Acne scars can be complicated and permanent, although some might be minor and thus, disappear within days or weeks. There are a lot of offered products to improve the appearance of acne scars which are not aesthetically pleasant. Yet, there are also various natural home remedies which can be used to take care of scars triggered by healed acne, and this includes the powerful lemons. Lemon juice has been widely known as a natural bleaching agent which helps lighten skin tone and fade dark spots on face.

How to apply lemon juice to face for acne scars

One of many benefits of using natural ingredients as skin care products is that it is simple and can be prepared without hassles. Lemon juice is one of the simplest ingredients to prepare for improving the skin condition. There are some methods of applying lemon juice to face for fighting acne scars which have been there all the time. Although the skin might not improve overnight, lemon juice does give a difference to face skin with acne and pimple scars.

• Make lemon juice into scar-fading toner.

Lemon juice is loaded with antioxidants which help improve dull skin. High level of vitamin contained in lemon juice promotes sufficient collagen production which is essential in promoting skin cell growth and correct skin abnormalities. To apply lemon juice to face, slice the lemon and squeeze to get the juice. Apply the face directly using finger or a cotton pad. Lemon juice should be rinsed off afterwards.

• Combine lemon juice with other natural ingredients to make face masks.

If you have more spare time to spend, you can combine lemon juice with other ingredients to make mixtures which are beneficial for reducing the appearance of acne scars.

• Baking soda and lemon juice face mask is beneficial for getting rid of dead skin and reducing excess sebum. It also deep cleans pores, tightens skin, and brightens dull skin.
• Turmeric and lemon juice face mask fights bacteria which may cause skin infection and make the scars worse, as well as lightens the scars, making it less visible.

• Make lemon juice into facial exfoliating scrub

Lemon juice which is mixed with sugar and a small amount of water creates a mild mixture which helps remove dead skin and refresh the skin. Dead skin on face, includes acne scars can be improved by bleaching property of lemon juice and AHA from the sugar. Apply the scrub once a week, but make sure you do not scrub excessively to prevent acne infection from getting worse.

Is lemon juice safe for sensitive facial skin?

Some people may not be allergic to citric acid contained in lemon juice. If your skin is this sensitive, it is important to dilute extracted lemon juice with some water before applying it onto the face. When applied to face, lemon juice may trigger tingling sensation as soon as it reacts with the skin. As long as it is not a burning sensation, this should not be an alarm. Only make sure you rinse the juice off with water after every treatment. You also need to avoid using lemon juice before any sun exposure, as it can probably make your skin more sensitive to sunlight exposure.