Lemon Juice (applied topically)

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May 11, 2012

Pros:

Redness fades
Pimples smaller
Feels like its working
Smells nice
Easy and cheap
Fast working

Cons:

A tad itchy, but easy to deal with
Slicing can result in finger injuries

I just tried it for the first time and redness on my arms had decreased. I haven't looked at my face yet but it feels cleaner. Definitely an easy option, especially for those that have to get rid of acne fast or have arm/back acne issues. As a teenager here, my mom isn't crazy about buying me face products, and I don't like using what I have on my arms or back. But she didn't mind buying me a few lemons. I'm trying to be able to look good in something sleeveless for a dance, but I'm scared of my arms and back. And yes, I managed to cut my finger on the knife while slicing.
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May 9, 2012

Pros:

Helped to dry and prevent further pimples.
My skin appeared brighter with a more consistent tone and complexion.
Since using lemon juice and religiously applying a non clogging moisturiser, my skin is now more or less clear.

Cons:

Slight itchiness when first applied, but easily tolerated.

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.
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May 6, 2012

Pros:

-Cheap
-Effective
-Nice smell

Cons:

-Bleaching effect on clothes

I have only been using lemon on my body acne for a few days, but already in less than a week I can definitely see a change. I have had a small patch of a half dozen red bumps on my middle chest for years now, and after applying lemon juice from fresh lemons, once in the morning and once before bed, the redness has reduced a lot, and the bumps have gotten much smaller. The same can be said for my annoying shoulder acne. It's been a problem for many years, and just after this short time, a lot of it has started clearing, or at least reduced in size and redness. I would imagine with further use, it will only get better. I have also used it on my face with pretty good results, but my face is mostly clear from the regimen, so it's not really needed. When used on my face, I still use the regimen, and still use a lot of AHA for moisturizing. When used on the body, I use no moisturizer and it seems to still do fine without making my skill flaky. I'm guessing the natural citrus oils might help with that. Overall, it's for sure worth a try to others with moderate acne. I gave it a 5/5 simply because it's such a cheap product, and if they don't get used for this, you can make lemonade.
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May 4, 2012

Pros:

Kills a whitehead overnight
Cheap!
works as good as most junk in the stores
Good for lighting scaring

Cons:

Stings for the first few days
For me it stop working after a few weeks started to get many whiteheads

Its worth a try. it could be the answer to your prayers. Almost every home has.
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May 4, 2012

Pros:

Helps face acne red marks
Reduces oil and redness
Makes your skin soft
Cheap and easy for good results

Cons:

I guess dealing with fresh lemons? (more complicated than opening a tube of cream, but still not a big deal)
Still unsure if it works at reducing active pimples

It helps with red marks, and it does so fairly quickly. I have only started applying lemon a week ago but I can already see results. My red marks are fading a little bit and it feels like my redness is not as bad. I squeeze fresh lemon into a small plastic container then add a bit of water to dilute it (50-50). I take a cotton pad, dip it then gently apply it to my entire face and neck. It doesn't sting at first, it takes maybe a minute and it lasts about another minute. I leave it on for 15-45 minutes then rinse with water. I try to do it twice a day, but usually do it only at night. I follow with my serum. I'm not giving it 5 stars yet because I haven't been using it long enough to know for sure it's working... PLEASE TRY IT! It's cheap and will probably give you good results within less than a month! It's totally worth it.
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May 4, 2012

Pros:

Exfoliates skin
Dries acne
Fades scars
Leaves skin feeling fresh
Natural
Cheap
Easy to find

Cons:

Stings

Go buy some
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May 2, 2012

Pros:

Does the job and is the only thing that really prevents oil and scaring the natural way

Cons:

Non

Lemon juice is amazing. I love the taste of lemons and heard it lightens skin but never needed it for that purpose. I have mild scarring and have brown skin so my scars are more prominent I would think. I read that lemons were good for fading scares and killing bacteria in your pores which are the cause of acne. So I tried it just mix a teaspoon of honey in half a bowl of natural lemon juice not the store bought staff. The acidity burns at first but you have to endure it because it works like magic and still doesn't damage your skin. My face looks and feels to good to be true I have barely any oiliness and my scares are fading after just 3 uses they are almost completely gone. It annoys me that I never thought to try other skin care methods because I could of had a flawless complexion if I learnt the wonders of a 30 minute daily lemon mask ages ago. PLEASE TRY IT THIS A SECRET EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW. Oh and remember to apply it daily with a cotton ball not your finger which can counteract the effect ;)
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May 2, 2012

Pros:

works amazingly!

Cons:

Sting...if your not a real man

been doing this for 2 days and got hit on for the first time in like a year! just thought i had to post after that haha. I cut a slice off and rub my face gentally for about 3 min then rinse off after 15 min.
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April 30, 2012

Pros:

It takes away active acne and acne scars

Cons:

It dries up your face

It works amazingly fast i have minor scaring and acne and in four days it came off ; D yay!
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April 27, 2012

Pros:

Excellent for exfoliating.
Skin looks radiant afterwards!
Smells nice.
Reduces skin inflammation and reduces appearance of post-acne marks.

Cons:

Didn't heal my existing acne or prevent breakouts.
Burns your fingers a little bit.

I enjoyed using lemon juice because it's natural and it smells great, and I noticed my skin seemed softer and less irritated. It didn't get rid of my pimples, but the skin around the pimples looked radiant! lol I say give it a try and see what happens. Just squeeze juice from half a lemon, and dilute it with a tiny bit of water. Dip a cotton ball or pad into is and gently wipe your skin. I had to rinse it off my hands because it was stinging, but surprisingly it didn't sting or burn my face or shoulders (I have extremely sensitive skin, so I was worried about it burning).
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