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June 10, 2008
Cons:
Fortunately it did not sting much except for one occasion when I had been in the sun alot (skin ended up red - stopped using for a couple of days). Lemon juice can make skin light sensitive apparently so now I don't use it in the mornings anymore.
Well worth a try but give it a chance to work and dilute it if necessary. Don't expect miracles - in my case it works slowly but marks are FADING AT LEAST TWICE AS FAST as they would normally. Again, I would not advise using it before going out. In the morning I use vitamin e cream or if its sunny a suncream with a drop of vitamin e oil mixed into the suncream before applying. I use real lemons, juicing 2 at a time and keeping it in the fridge. Also in the mornings I mix approx 1 desertspoon of lemon juice with some honey and hot water and drink (with a straw to protect teeth/acidity). In the past I tried many over the counter products which seemed to help a little at first but lost their effect within a week, so for me lemon juice works way better than anything else I've tried on my Afro/Caribbean black skin. Many thanks to everyone who has posted a review - hope the above proves helpful. Good luck.
May 4, 2008
Pros:
Once I used the lemon/lime juice on my face, my skin felt more smother than usual, and my acne was not so visible :)
Cons:
It stings quite alot for me, because I have some dry spots. But to help, I dilute the lemon/lime juice with some water. I apply it at night before I go to bed (after rinseing my face with water) then I rinse it off in the morning ;/
The lemon/lime juice remedie is working for me so I will continue to use it. I think that if you are looking for a unexpensive (I stole my lemons/limes from the neighbours haha) solution to acne treatment you should give this remedie a go ;)
Love ya, Heidz.
P.S A good diet, clean linen, Not over washing all helps with acne...remember that.
P.S.S Peace out.
July 31, 2015
Fairly good!
I've been doing this for 5 days now, what I basically do is mix equal amounts of lemon and rosewater and put it on my face before I go to sleep and leave it overnight, first time I did it when I woke up I was like "woah ! this is a miracle !", my skin tone was more even, scars were less noticable but actually still as red/dark as I remember them, my face was a little oily but thats how my face is usually when I wake up, also I had no new pimples which is a good sign ! Unfourtanetly, after that first time I haven't seen any new improvements at all .. my skin is breaking out again, a lot less though .. but still I guess that's due to me reducing my habit of picking and touching my face 24/7. Overall, it was good, would keep on doing it, and would recommend it but not applying lemon only without diluting it cause that may be too harsh for your skin.
February 16, 2016
I am crying because of my acne scars:( loose my confidence level:( does it really work for scars :( usually people post fake stories on social sites
February 9, 2012
Pros:
Fresh feeling
Smoothes skin on first use
Cons:
none
Just started using it and it feels great on my skin. All I do is slice open a lemon, dab a cotton ball into one of the halves, and rub on my face. It's a great make-up remover as well.
June 28, 2011
Pros:
works!
smells nice!
Cons:
stings until it dries...
I use lemon juice as a toner after cleansing in the morning and I use diluted AVC at night. It works great. I can feel that it helps to maintain a good pH level and I also feel less breakouts forming... You must be patient though! I have been applying this for 2 months now! Hang in there and don't give up!
June 3, 2010
Pros:
The smell, actually improves minor scars.
Cons:
Stings, dries your skin completely, gave me a huge breakout.
I used it twice a day for almost a week I think, but then I started to get a huge break out, despite having only had mild acne for several years. I think it may be because I didn't use a moisturiser, and so my skin dried out completely. Either way it was horrible, and I immediately stopped using lemon juice. However, now another week has passed, and my break out is practically gone again (used a lot of moisturiser!) - and my scars (small ones) seem to actually have improved significantly (they're still slightly red though, but it slowly disappears)! So I'm gonna start using it again, albeit a lot less, AND use a moisturiser.
Bottom line is it may help you, but you should definitely USE IT WITH CARE.
June 29, 2014
Great discovery
It makes my skin itchy for a little while after but definitely worth it. Scars look redder after applied but that is only until you wash the lemon juiced off. Can see results a few days later!!
January 4, 2012
Pros:
seems to help fade hyperpigmentation
may help with atrophy following cortisone injections
Cons:
having to squeeze fresh juice?
I started applying freshly squeezed lemon juice with a cotton ball to my reddish acne marks about a month ago and they seem to be fading more quickly than before I began the treatment. Also, I have noticed that since using the lemon juice treatment, the atrophy or pitting of an area of my skin where I had cortisone injected into a cystic pimple seems to be improving rather well. This indentation was much more noticeable shortly after the injection (about three weeks ago) than it is now, as was its corresponding dark spot/hyperpigmentation. I believe it is the lemon juice that has helped heal this imperfection, which is about 60-70% better at this point, however it may also be that I have been using a baking soda mask at night. (BTW, the baking soda mask seems to be helping me stay completely clear). The way I apply lemon juice is I juice half a lemon into a bowl and use 1-2 cotton balls to apply it wherever I'm prone to getting acne. I leave it on as long as possible while at home and rinse it off before applying acne medication and moisturizer. I do this once a day. The baking soda mask I use is very simple: mix regular baking soda with water until you get a paste and apply to your acne-prone areas; wait at least 5-10 mins (or longer if possible) and rinse before applying acne medication and moisturizer, if applicable.
August 7, 2011
Pros:
Lightens Acne Scars
Prevents Future Breakouts
Cons:
Stings
Who wouldve thought! I tried everything to get rid of my acne scars including mederma, but that make be break out. Now, lemons don't completely remove the scar, but it deff lightens it! It didnt help get rid of any active pimples but i noticed it helped prevent (a little) I wouldn't consider it an acne treatment though, it just helps get rid of acne scars, or any scars for that matter! :) definitely worth a shot!
July 26, 2010
Pros:
heals acne, cheaper than things like proactive, clean n clear, etc., got rid of my ugly freckles :)
Cons:
stings like a bitc*
it's great but it costs me $2.50 a week i love it though
Pros:
Using a Qtip I apply it to my acne scars (severe) and any new spots (not too many) and leave it on. Result: After a week saw very gradual lightening of the acne scars. 5 weeks on, a definite difference although I still have a long way to go.