Lemon Juice (as a drink)

I've been using lemon juice concentrate for about a week now. During the first few days, redness increased, acne stayed the same, and skin texture softened. Then I started to drink the lemon juice diluted in warm water instead of straight-up, and everything is improving. I microwave water in a coffee mug, add 3 tablespoons of lemon juice concentrate, and drink through a straw, first thing in the morning and after dinner. I also recommend eliminating dairy and soy if you haven't already. Good luck and God bless us all!

I started drinking about 3 or so tablespoons a day, once in the morning and once at night. At first, it seemed like nothing was happening, although admittedly my skin was smoother. I stopped using it after five days or so and BAM! I wake up and I have minor pimples everywhere and 1-2 larger ones that I could tell where going to get a LOT bigger. Went back to drinking about 3 tablespoons (but just once) and applied some lemon juice topically, and they disappeared after a day or so. I really do like what it does but I had to quit because of the taste, it was absolutely awful and not worth it. I wasn't drinking fresh lemon juice though, it was bottled. I say if you don't mind how it tastes, please GO FOR IT! It really does work amazingly at reducing (and especially preventing) acne.

I love lemon juice, freshly squeezed and drink it all the time, added to tea, hot water, or cold water. It might help stave off colds but I've never seen a difference on my acne. Perhaps this is because my own acne appears to be hormonal in nature, but in my case, no results.

I am in my late 20s and never had acne growing up. About 5 years ago, I started getting really bad acne on one side of my face, gradually spreading to my forehead. I tried so many topical creams, gels - both prescription and over-the-counter. I quit eating meat, drank more water, none of this helped. I finally started drinking one squeezed lemon in warm water every morning before work, so 5 times a week. This has almost completely cleared my acne in just on month. I still get occasional hormonal breakouts, but the lemon water has helped greatly. I also use a cleansing pad every morning and Clinique Dramatically Different moisturizer. This, combined with the lemon juice, has done wonders for my skin. The reason I think the lemon juice does so well is that it is cleansing of the liver and kidneys. Cleansing your liver is one of the best things you can do for your skin. If you want to go one giant step further, try Andreas Golitz Amazing Gall Bladder flush. I have yet to try this, but plan to very soon.

In nutrition I learned about how the liver processes so many hormones(major job) and toxins, not just it's normal job, but it also processes stuff left over from the colon and kidney. If the liver can't process it all, then it goes 2 your skin(2nd major excretion organ)!I learned all these excess hormones and toxins do come from what we consume and our environment(polution), this stuff is acidic to our body(meats, milk, junkfood), and lemons are the *ONLY* thing that can alkalize your body. This is important because your body doesn't function properly when it is acidic which means more toxins and hormones are accumulating. Cleansing your body daily is so important, this is what I do: Boil water(has to be distilled) and then I add green tea(antioxidants), a whole squeezed lemon(cleanses liver), a few shakes of cayenne pepper(cleanses the intestines), and two spoonfuls of local honey(has local microbial agents). I drink this every morning and wait thirty minutes so my body can cleanse itself. This doesn't just help with acne, it helps with so much stuff I can't even list it all. To further this cleansing of course drink water, but make sure to do it after an hour of eating so your stomach juices can properly digest your food(drinking with meals dilutes stomach acids). Then after an hour of drinking water eat a fruit high in vit c(major antioxidant cleanser) like kiwi( its vit c content is higher than an orange) or an orange. Snacking on vit c fruits throughout the day will further help keep your body cleansed. It's important to snack on them between meals so your body has a while to absorb nutrients before cleansing. Of course try to avoid foods that make you breakout because it's a sign your body doesn't do such a great job at digesting those foods, these are mainly foods that spike your insulin. Insulin is the master hormone so if it spikes you can bet your testerone hormones are spiking too(more acne). Also make sure to consume protein daily, it's vital to

