Lemon Juice (applied topically)

I can't comment on how well this works on active acne as I have only ever used it as a topical hyper-pigmentation treatment. But with the limited safe options for the treatment of acne hyper-pigmentation I think applying lemon topically (when done correctly) is really good option. I have beat my acne in the past, unfortunately it has come back, don't you hate that!? But when my acne was all clear I started to use lemon, undiluted on a cotton pad as a toner, only in the evenings to limit sun exposure during use. The first thing I noticed was it is a fantastic chemical exfoliator, my skin felt smooth and glow-y, and although it wasn't an overnight miracle, gradually my scars began to fade. I would say they were gone completely within 2 months. If you are worried about skin sensitivity, dilute the lemon juice 1:1 with water and for gods sake do a patch test! It's the only way to be sure if something it going to irritate your skin, try it on your jaw or somewhere your hair covers anyway and wait for 24 hours. I'd rather the wait than wake up with a bright red face! And use fresh lemons, that lemon juice you get in a bottle is okay but its full of preservatives and has no where near the vitamin C content of a fresh lemon, just wrap your lemon in cling film and pop it in the fridge. It will stay fresh for a week.

Best scar removal I've used by far, and its all natural and cheap!

Awesome. Just really darn awesome. I have tried EVERYTHING since I started getting acne when I was 11. 13 year later and I still couldn't get ride of it. I tried prescription drugs, topical creams and gels, every face wash and treatment you can buy and NOTHING worked. Ive wasted so much money on expensive junk that make my skin worse over the years. I tried some lemon juice out of my fridge and damned if it didn't work! I noticed a difference in a couple hours.

Hey All, I felt the need to share my acne story with everyone and the remedies I used. I am Asian, of Indian descent, brown skin. 27yrs old. I was on accutane from May 2011 to March 2012 (20mg/day, 10 months) for facial and body acne (whole back, butt & thighs), but my face was relatively ok, though it did have scarring. I stopped Accutane completely mid April. Come June, I started noticing little pimple like bumps. They werent filled with pus or anything, just bumps especially on my forehead line. So.. these are the home made remedies I have been using since June, and it has definitely helped get rid of the scarring and acne marks, any recurring acne and has kept my skin smooth. Main ingredients: 1) Lemon juice from- Half a lemon 2) Tumeric powder - half table spoon 3) Aloe Vera gel (I have aloe plants at home and normally cut them out and squeeze out only the gel and not the pulp. Time consuming but I dont mind) I alternate between: 1) just mixing the ingredients above and applying it on my skin 2) mixing the main ingredients with sugar for a smoothing body scrub 3) Honey 4) Yogurt (cuts down the staining of tumeric) Results: -smoother, lighter skin, noticed that my tan lines have reduced -pinker lips (i apply whatever i do above on my lips too) - acne scars have reduced and not so visible - keeps any recurring acne at bay. -skin has a more healthier glow. Because I am brown, the lightening has given my skin sort of a honey glow. Bottom line: I decided to go for home made remedies as a post accutane treatment.You have to do it continuously for good results, though you would immediately notice smoothness of skin and your face a little lighter. I do the above at least 3 to 4 times a week. I love the fact that all the stuff I use is cheap and can be found in my kitchen and I don't have to worry so much about side effects on my skin. I ap

Cheap, effective treatment of acne, definitely worth a try before spending your money on other products. I squeese fresh lemons and apply it undiluted to my face, leaving it on for 15 mins or longer.

I was getting really frustrated with getting new acne all the time right next to the scars of a breakout from months ago. Nothing would fade them, and I was getting desperate so I tried lemon juice. When I woke up after the first night I put it on my skin I was pleasantly suprised. They already looked less red and less noticable. Lemon juice is one of my best friends. It doesn't help get rid of my acne but it works amazing with scars.

i just tried using lemon for 2 days now and the result are better than i expected, before i use i had a new pimple start growing and after using it twice a day i CAN'T even see the pimple or even the redness .. and i intense have a lot of scar and whitehead so i scrub my face as always, but this time with lemon juice after i rinse the whitehead are reduce DRASTICALLY..!! the BAD SIDE is, when im putting for the first time it HURT LIKE HELL.. it BURNS inside my skin but only for a few minute max 3min.. NEVER used it before going outside unless you putting sunblock minimum spf 30 if u live in tropical country where its hot & sunny 24/7 hope this help, remember natural is the key for staying healthy inside or outside (^_^)

I tried this for several months and really enjoyed it, actually. Lemon smells very clean to me so I enjoyed the smell, and I felt like my acne scars were helped a little bit. It didn't do much to clear my acne, though, but helping with the scars was enough in my opinion. Some people may not like the stinging feeling, but I thought it was good because it made me feel like it was doing it's job. I also appreciate that it's natural.

After years of researching and being a guinea pig to so many costly and ineffective acne "cures", this has been a major breakthrough. I wish I'd tried this fifteen years ago. Because of other health problems, I've been trying to avoid harsh artificial chemicals, and whaddayaknow, the thing that finally works is the most natural out there. Unlike most other reviewers, I leave the lemon juice on, applying after my morning shower and again after washing at night--I live in the desert, and it seems to keep an ideal moisture barrier in addition to its acne slaying benefits. (I've been careful to keep out of the sun, though.) I slather it on my face and over my back, which itches like the dickens! But it has calmed all the gross little bumps and blackheads and prevented the larger bombshells that have plagued my complexion for years I think its essential to have relatively fresh juice--I'm sure its a cocktail of enzymes and vitamins that are available in the fresh fruit, and I use organic lemons, and drink lemon water as well, which is cleansing and alkalizing for the body. Several times a week I do a kefir yogurt mask, which leaves me silky and glowing, and also a dissolved aspirin mask--super cleansing! My skin is now smooth and beautiful, save for some scars which very well may be nourished out of existence with this regimen! And all from stuff that I can eat! Do yorself a favor and try it! Leave it on for as long as it feels right--everyone is different--this is about treating your body well, not extending the torture as so many acne products do. When it comes to skin--Lemons are sweet!

I've used lemon with powdered whey as a face mask for about a week. I have problem with red spots after pimples. I've let mask on face for about 30 minutes. After washed up the mask, red spots were smaller and less noticeable. I use it everyday and I think my skin is better...