-2 minutes. Do not for a long time as it can break down tooth enamel. After that, use your toothbrush to scrub your teeth and rinse off.
As a foot scrubber
We all wish that we have a beautiful feet and we don’t always have time to go to a salon to get a pedicure. You can do it at home by follow the basic pedicure steps. You will need 1/2 fresh lemon juice,1/2 cup of granulated sugar, 1 tbls of olive oil, 1 tbls of organic honey. Mix it well and make a scrubber . Now , massage the scrubber on your feet thoroughly and rinse off . After that , put your feet in warm water for 15 minutes. This home pedicure relaxed your feet and also remove dirt and tanning . This moisturizes your feet and helps in eliminating the dryness.
As a Anti dandruff
Lemon is one of the well-known and effective product related to hair dandruff . You can take a 4 teaspoon of coconut oil and add half lemon juice in it and mix it well. Now, apply this mixture on your scalp and massage slowly. Leave it for half an hour than shampoo you hair. It helps to remove dandruff and make your hair shiner.
As a Hair conditioner
If you have dry and frizzy Hair than use this conditioner which make your hair shiner and soft. You can make this conditioner with 1 lemon, half cup of curd or yoghurt, 1 egg. Mix all of them and make a thick paste . Now apply this paste all over scalp and hair.Leave it for half an hour and than wash off by using a shampoo. Use one in a week.
As a Nail strengthener
Lemon is also good for our nails . By using, it make your nails harder and shiner. Simply you Soak your nails in a mixture of diluted lemon juice for a few minutes and wash it off. Lemon also lighten the yellowness of your nails.
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