Today, I would be talking about the benefits of lemon juice for our body. We are all advised to drink a glass of water with lemon juice and honey mixed in it in the morning to lose weight. Right? Does it really work? Well, it did never work for me. But, I have found other benefits of doing the same. Or, probably a little different. Because, I am pretty lazy so I squeeze a half lemon into a glass of warm water and drink it. I do not bother to mix honey in it as I do not like to take much of sugar and am too lazy. And, guess what. It has done wonders for my skin and body.
Drinking lemon water in the morning has cleansed my body inside out. Lemon helps in the detoxification process of the body. And, it has helped to bring a glow in my complexion internally. Lemon has Vitamin C which is also responsible for building up collagen in our skin. Collagen is necessary to keep the skin firm and young. So, lemon is necessary to stay young. Forget Botox and surgeries. Stick to lemon and you will never really need any of them. Moreover, it is necessary to keep our digestive system in the right order and our metabolism high.
There are many other benefits of lemon juice apart from the above-stated.
- Applying lemon juice to the skin helps in lightening the blemishes and any scars or dark spots. But, do not apply lemon juice alone. Mix it with honey or any face mask and then apply.
- Lemon is good for bleaching the facial hair. Mix honey and lemon juice and apply it over the face and you would find in a month, the facial hair is no more. It actually does not go away but simply gets bleached and is not any more visible to the naked eye unless looked from very close.
- Lemon juice when applied to hair helps in curing dandruff.
- Lemon juice can be used as a last rinse to bring shine in the hair.
- If you want to lighten your hair color, apply lemon juice on your hair and go and sit in sun. The heat will help lemon bleach your hair. If you do it pretty frequently, you might even end up with blond hair color.
- Mix it in face masks. It helps bring a glow on your face by cleaning your skin right down to the pores.
- Lemon peels can be infused in hair oil to get its benefit stated above in point no. 3 and 4.
- You can grind the dried lemon peels and use it as a body scrub. They leave a refreshing scent on your body.
- Pour lemon juice into the bath water to experience a refreshing bath.
Caution: Use lemon juice externally on the body only at night. It makes your skin photosensitive (sensitive to light). Exposure to sun would be extremely harmful so use sunscreen diligently after using lemon on your skin.
Have you used lemon juice in any other ways? Do Share!
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yes you are right because i am using every day at night it works very well i am using just lemon juice on my face now i got some benifit on lemon juice
Did it take long to see results ?
it takes around a month to see results if you are intaking it!!!
I use lemon juice but please dont apply on eye lids
i am using lemon at night to wash my face. i used it for two weeks now.. and enryone in my office is asking me whats the secret, because they said you face complexion is much better now and alot of different. i swear i didnt tell anyone in teh office about it, because i wanted to see the difference in 1 month. but now, i am just loving it. instead it, once i get up, i warm lemon water and one glass at night before go to sleep. try it and u will notice the different. people will ask u, u dont have to tell them. then u will notice whats the difference before and after using it;) nothing to lose. lemon is cheap and its a godgiven;)
You apply lemon juice on you face at night for how many time
washing your face with lemon, wouldn’t it bleach your face making the face lighter than the rest part of the body?
do not use lemon everyday on the face! it is extremely drying for face even though it does improve the complexion! check this out:
http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2012/11/ph-level-and-citrus-fruits-skin-care.html
Do not use lemon everyday? why and How do you know? Last week, I started using lemon and honey mixed for acne on my face did worked. It was really amazing for my face worked when i’m happy. But i can take around a month with lemon juice and honey so good.
I started doing it from today
hi, please read the following post:
http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2012/11/ph-level-and-citrus-fruits-skin-care.html
yes, it works amazingly but shouldn’t be used everyday!!!
I’ve been drinking tons of hot water with lemon juice because I love the taste, its only been a few days and I’ve already noticed a difference in my skin. My complexion is more even, glowy, and the usual redness is gone.
Hi, is it good or bad to use lemon juice on acne area (face) daily? I have used it once and it worked well, please suggest, Awaiting your reply eagerly. Thanks
I started using lemon last Feb 2, I am 8 months pregnant, since pregnant women are not allowed to use product containing whitening I settled to natural product. I use lemon as my facial mask with small amount of baby oil and sugar. if your using lemon alone u are prone dry skin, What I did that i combine little amount of J& J baby oil to provide moisture, and sugar. it is really good on the skin, u will feel soft supple skin, feeling fresh of lemon. during pregnancy there are so many skin changes. feel free to use lemon with out any worry that u are harming your baby.. it worked for me very well.. and my baby is very healthy.
Pregnant women are not allowed to use any product containing hydroquinone or whitening agents. You should expect skin changes through out your pregnancy. I am 8 months pregnant I have asked my OB if using Lemon on skin is safe. She said no problem. you can make lemonade and lemon mask at the same time, You have Lemon juice that contain high vitamin C and you have lemon peel that you can use as your facial mask in very natural way. So what are you waiting for try it. You can have soft supple skin, lighten your dark skin and lemon fresh feeling. Vitamin C that contain antioxidants, it helps in growth and development and common remedy for colds
If you have been taking it regularly since a long time, I am sure your skin would have become firm too apart from getting cleaned up from inside.
lemon also helps in strengthing nails
yes so true and helps keep them white too!!!
hi. i am using lemon for acne problems. i take 1teaspoon of lemon juice that i squeezed from the lemon, 1tablespoon of rosewater and 1/8 teaspoon of glycerin. i mix all the ingridients and place it in a air tight black container. i also place it in my refrigaretor. i used it before applying sunscreen, moisturizer and before bedtime. the vitamin c of the lemon juice lasts for 3 days. so after 3 days i make another solution. i am using it for about a week and i can see amazing results. all my acne, sunburn are gone. it gives me 2 tone more fairer skin. lemon is superb!!
hi. the remedy seems great but you really do not have to apply it before using sunscreen. use it at night only. also, you should use it fresh every time even though you are using the airtight container.
is it good for oily skin cuz i am getting pimples my skin is oily
But doesnt it create acidity?
