FACE PACKS using ordinary vegetables and fruits. LEMON

Face masks at home. Whitening mask with LEMON

INNA CODRU , MAY 18, 2018

One American proverb says - "If life gave you lemons, by all means make lemonade." But we will use them to get rid of age spots! Systematic research over the years has proven that the citric acid and vitamin C present in lemon make it an ideal whitening agent, which is exactly what we need.

There are many ways you can use this ingredient, depending on your skin's sensitivity. We will look at three of them:

Method number 1 :

Facial mask - Lemon juice and water

Lemon juice, by itself, is a great way to remove dark spots. However, in concentrated form, it can be quite harsh on the skin. Thus, using water to dilute lemon juice is a good idea, especially if you have sensitive skin.

What you will need:

• 1 lemon


• filtered water


• cotton pads

Mode of application:

• Squeeze lemon juice into a clean bowl.


• Add an equal amount of pure, filtered water to the lemon juice.


• Use a cotton pad to apply the solution to the desired area of ​​the face.


• Leave the mixture on for 20 minutes and then wash off with water without using soap.

How often?

Every day.

Method number 2 :

Facial mask - Lemon juice and yogurt

The whitening effect of lemon juice and the cleansing properties of yogurt will give the combined result of whitening your age spots and brightening your complexion. Who doesn't want to kill two birds with one stone, right?

What you will need:

• 1 lemon


• 1 st. spoon of classic yogurt

Mode of application:

• Squeeze lemon juice into a clean bowl.


• Add 1 tablespoon of yogurt and mix well.


• Apply the paste on your face and leave it on for 30 minutes.


• Wash off with clean water.

How often?

Twice a week.

Method #3 - Facial Scrub with Lemon Juice and Sugar

The exfoliating properties of sugar and the whitening effect of lemon juice work together to make the perfect scrub to get rid of all your dead skin and give your face the freshness of a spring morning.

What you will need:

• half a lemon


• 1 teaspoon sugar

Mode of application:

• Squeeze lemon juice into a clean bowl.


• Add a teaspoon of sugar to the lemon juice and mix well (you can also add a teaspoon of coconut oil to the mixture if you have dry skin).


• Apply the mixture with your fingers and scrub your face using circular motions, paying special attention to dark spots.


• Continue brushing for two minutes.


• Wash off with clean water. And dry your face.

How often?

Once a week.

!!! WARNING: 1) Do not apply any home remedies containing lemon juice around or under the eyes as the skin in these areas is very sensitive.

2) Do not go out into sunlight during or immediately after using lemon juice products, as it makes the skin very sensitive and can cause sunburn.

Tips: 1) Use only freshly squeezed lemon juice, as store-bought lemon juice contains preservatives that can harm your skin.

2) If you have sensitive skin, you can add honey or rose water to any of the above mixtures to make them softer.

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