I`ll begin by saying that I suffered from acne for a very long time and after years of abusing my skin with over the counter products etc, I ended up with a more oily, sensitive, red, acne prone skin so I decided to do my own research and figure out a natural solution. So here it is...First, I cleanse my skin with extra virgin olive oil (cold pressed) mixed with salt. This is the scrub I use once a day in the morning, Next, If I`m at home during the day I put on a mask which is taking a raw potato (russet potato) and cut thin slices and smear all that good stuff on my face (yes even underneath your eyes..u can see whatever lines u have dissapear) and leave it for at least an hour, you will feel the tightness and watch your acne scars disapear with regular use. The potatoes contain vitamin C so its good for all things including brightening your skin, reducing wrinkles, heals acne scars and most of all it clears ur skin. if u already have pimples it shrinks them. Also smearing a banana on ur face is beneficial for both wrinkles and acne. (sorry off track)So after I rinse my face with warm water I take a cotton pad and dab some rose water and smear it on my skin (also underneath ur eyes) then add 2 drops of jojoba oil mixed with 2 drops of avocado oil in the palm of my hands and rub so both oils get mixed and apply. The first few times I done this my skin was left a bit shiny and oily looking but after a week or so I noticed the shine was reduced and my skin started to become even softer and had less breakouts.At night I cleanse my skin with just the olive oil then apply the tea tree oil wait a few min then apply the jojoba and avocado oil. As for the lemon water it works great, keeps your skin clear, prevents breakouts also, the oilyness is reduced,I saw the results almost immedately. for 700 ml i squeeze half a fresh lemon and add a bit honey to it forsome flavor aside from that I also take a teaspoon of omega 3 fatty fish oil daily, ur skin will improve dramatically

I drank a cup of lemon juice straight, everyday, for about 3 months. It noticably improved my acne. Prior to this, I was on Doryx, but I decided to stop because it was harming my liver. The lemon juice worked not only as good as doryx, but better. But alas, I am a singer, and I noticed I couldn't hit high notes after drinking this stuff. So I cut back to a cup twice per week, My skin still looks pretty good. I did quit for a while, and my skin went bad again, so I began using it again, and it went back to being clear.

Well...i read it online to start drinking and from past 2 weeks I have been drinking juice of half a lemon (big lemon to get more juice) in a glass of warm water and little salt to make it drinkable ;). The results are just amazing...my acne breakouts have reduced by 90% and my skin has a very healthy glow to it even though winters are here and my skin should have been dry but it still shines like I have recently got a facial done. Plus a benefit it reduced my love handles, i was always worried because i am not fat but i was getting love handles and I do not have time to work out....the only thing i could do is to walk from my office to home and forth. But that;s all but ever since I have been drinking lemon water i feel more energetic and moreover any digestion problems i had are also gone. Though I feel a little sensitivity in my teeth so I am gonna start drinking it now with a straw but overall i guess i am ready to pay this much for my skin to look beautiful...i have waited to look like this for a long time and it just makes me feel good when the guys just dont stop staring at you :):) good luck to everyone who is trying it already and i would definitely recommend to do it atleast for a month and you will know what i mean by my last sentence in the above paragraph.

The drink is for those with a palate for sour foods/ drinks, minor acne, and upset stomachs. It is potent, organic and refreshing. Not only that but it is rather cheap.

Lemon juice not only changes from acidic to alkaline in the digestive tract, that transformance actually brings our body's pH level back to more normal (especially if we eat a lot of acidic foods like meat, etc)... helps our bodies (liver) regulate themselves, digest better, detoxes by helping the kidneys flush out toxins. Although not a true "con", lemon juice is also a diuretic, so be sure to drink a lot of water to keep hydrated. The water we are drinking will help flush out all the toxins in our system, and the water keeps us hydrated. Try to use either distilled water or filtered water to mix your freshly squeezed lemons for the best effect. Tap water just doesn't do it, so the results may be disappointing. Be prepared to pee like crazy for the first few days, even at night...once our body has gotten used to the lemon juice (I drink it every morning, and sometimes evening), we don't feel the need to pee as often. Small price to pay to feel fabulous, look even fabulouser (lol) and stay healthy. A slightly alkaline body is very healthy...makes our bodies inhospitable for bacteria & viruses, and the benefits are so overwhelmingly positive!