It’s never caused acidity for me either. I take an acid reducer about 20 min before I drink the lemon juice in the morning. I’ve read that lemon juice actually helps make your internal ph more alkaline, which reduces acid ironically enough. That’s why it helps your skin so much because most people’s internal ph is too acidic and needs to be more alkaline in order to be at it’s most beneficial. I just take an antacid because I sometimes get heartburn…but it’s not happened from the juice, and there are days I drink it with no antacid before at all. Overall, it’s amazing for your body and I will always drink lemon water now!
well, thanks for this piece of info…didn’t know about this!!!
‘I take an acid reducer about 20 min before I drink the lemon juice in the morning.’
Yeah if you must ….but you want the acidity in your stomach to help you absorb the nutrients in there to the rest of your body.
If you constantly keep your stomach alkaline, you are starving you body of nutrients and will eat constantly.
An acidic stomach is what helps your body absorb those nutrients.
wow…did not know about this thing! thanks for letting me know 🙂
hey Monu…well, it didn’t for me but I am not sure of it!!! does it create acidity???
U knw wat swati, I always trust yOu..!!!
🙂
See ths…
http://lajollamom.com/2011/01/drink-warm-lemon-water-in-the-morning/
hey Monu….wow…thanks for such a great article and yup, lemon juice is very beneficial for health overall!!!
well..i drink lots of lemon juice..its really very beneficial for the health it cleans your body from inside cleaning blood and stomach and also cleaning the skin from inside.it contains lots of vitamins and minerals which are need for the body.its also kills worms in intestine.i really would recommend to drink lemon juice when ever possible it is natural and has no side effects in the body.other cold drinks mainly pepsi and coca cola and energy drinks are very harmfull to the health.please try to avoid it……
thanks for the tip 🙂
I do agree with you. I drink lemon juice (2 pieces of lemon) as soon as I wake up in the morning for a year now. no water, no sugar. just drink pure..
yeah, it is awesome 🙂
Can we drink lemon juice without mixing water???
can i take lemon juice daily is it works on skin
i’m having a big glass now. hope i look prettier in about 1 hr, i have a date!
wow…hope it helps 🙂
lol
Really?
Yeah,u’ll sure look prettier in an hour,lol.well,I’m trying to stick to lemon water and avoid coca cola and others.
good to avoid coke and other drinks except fruit juices and herbal teas!!
and, please don’t make fun of others!!!
Swati u help me a lot Thanks…
Swati you help me a lot!
I take it in a different way. I fill my water bottle and put juice of one medium size lemon with one spoon of honey. This is my drink in office hours. I used to have swelling in my feet. It has started getting better.
hey…its a good thing but actually the vitamin c gets broken down in 10 minutes after the lemon is squeezed so its better to drink it immediately…in fact if you like, you can take green tea in this way…its damn good for body 🙂
what happens when we are drinking lemon juice in evening?
well, i donno if anything special happens but its supposed to be good for morning on empty stomach to keep the stomach clean!!! but, u can drink it in the evening as well or anytime you remember it 🙂
drinking lemon juice regularly kills the ovarian eggs and reduces the chances of fertility..howeva if usd externally..u get amazing results
i have never heard that it reduces chances of fertility!!! but, yes, it is amazing when used externally!!!
This is true, excessive consumption of lemon is not good for a woman, affects fertility
oh really??? have to check up then…thanks for letting me know 🙂
I haven’t heard this either. If anything, lemon with water is supposed to help women who are trying to conceive!
Where did you get that info? any source/research to back up your claim?
hmmm….didn’t know that it helps with conception!
i have the same question as sindhu because i usually take it at night. i put it in warm or hot water and it gets the good results especially for digestion.
hey. do not use hot water. warm is just fine. i think early morning on empty stomach it does a better cleansing job otherwise you can have it anytime of the day 🙂
i dring 1/2 lemon in the morning, 1/2 in the evening and use it topically if i have a break out. i have been doing this for several month and have experinced no new break outs. Dissenfecting from the inside out! Amazing…..also, you can boil them sliced on the stove to eliminate odors in your house. you can freeze them and then grate them whole on your salad and fish and whatever!
thanks for the tips 🙂
lemon is my deodorant it lighten my underarm.! and now i learn new things about lemon thank you so much!
Good
hey…glad to be of some help but do not use lemon too much. it is very drying for skin.
http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2012/11/ph-level-and-citrus-fruits-skin-care.html
thank you for the infos, now, i know..
I just started this lemon water cleanse a few days ago, hope I start seeing results in my skin. I’ve suffered from break outs forever! I’ve taken Accutane, birth control pills, used Pro Activ, and I’ve just about had it! I don’t want to take anymore drugs, this will harm my body in the long term! Hope this works! Will keep you guys posted after about 2-3 weeks.
sure let me know 🙂
with empty stomach in the morning I take warm water with lemon juice + 1tsp of honey and after I scrubb my face with lemon in my face. Will they going to affect me negatively?
dont use lemon to scrub your afce daily….use it only twice a week fi you have oily skin and once if dry or normal skin…also, lemon is drying for skin and makes it photosensitive so take care that you do not go into sun without proper protection!
@miette please do let me know how lemon reacts on your skin 🙂
Anybody here, who has seen honey and lemon water working effectively in weight loss? O.o ?
If Yes Kindly Reply 😮
well, honestly, even i donno if it helps with weight loss but it helps improving the metabolism.
Yupp it helps in weight loss. Tried and tested and found true. Goodluck
hi plz tell me……if i will use rose water+glycerine +lemon daily at night on my skin…..then my skin will be photo sensitive??????and i will hav to be much careful while go out in sun….???
yes, it will make it sensitive…try to use tomato juice instead of lemon juice. yes, use sunscreen when you go out in sun and reapply regularly 🙂
thanks Swati….can i use this mixture daily with tomato…..as i never use anything on my face not even soap….so my complexion is becoming dark day by day and dull …..if u can recommend any homemade remedie to use daily in order to clean my skin from dirt ,pollution.
I read that you should use a straw when drinking lemon water, the citric acid is really not good for your teeth.
Question: If lemons dry out your skin when using on the surface can it still dry out your skin if you’re drinking or eating them?
