Lemon Juice (applied topically)

I have only used lemon juice topically for a few weeks, but I have experienced great results in that short time. I have many post-acne spots on my jawline & cheeks, which was previously fairly difficult to cover with my very light foundation. However, now i have noticed that there has been an improvement with this & it is a LOT easier to cover these spots now. The previously dry, flaky areas of my skin from overusing manuka oil have disappeared & i am now left with flawless, baby smooth skin. I apply some lemon juice once nightly, after cleansing with a basic cream cleanser, then after the lemon dries (approx. 15 mins) i simply use my moisturiser. I will continue to diligently use lemon juice forever, as long as it continues to work this well. I highly recommend it to anyone! Just be cautious if you have sensitive or overly dry skin, you may have to dilute it first.

its cheap and works way better than all the products ive bought in the past. lemons are cheap. i have terrible acne, bacne, i get the boil type acne too. what i do is take a needle and poke a hole in the new pimple and then apply some lemon juice. it stings but it dries out quicker. for my old scars, it takes the redness out and for my skin, expedites the healing process. no more paying over a dollar for any acne product anymore, lol

This is a GREAT natural remedy for acne, I used to apply BP to my face everynight and my face was dry and sore, and i realised this isn't healthy for my skin all those chemicals. what about the long term effects? if it bleaches towels and clothes imagine what it is doing to your face!!! so anyway on to lemon juice.. i recently had a horrible breakout and i mean horrible i did'nt get out of the house! and just yesterday i tried lemon juice again ( i have used lemon juice before but stopped and now back on) and I woke up and my skin had improved sooo much! i had this MASSIVE whitehead on my face and i woke up and the head was gone! along with a few more little ones! and it dried up my existing acne!! Because lemons contain natural AHA .. they remove dead skin cells making your face look amazing. It may take some poeple longer to see results MAYBE but for most its quick! i really recommend LJ please try it if you are suffering from acne! but make sure you use freshly squezzed lemons not lemon juice in a bottle that you can buy from stores! Also another great INTERNAL acne treatment is apple cider vinegar its a bit icky but totally worth it! add some to a small glass and skull. do this 2-3 times a day and promise you will see inprovements. hope i helped maddie :)

Yea, it hurts! But it is worth it! (Got better in enduring pain) Apply it for those who got sensitive skin and cannot use benzoyl peroxide.

This is where the saying a little goes a long way comes into play. Lemon juice has been the most beneficial method I've tried by FAR with my acne scarring, but you must use it with care. You do not need the whole or even half of the lemon for this routine! When I first started using lemon 2 years ago I made a big mistake by slapping too much of it on. This is extremely strong stuff, so we are only using a very small amount per use. Here's how I do it. You will need: A lemon Saran wrap (for storing the lemon) A Q-tip Take your lemon and cut it in half. Now, take your Q-tip and just dip it into on of the lemons ridges. Don't be shy to get the end of the Q-tip fairly coated, this is where you can be generous with the amount of lemon you use. Now you can just dab the lemon onto all of your problem areas with ease. The problem people make is they cover their whole face with lemon, when that's completely unnecessary. Not only are you going to be drying out your entire face, you are bleaching the whole thing too making the process of lightening your scars slower. You must also be sure that the marks you are treating are not ACTIVE. Active acne is not something you wanna put lemon on, at least from my experience. You should only be putting the lemon on the marks that are completely healed. Tips: I find exfoliating before doing this to be helpful. Burning is to be expected, though the burning should be reduced since you are only applying it with the Q-tip. The duration of time you leave this treatment on is up to you, personally I go to sleep with it on and find that works very well. I use olive oil for any dry skin after this treatment, and it works wonders. It does not break me out in the slightest. It's also important to note that I have very sensitive skin, and this routine does not cause redness nor break me out! Irritation during the lemon is normal if you are just starting to use it, but redness in your face will not last after you wash it off. My marks are about 60% gone after 2 months of using it about three times a week. Obviously this isn't going to be an absolute miracle worker but I'm very pleased with the results and as we all know it's a long and emotional journey to having clear skin! Good luck everyone!

Lemon juice is amazing! I can't believe I didn't try this before. I've suffered from acne since I was 15. I'm 22 now. I had a huge breakout all over my face about a week ago. I tried everything to get rid of it. I decided to try lemon juice after reading about it on this site. It's been about a week and I can't remember the last time my face was this clear. My scars are going away too. What I do is drink two cups of lemon juice diluted in water a day and also apply it on my acne after a shower

I've gone to the dermatologist and an esthetisian for my skin. i've gotten chemical peels and taken tons of topical treatments for acne. I still remain with bad acne from hormones.. So i decided to take the natural route! I decided to give lemons a chance! it was easy and quick, at first when i set it on my skin i saw nooo results, then an hour later (now) my skin isn't irritated looking, and my pimples look healthy. this is only after the VERY FIRST USE!!!! oh my god i am so excited to use this and the tea tree oil. THANK-YOU NATURE. THANK-YOUUUUUUU!!!!

I <3 LEMONS. Seriously. One of the most effective methods I have used so far. I've tried Proactiv, I've had prescription topical stuff, you name it. I've only been using this for three days now and I can already notice a significant difference in my skin. The purple-ish spots left over from particularly ornery zits are lighter, existing acne has lessened, I haven't had any new spots, nothing. My overall skin tone has improved as well. Highly, highly recommend giving this a shot. How I do it is cut up a lemon into 4 sections, take one of the sections and rub it around my face, take another one of the sections and squeeze it into a cup of water to drink (refreshing and good for you), and store the remaining two sections. I usually do this in the afternoon. Bottom line: Lemons are your friend! Use them. Love them.

I haven't tried this all over my face, but I have used it on spots that have just popped and are still open, sore or maybe bleeding. It stings a little, but very quickly and cleanly closes the wound. I now just have neat, little scabs rather than big sore spots. They seem to be healing quickly as well.

i actually don't just use the lemon, i mix it with green tea and make it into a mask. I then leave that on for 10-15 min and wash it off. The green tea kind of acts like an exfoliate and removes all your dead skin cells. Your skin will be a little red right after but then that will go away after a while, i suggest you do this at night. - i love this :)