Sad to say, but, I’m concerned about the smile lines and age lines. (I’m 39yrs old)
yes, you can use tomato everyday 🙂 or, you can even try alternate by using other juices like mint, coriander, cucumber etc. use sls free facewashes…don’t leave the face just like that!!! its important to clean the grime and dust and all. its good to be aware but it would be foolish to leave everything and the chemical scare is just blown out of proportion. using besan wouldn’t be just enough!!
no. ingested lemon doesn’t cause dry skin at all. i haven’t read about the straw thing but yes its a little harsh for enamel of the teeth but drinking it once a day is absolutely fine…you don’t need straw and in fact using straw can make your cheeks hollow which in turn makes the person look aged.
Thanks for the great advice and tip about the straw!
🙂
I use lemon juice on my skin three times a week and it is amazing. All the other times I use extra virgin olive oil. Do the research, its worth it. I also use the oil for hair treatments twice a week. Alternating those two is like the fountain of youth.
I know for a fact that the extra virgin olive oil works wonders for the skin. I have been using it for a while now and my skin looks beautiful!
do not use lemon juice on your skin so often. it is very drying for skin!
instead use tomato juice.
http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2012/11/ph-level-and-citrus-fruits-skin-care.html
evo is definitely great for skin, though!!
I have also drink lemon last 5 year that give me lot of banifit
Avinash
I use also honey with lemon
Great to know that, Avinash 🙂
I have started to use a lemon juice, sugar and a tiny touch of salt ,mix on my face as a face wash about once a week. will this help against spots( being 16) or will it effect my face in anyway?
i am using lemon daily to my face…but after three days my face get dry…i want know….can i use lemon daily for my face..its good…
don’t use lemon daily on the face as lemon is really drying…if your skin is oily, use lemon 3 times a week on alternate days and if it is normal or dry, use it only twice or once a week as and when needed.
i am using lemon daily to my face…but after three days my face get dry…i want know….can i use lemon daily for my face..its good…
do not use lemon daily on the face. it is very acidic and make the face really dry. use tomato instead or potato.
got dry ? seriously ?
please guide me how to use it on face
@Swati i have oily skin so i can use it thrice a week , right ?
use tomato juice. squeeze the juice and apply it on face using a cotton ball. let it dry and wash off. yes, use it thrice a week.
Hi, this is yuvan..
Past few days am using honey and tomato (alternate).
Can i get a good remedy for dry skin and open spores ?
And Actually does honey make the hair grey by any chance?
for dry skin, honey works well. for open pores, check out this post: http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2012/04/open-pores-readers-query.html
and, as far as i know, i do not think honey causes hair to turn gray but i am not sure!!
Get me the reply soon
Hi, does the photosensitivity of lemon go away if i apply lemon on face at night and wash it away in the morning?
no it does not reduce the photo sensitivity. if you apply it at night, it gives time for skin to recover. always apply it at night and wash it off as soon as it dries which should not be more than 10 min. do not keep it overnight.
Lemon juice really kills the eggs in ovary? I have pcos is it really harmful for me? Please tell
no i don’t think so but if you are really concerned about it, ask the doctor about it. I have no idea 🙁
Absolutely NOT! Do not believe this ignorance!
thanks for letting me also know 🙂
I’ve started drinking lemon water before night going to bed and in the morning for my acne.
So how long will it take to clear out my skin?
it depends on body to body…should help in a month or so but not necessarily! acne can be hormonal in which case lemon juice can not help!
Hey hi,
I hav been drinking honey lemon jice wit warm water every morning wit empty stomach n it has worked out a lot I reduced nearly 2 kg well I also work out everyday atleast one hour
yes it must be the combination of workout with the lemon water 🙂
I have been drinking lemonade for the past 2 weeks every morning and I’ve been applying lemon on my face overnight, Ive seen no results 🙁 my mouth area is still dark. Is there anything else I can do? Any advice would be appreciated 🙂
Do you have the lemonade with warm/hot water? It’s worked wonders for me, I have 1 whole squeezed lemon with warm water first thing in the morning and 1 right before bed. It’s made me feel regular and i’ve seen my face is becoming brighter 🙂
first of all, applying lemon on skin every night is a very bad idea!
http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2012/11/ph-level-and-citrus-fruits-skin-care.html
and, it also causes skin to become photosensitive because of which the skin gets darkened in sun! so, i would suggest not to use lemon and wear proper protection and sunscreen when in sun and take proper balanced diet. as far as i can understand it is a lack of vitamin which is causing that issue.
Hi I wana know – I hv bin using lemon juice nd lemon lite cream will that help me with my scars nd acne face. Cause have done almost eveyting nd still doesn’t work so I hope this works .
please do not apply lemon on the face. drinking lemon juice is a fine.
the lemon is so cool then……..
wow lemon is so cool then
the lemon is so cool then……..
i am 20 year old gal and dis july its my didis marriage i want to look pretier with glowing face i am having dark circles also please help…:(
I am taking safi is it worth???
and i also apply honey and lemon mixed in it i have squezzd two lemon in a bottel of honey and applying it over night is it effective????plsease reply asap….i need help
i don’t know about safi much but i have heard that it makes one breakout when you start taking it and then reduces. so, you can continue taking it. along with that keep a balanced diet. for dark circles, apply almond oil. a drop of oil every night around the eyes keeps them well and reduces dark circles and sleep properly as well.
first do not use lemon. instead use tomato or potato. and always use them fresh. now that you have squeezed that lemon juice in the bottle, continue using it but include a few drops of tomato juice as well every time you apply it. and, check out this:
http://perfectskincareforyou.blogspot.in/2012/09/5-steps-to-get-fairer-skin-five-series.html
http://perfectskincareforyou.blogspot.in/2012/04/my-top-5-home-remedies-this-summer-diy.html
hey tomatoes darkens the skin tho
Hey. No tomatoes don’t darken the skin unless you’re not using any sun protection. And use them only at night after cleansing your face and apply sunscreen generously.
thanx a toon …..can u please tell me shall i apply curd my skin is dry….and what shall i add to it to get instant result…
yes you can apply curd. mix tomato juice for instant results. also rub a potato slice on your face every day at night. that should definitely show difference. also, don’t forget applying sunscreen!!
I have been putting a slice of lemon in my water bottle and refilling it all day. Does that offer any benefits?
it does help a bit though i am not sure how much!
Hi I’m a 31 year old guy. I have a normal skin type. Recently I have started to develop dark patches on my cheek bone area. Please suggest me some homemade remedy to cure my problem. Thank you:)
it might be because of sun exposure or some internal issue or fat deposits on the body so i would suggest you to exercise regularly. and, use these remedies on alternate days:
http://perfectskincareforyou.blogspot.in/2012/04/my-top-5-home-remedies-this-summer-diy.html
if you do not see any difference in a month, i would suggest you to visit a doctor.
Thank you for your suggestion. Will give it a try.
sure do and lemme know how it goes!
????????????? hello any one there …?????????
i tried lemon and honey mix over 1 month. i also got a good looking skin . but once i stopped and exposure to sun .i really makes very dark and brown. now i looking so ugly than previous .please suggest any good solution to retain my old skin. now i don’t want very fair skin but wants at-least slightly wheatish complexion.
well, i can suggest you to back to the older things which worked for you. also, check this:
http://perfectskincareforyou.blogspot.in/2012/09/5-steps-to-get-fairer-skin-five-series.html
Holy smokes! Your grammar and comma usage is terrible! That makes me very weary of your credentials.
thanks for the comment! shall try to improve!
Why shouldn’t I keep lemon at night? Is really necessary to wash it off?
yes because it is extremely acidic for skin.
http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2012/11/ph-level-and-citrus-fruits-skin-care.html
For drinking lemon juice everyday. Should I drink lemon juice straight up or with warm water? And if with water, how much? And I’m too lazy to squeeze a lemon haha.
i generally drink half a squeezed lemon in one glass of water which is like 200ml. well, unfortunately, you will have to do some work 🙂
Does it work with cold water?
yeah it does but warm is suggested.
lemon is very beneficial fruit
yes it is
What are the benefit of using honey, lemon juice, and brown sugar. I try this at night. I mix everything togeather and apply it on my face for about 20 min then wash it off with warm water. I like the softness it gives to my skin but don’t know what benefits it gives my skin.
it helps in removing the dead cells from the skin and also reduces the tan and makes the skin glow! but, do not do this everyday. do this twice a week only. also, try using tomato or potato juice instead of lemon as it is acidic.
http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2012/11/ph-level-and-citrus-fruits-skin-care.html
Avoid drinking juices. It’s always better to eat fruits. And altogether we get wee amount of goodness when we drink juice. This may sound like an abrupt departure of goodness from fruits. But this is true. The snag is with pulp getting separated and wasted. It’s suppose to be consumed.
yes that is true but can’t be done in case of lemon. otherwise its always better to eat fruit but i say drink juices coz some people tend to avoid both!!
I had acne for more than 10 years. Recently i got to know that drinking lemon juice (warm water) will cure acne. I tried and it is amazing. I never got a single acne for the past 3 days.
wow..that’s quite encouraging!
This is good to know. I asked my hubby to by me lemons so I can start drinking water lemons tomorrow morning when I wake up….lolz..i’ll let you know of the results. Do you drink it without sugar? Thanks.
sure…do lemme know 🙂 yes i prefer it without salt and sugar to avoid extra calories!!
Lemon with honey is good for male also… ?? I heard that honey makes our beard to white.. i had dull face due to dark patches. some suggest this lemon and honey combination.. so suggest me an idea…
yes, it is good for all skin types, make or female. but, use tomato juice instead of lemon.
http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2012/11/ph-level-and-citrus-fruits-skin-care.html
hai every one ….
This Honey and lemon combination good for men ? Because i heard that honey makes white beard. Can any one suggest me.. whether i can go for it.
meri neck pe chote chote dark spot ho gye hai aur rang bhi thoda dark hai neck ka chehre se.
So please suggest me what i do to overcome from this problem
first, check out this post:
http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2012/09/5-steps-to-get-fairer-skin-five-series.html
use sunscreen regularly. and, apply tomato juice or potato juice on the dark spots!!
meri neck pe chote chote dark spot ho gye hai aur rang bhi thoda dark hai neck ka chehre se.
So please suggest me what i do to overcome from this problem
Ever morning im drink lemom with honey…
i see my skin more cleaner…
wow…should try it on myself as well 🙂
Thankx I wil try it today no tomorrow nd I will get back to u*happy*
so how did it go??? 🙂
Hey swati… nice article… btw tell me can using some 2-3 treatments together harm face???
I drink lemon honey in morning and i exercise too for 1/2hr but I really haven’t notice any change so far… its been some like 2weeks… tough i want to stick to it as i love the taste 😛 … But I just want to know if i can start using tomatoes on face.. i apply lemon honey on my face 2 times a week… shall i continue with both??? i am worried about the consequences… please reply ASAP
Tell me sth to remove face hair… though i have very small hairs but I still dont like them… and how many days a week should i use it????
hey…depending on what treatments you are doing to your face, it can also turn harmful and yes i would suggest stick to one and do it regularly! less is more in these cases 🙂
well, depending on what your exercise intensity is and what your skin/body condition already is, if you have already been healthy you wouldn’t see any change!i would suggest you to shift to tomato + honey instead of lemon. check out the following post:
http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2012/11/ph-level-and-citrus-fruits-skin-care.html
use turmeric to remove hairs from your skin. take a table spoon of regular turmeric and mix with milk and apply on your face and neck. let it dry and scrub off. this should be done daily. you can also check this:
http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2010/03/use-sunnipindi-for-skin.html
Can I use this treatment to remove my facial hair? If yes then for how long it will take to see results.
Hi, what does tomato do for the face?
Tomato minimizes open pores, clear complexion and reduces acne scars over time.
you have the reply above 🙂
Hi, Would you know if ‘calamansi’ or the small limes have the same benefits as Lemons. In our country, lemons are very expensive. So most people use ‘Calamansi’ as alternative instead. Have you tried those before?
i have no idea. i have never heard of calamansi. on hindsight, i googled it and yes you can use it 🙂 check out what wiki says:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calamondin#Skin_Care
yes. i’ve been drinking calamansi for about a month now..i used to have a lot of acne on my back. it’s almost gone or most have not come back. my back feels smoother now…lol.
great 🙂
Can I use tomato juice on my thighs too. I have very dark spots all over my legs. Also if it does work, how long will it take to reduce the scars on my legs?
yes you can. how long it will take actually depends on how your skin responds. I can’t comment on it but you should see some improvement in two weeks of daily usage!
Hey ive been applying lemon juice twice a day o my skin for almost a week now,my skin hasmt dried out yet though.probably because i apply aloe vera overnight.i broke out really badly last month and the acne is taking forever to go.i also drink a glass of lemon juice in the morning.there is a slight glow on my face but my acne just doesnt seem to go 🙁
hey…i have said time and again that lemon juice is really drying for skin. it will age you much faster and there is a good reason for it. please check this post:
http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2012/11/ph-level-and-citrus-fruits-skin-care.html
also, on your acne, i would suggest you to apply ginger juice every night. also, try using nutmeg paste. it really helps with acne 🙂 the reason lemon did not help with acne might be that reason for your acne might be some internal issue.
Hi again.i discontinued the use of cpntraceptives as a treatment for acne as im sufferig from pcod.as i stopped the use my skin broke out completely.i started withe uae of apple cider vinegar.how do i go about it.i used it as a toner but it feels sticky.not sure if i should wash it off or apply the moisturizer.also i take allot of care of my skin.wash ot regularly,drink 5 litres of water everyday and also have tons of salad comprising of spinach,carrot,beetroot,tomato and cucumber for several montha now,im really sick of this.also does drinking lemon juice add a glow?and how long till it works.my acne has been axtive and red and inflamed for almost a monh nos.
hey…apply ginger juice on the acne eruptions. also, mix a table spoon of ACV in plain water and store it in a spray bottle. use it as and when needed. also, you can drink one table spoon of ACV in a glass of water thrice a week but NO MORE!! also, you should probably consult a doc since its hormonal if they can prescribe something.
hey…i have said time and again that lemon juice is really drying for skin. it will age you much faster and there is a good reason for it. please check this post:
http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2012/11/ph-level-and-citrus-fruits-skin-care.html
also, on your acne, i would suggest you to apply ginger juice every night. also, try using nutmeg paste. it really helps with acne 🙂 the reason lemon did not help with acne might be that reason for your acne might be some internal issue.
Hi, I have clogged pores and oily skin. I use and acne cleanser two times a day and I was looking for ways that help to unclog pores and lemon juice seemed to be a really great option until I discovered that it really dries out your skin. I plan on drinking lemon water in the morning from now on, but I saw tomato juice works well too. But I was wondering how it should be applied as well as if there is anything that you can mix it with to get the best results?
Mix lime juice with honey instead using it directly
you can use tomato juice as well. to unblog your pores, take steam once a week for 2-5 minutes and use a good face wash. i can suggest garnier one.
http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2013/07/garnier-pure-active-facewash.html
yes, you can drink lemon water but it wouldn’t do anything for clogged pores. for oily skin, use rustic art aloe gel as moisturizer:
http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2012/03/rustic-art-aloevera-gel.html
Hi! Im deepa. Pls give advice. Im sick of my skin. I have acne and scares. And pores too. I have oily skin. Problem is my scars are some what reddish and dark around my mouth and chin. Pls do help me. :'(
use rustic art aloe gel as moisturizer.
http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2012/03/rustic-art-aloevera-gel.html
i can suggest this facewash also:
http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2013/07/garnier-pure-active-facewash.html
and, apply potato juice on your face every night after cleansing. it helps with scars. also, on pimples and acne when they come, apply fresh ginger juice.
Hi. I have lemon juice mixed with oil in my hair right now. Will it be okay if I leave it overnight? I didn’t think about it earlier, but now I’m worried it might have a reaction. Please help. Taking a shower at ten at night is a pretty difficult decision to make 😛
hey Khushee…i do think i replied to your comment somewhere! its ok to leave it overnight but next time just apply the lemon juice an hour before shampooing instead because it can dry out the scalp a lot! there is generally no reaction or anything to be afraid of so don’t worry about that 🙂
hi,
my skin so sensitive.can i use lemon juice mix with honey to cure my dark spot on my face
yes you can but instead use potato or tomato juice on the dark spot.
does lemon cure skin pigmentation??
yes, it does but i would suggest you to use tomato juice instead.
http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2012/11/ph-level-and-citrus-fruits-skin-care.html
I hve too much dry and sensitive skin what can I use for my skin plz tell me
I used lemon with lukewarm water a week now I start losing weight from 61 to 59 so happy me.hoping to reach down to 55.good luck me.normal Na pa,gbabawas, KO thanks God.
hey, that’s really awesome! but, don’t forget to exercise 😉
I used 4lemon with lukewarm water every morning for a week now.I lose weight from 61 to 59.hoping to reach down to 55 good luck to me.thanks God normal na pagbabawas ko every morning.
Hello,did lemon and honey can help reducing hair growth??
actually, it does not reduce hair growth but it bleaches the hair naturally so they become lighter and blend in the skin tone!
I can say that after using 2 weeks lemon, just rubing on my blackhead on my face and other parts of my body, everyone in my family is being asking what did I do, it light it up all the blackheads, and cleasing. I will use some honey with it to see the result. I love it.
yes, but it dries up the skin terribly so please use tomato juice instead.
http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2012/11/ph-level-and-citrus-fruits-skin-care.html
i drink a glass of water every morning in empty sstomach en it improved my skin complexion because i was applyng hydroquinone creams for 5 years and stoped and i loose my pigment and my skin started to be dull, face scartered by pimples en looks ugly. but since i started with this home remedies tomato juice with lemon every morng and i do steam my body everyday my complexion comes to normal now, pimples are no more and everything is fine. i also juiced raw vegetables it real helped me alot. but now i am concerned since i read this blog and some people said warm water lemon is not gud to females
hillmaen embulah naka-bush from Namibia
when you start using hydroquinone and such ingredients, you should not stop them. and, it does make skin very photosensitive so make sure you apply sunscreen. do not steam your skin everyday. it dries it out. glad that tomato juice helped but do not use lemon juice everyday. do check out following posts:
http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2012/11/ph-level-and-citrus-fruits-skin-care.html
http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2013/07/specialized-ingredients-antiaging-skincare.html
i do not really think “lemon water is not really good for females part”. its just myth so don’t worry about it 🙂
i m having very much dark circles……what should i doo???
apply cucumber juice as many times a week as you can. let it dry, wash off and use almond oil every night – one drop on both the eye areas to moisturize.
Very good post. Lemons are expensive in my country, can I use lime? Will I get the same results?
yeah. i think so. any citrus fruit would do. or, may be you can use tomatoes.
Got to know about other benefits of lemon apart from its detoxification. Very informative post.
🙂
@Swati Murti Please please give me some advice. I really do not understand my skin when i wake up in the morning its great and i have a clear complexion and then maybe an hour later my face looks very dull and tired and like I’ve not slept and goes slightly red. Its starting to really make me feel down and would love if it stayed as awake and clear as it did in the morning. Do you have any advice on best ways for my skin to look awake and clear. I have a healthy diet and drink a fair amount of water. Thank you
hi Steph. its a very common problem. 90% the reason is because hydration levels of the skin are falling off. so, use a hydrating moisturizer. right in the morning, splash a lot of cold water on the skin. after shower, use the moisturizer and follow with sunscreen. same thing in evening after cleansing off the sunscreen and washing off the face.
and, eat lot of nuts and drink lots of fluids including two cups of green tea everyday and increase water intake.
can you please give me the exact measurement for facial wash using lemon? thanks and God bless…:)
please do not use lemon on skin.
http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2012/11/ph-level-and-citrus-fruits-skin-care.html
hii….m drinking lemon juice with honey in warm water ….itz ben around a month..but i havnt noticed my skin glow or my complexion ….. when will i get the results??
hey sumi. it depends on person to person how their body reacts to these remedies but i would suggest you to continue with it because it improves metabolism.
@Swati Murti
my face become so dark in the last 3 years
i have lot of black marks also in my face and quite big in forehead
Does Lemon or tomato juice helps me to remove the marks and retain my color?
Regards
Raja M
yes, tomato or lemon juice both will help remove marks and spots and improve complexion. i would suggest not to use lemon juice a lot. instead stick to tomato. also, check out these posts:
http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2012/04/my-top-5-home-remedies-this-summer-diy.html
http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2013/08/clear-skin-get-rid-of-blemishes-dark-spots-acne-scars.html
also, use sunscreen in the morning without fail everyday.
How to get rid of acne
use ginger juice on the acne.
http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/search/label/acne%20skin%20care
HEY SWATI!!!!!
I AM APPLYING LEMON ON MY FACE EVERY SINCE PAST A WEEK IN D MORNINGS AS A MOISTURIZER AND THN APPLY SOME JOHNSON BABY LOTION ON IT….THN I DNT WASH IT OFF AND KEEP IT ON D WHOLE DAY..WITHOUT WASHING IT….I FEEL I DONT GET OILY SKIN OR NOR DOES IT BECOME DRY….ITS SUPER SMOOTH AND I FEEL IT SUITS ME A LOT IT DOESNT MAKE MY SKIN TO LOOK DULL AT ALL AND LOOKS REALLY BRIGHT……………NOT SURE IF ITS MAKING ME PHOTOSENSITIVE OR IS IT RIGHT FOR ME OR NOT………..I LIKE TO USE LEMON AS A MOISTURIZER PLEASE SUGEST ME…
THANK YOU 🙂
hey Jahanavi. i would suggest you to please stop using lemon so much. yes, it makes the skin highly photosensitive and dry. check out this post for more details:
http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2012/11/ph-level-and-citrus-fruits-skin-care.html
please use regular products instead. if you are interested you can use this moisturizer.
http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2012/03/rustic-art-aloevera-gel.html
hey swati i have been using lemon and sugar on my face for a week now but im still dark… pls what can i do about it i really need to lighten my face.HELP
first you are not supposed to exfoliate your face everyday!! also, do not use lemon on the face everyday and please check out this post:
http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2012/09/5-steps-to-get-fairer-skin-five-series.html
use sunscreen everyday and let your skin be as it is. slowly, it will regain its complexion. lemon makes the skin photosensitive and can cause hyperpigmentation.
i have also used lemon water and get benfit in short time my skin was very oily and dark earlier and after regular drinking lemon water i got result now my skin is very glorious ana shine …………..
Great to know that 🙂
is there any harm if drink lots of lemon water?
no as far as i think but one glass a day is enough.
Hi Swati i have used lemon with honey on my face daily for about 6 months and it gave a gud result as everyone told me now a days your face is glowing but after that i got pimples as i have a oily skin then doctor told me to stop using honey as it is not gud for me. Now there is no more pimple but i want to have glowing face and wants to remove oil from my face…plz suggest me….
hi Bindu, first using lemon on face everyday is really not good. please do use sunscreen. also, for oily skin, i would suggest using aloevera to control the oil production. and use tomato juice everyday at night to get glowing skin.
Hi Swati i have used lemon with honey on my face daily for about 6 months and it gave a gud result as everyone told me now a days your face is glowing but after that i got pimples as i have a oily skin then doctor told me to stop using honey as it is not gud for me. Now there is no more pimple but i want to have glowing face and wants to remove oil from my face…plz suggest me….
Namaste Swati Murti,
I have a oily skin, never tried lemon but after reading the above mentioned discussions-I am planning to start the use of lemon juice thrice a week. You suggest tomato juice over lemon juice(as it dries the skin)-let me try with lemon first and revert to you the outcome.
If I am not happy with lemon juice, then will try tomato and potato juices accordingly.
I do had a lot of acne, pores and pimples and it’s been seven months I have been taking warm H2O with a lemon every morning, there is a glow on the face, but still acne, pores and pimples have not gone completely(may be internal mechanism problem)…
I have started taking a lemon in hot water for a month now, is it ok? Please let me know.
I don’t use any soap, face wash, except for a scrub-which isn’t of great help though. As I have a oily skin, how do I maintain it to keep fresh and glowing always? I do have dark circles too..
first taking lemon in warm water is absolutely fine but it does not guarantee that all acne and pimples will be gone. acne could have come due to other reasons. moving on, i would suggest to keep the water warm instead of hot.
also, it is very important to get rid of dirt on the face and body so if you do not want to use any face wash, i would suggest you to stick to besan mixed with water. use this paste to keep the skin clean. also, i would not suggest scrubbing everyday as it is harmful for skin. besan will scrub enough of dead cells away so you can rely on it. and apply aloevera gel to control oil production on the skin as skin looks dull only when there is oil on the skin. keep the skin hydrated. eat well and drink lots of water and herbal teas.
for dark circles, use a drop of almond oil on the undereye area while sleeping. it really helps!!
Hi I m using lemon nd glycrine on ma face daily at night .. Bcoz I want glow on ma face nd I want to remove blkheads nd dark circle I jSt want to kknw is ths treatmnt benefical or not plsssss help me
if i use it on hair with coconut oil can i go in the sunlight??
i heard that milk and honey removes dark spot is it true?
Hi….. My face was clear before but now ful of pimples n luks dull, am 20 bt I look aged due to undereye lines.. So I replaced my facewash with gram flour… N every night I put a mask of turmeric lemon n sandalwood powder.. Its not workin. Please tel me wat should I do
i drink tea in the morning with a slice of lemon in it, would you say it’ll work also?
and btw do i have to mix the lemon with water, or can i just drink it on its own?
Loved your post.
I have been a lemon water loyalist ever since I was goaded by my mother into trying it as a teenager. At that point I was willing to try anything to put an end to the innumerable zits that started popping up on my face. This elixir has held me in good stead for years now.
A GOOD TIP is to add a dash of cinnamon powder, its anti microbial properties add a host of benefits to the already amazing drink.
http://blue-arc-en-ciel.blogspot.in/
do I use lemon juice or tomato? i need to get rid of my scars, but i don’t know how to? if i use the lemon do i use it twice a day and apply sunscreen everyday or just the days i apply it? i heard that lemon makes the spots darker and i don’t want to have darker spots. i play a lot outside so please answer this question. i avoid so many events because of my acne scars.
Can you answer the question?
well, yes, i can answer the question. a little patience and bit of politeness would be helpful.
tomato is better than lemon.
http://www.perfectskincareforyou.com/2012/11/ph-level-and-citrus-fruits-skin-care.html
use sunscreen everyday irrespective of what you apply and what you do not.
Hello swatii… can I drink the lemon juice every morning? Does it cause a harmful affect? And whzt about the acidity level? I want to know what should I do
Hi i am a lack woman but have black spots on my face. Would i bleach my face if i use lemon juice and honey to treat the spots?
HI,
I really appreciate your great post that helps almost thousands of people. I read around 100 comments and wonderful answer given by you to all of them. Thanks for your great work.
You posted: “Lemon is good for bleaching the facial hair. Mix honey and lemon juice and apply it over the face and you would find in a month, the facial hair is no more”.
My first question is, does lemon juice affect beard growth or not?
Next, In most of the comment you advised everyone to use potato or tomato juice instead of lemon juice.
So, is it better to rub potato or tomato directly on face? or should I apply it after making juice of it (adding some water) on face?
Before few months, I suffered through chicken Pox and thus I have dark spot, and acne on face.
I have an oily skin. So I want to know, should I use only lemon juice or lemon directly on skin everyday?
If no then, how should I use tomato or potato?
Last question : Is it better to apply any of above mentioned fruit juice on face and keep it until next morning or should i wash after 10-20 minutes?
Hi i am from Azerbaijan and i am very interesting in learning natural ways to maintain the beauty that God has given to us. I am 18 and sometime at university when i go to the bathroom i do not like how my face looks under bathrooms light and when i go to somewhere else my face looks different, Everyday morning i regularly intake a cup of water with lemon juice . I read in your article that lemon juice can cause photo sensitivity .Is is the ramification of that?
Hi my skin is oily and pimple too.. can i use honey and lemon on my face everday
Hi my skin is oily and pimple too.. can i use honey and lemon on my face everday
Hi my skin is oily and pimple too on my face can i apply honey and lemon on my face everyday
Hello swati,thsnk you so much for this beautiful article,it’s so in formative. Pls I need urgent help pls.
I hv had/suffered from pimples for over 20yrs which has given me scars spots.I hv tried many creams which seem to work but changes my complexion if I stop using it. I want a lasting solution to this problem,I can’t go out with heavy using foundation heavily to cover the scars and black spots.i’m naturally not very fair in complexion. Thank you so much.pls reply asap
Can any of the home remedies helps to fade stretch marks. Please helps I really wanted to know.
Well every morning, i started drinking a pure lemon juice drink from 2 – 40 slices on the first day of your intake to the very last.. It didn’t glow my skin..but what benefits me more is that…It protects me from sicknesses even colds and fever..well i was used to but when I started the intake… It really changes me a lot..That is why..I called it my most favorable fruit of my life..IT HELPS A LOT.. Who made this kind of fruit? it’s AMAZING !!!!!!!!!!!
Well every morning, i started drinking a pure lemon juice drink from 2 – 40 slices on the first day of your intake to the very last.. It didn’t glow my skin..but what benefits me more is that…It protects me from sicknesses even colds and fever..well i was used to but when I started the intake… It really changes me a lot..That is why..I called it my most favorable fruit of my life..IT HELPS A LOT.. Who made this kind of fruit? it’s AMAZING !!!!!!!!!!!
Can i take lemon juice while trying for conception
Every morning, I drink a pure lemon juice drink starting from day 1 (which starts at 2 lemons followed by four at the next day) to the very last of it (lasts at 40 or more )…It didn’t glowed my skin..But what helps me more is that…It protects me from colds and fever..Well I used to but when I started drinking it..I was indeed high the whole day..Even if someone coughs in front of me, I won’t get sick..I”m telling you this because it’s a home remedy..try it.. there still more stuff we can use for lemon and these are just one of those basics.. :3
(Trying lemon and honey now for a glowing skin)
Every morning, I drink a pure lemon juice drink starting from day 1 (which starts at 2 lemons followed by four at the next day) to the very last of it (lasts at 40 or more )…It didn’t glowed my skin..But what helps me more is that…It protects me from colds and fever..Well I used to but when I started drinking it..I was indeed high the whole day..Even if someone coughs in front of me, I won’t get sick..I”m telling you this because it’s a home remedy..try it.. there still more stuff we can use for lemon and these are just one of those basics.. :3
(Trying lemon and honey now for a glowing skin)
taking lemon juice with warm water reduces my weight..to avoid this can I use normal water+lemon juice for glowing acne free face…pls do rply .use of lemon externally on face gives no improvement in my complexion.
my face nd arms skin has gotten quite a lot shades darker than my whole body.how to get it back?
should i just rub tomato juice or use lemon juice with tomato juice as my skin is very oily and easily prone to pimples?
somebody advised m tomato nd potato juice..which will work best and fast?
hi mam ,lemon juice using my face with stay in 15
min. Face is washed ,after i go to the sun, my
face is fully tanned, plse give me some solution
or homeremdy mam, plse plse plse reply mam
You should not use lemon juice and then go in the sun. Use it at night and apply sunscreen in the morning before going out in sun.
Mam..iam a girl of dark complexion..i would like to improve my complexion.. Can u suggest me a gud home remedy plz??..i have been using lemon since a week on my face…but as i just read this page..iam little bit bother about my skin…plz suggest me..@swati murty
hi Manisha. why dont you have a look at this post.
http://perfectskincareforyou.com/2015/04/5-steps-to-get-fairer-skin-five-series.html
follow the steps in the post and your skin will definitely brighten up.
mam my fully tanned 8 months are ago no change .plse give me some solution
check out following post:
http://perfectskincareforyou.com/2015/04/5-steps-to-get-fairer-skin-five-series.html
mam my face is fully tanned ,8 months are ago
no change .plse give me some solution
I want to lose my wait ,so can I take warm lemon water with honey at night (when I go to bed)
It’s effected or harmful please reply
hi, take it in the morning right after you get up!
hi….swati i have a doubt can i use lemon and honey at night time….and tomato juice at mrng time…on same day..is it k or …suggest me …plzzz i have very acne prblm…
yes, you can! but, make sure that lemon juice is less in quantity. it can be drying for skin!!
I have used lemon along with vitamin c crushed tablets and honey.results are amazing but I don’t want to end up blonde. So after how long should I use this mask. I
Love my current hair color after using this mask . I want this colour to be continued further . basically my question is how frequent should I use this hair mask to avoid blonde hair ??
Why fairness is so imp..human beings are really mad behind fairness..there’s no importance of feelings and emotions left in dis world..only fairness is compulsory..I just hate dis world..
Hi… I am shweta could u pls. tell me ma’m the proper proportion of honey and lemon to use on the face eg. 1tsp honey and 1tsp lemon juice… lk this and should we just apply it and leave or massage it and how much time to leave on the face before washing and after using this honey and lemon mask and after washing this do we again need to apply tomato juice on our face everytime after we apply honey and lemon to close the pores as u said we can use it as a tonor… thanks…… Awating your Reply….
If I m using lemon juice thn I should avoid face wash or I can use it after sometimes
i am getting pimples my skin is oily..is lemon juice good to remove pimples
i have a oily skin…….is drinking lemon juice good for skin..i am having pimples for many years……..i am 16 years old………….
How to use lemon juice with tomato for getting glow on face…Is it must be used in the night.because in the morning its not possible for me as i will have my office works..Can i use it regularly or every alternate day..Can anyone tell me about how to use cucumber for glow on face.
Hi swathi,
I have a doubt, if will take lemon water daily weight will get reduce ? actually I thought to start of taking lemon water daily, but my friends are telling weight will get reduce don’t take .
hi Srilakshmi. yes, it does reduce weight but not too much so if you are extremely thin, take it only thrice a week on alternate days and see how your body reacts to it and then you can continue or discontinue.
can I use lemon juice and honey daily?
hi Riya, if you mean apply on skin, no and if you want to drink it everyday, yes!
hi by drinking lemon juice can I get fair and white skin plz reply mam I want to look fair in a month plc rply
Hi can we get fairskin by drinking lemon juice in morning I want white skin in a month plz advice me mam and i wanna to gain weight also plz suggest some heplfull solution plz thankyou
hi Saba. nothing can give you fair skin. try to follow the steps in this post to brighten your skin tone.
http://perfectskincareforyou.com/2015/04/5-steps-to-get-fairer-skin-five-series.html
also, lemon juice does not help you gain weight. do yoga to gain healthy weight.
Can u give tips to get ride of tan skin plz
can u please give the sight of gaining weight yoga
i have uneven skintone 🙁 i look very cute but this unven skintone makes my beauty a disaster 😐 im drinking lemon juice every morning after seeing your blog.i dont want anything as face mask because im using a hebal face pack..after it worked im sure i will share it here.so i want tips how to drink lemon juice to even out and how many times a day can i drink?
you can only drink it once a day. excess would not really make any difference!
Hi can u give me the site of yoga to gain weight plz it’s urgent I am too thin plz suggest me
Hi Mam,
I am 31 yrs old and having acne scars on my cheeks and temple its kind of a hole..can you please suggest me an effective home remedy to atleast ruduce the scar to minimum.
Also kindly advise how long should I wait to see the results.
P.S: I have an oily / sensitive skin.
Awaiting your early response.
Hai…i havea dout. Drinking lemon water only at night will it make any difference in the fairness of the skin.
hi Pinky. drinking lemon water anytime of the day does not help with fairness. it just detoxifies the system and it is recommended to drink it first thing in the morning on empty stomach!
Hi,
I am getting black face, especially black skin near my nose.
kindly suggest me your ideas.
hlo……I am having dry skin with acne n dark spot over face n shoulders…..giv a solution for it…..Should I apply lime r tomato on face..?? morning having lime is good for dry skin??
thank you