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Clear Off Acne Using Lemon With These 5 Simple Tips

by Shirley Johanna on Feb 29 2016 5:31 PM

Clear Off Acne Using Lemon With These 5 Simple Tips
Acne is a common skin problem that starts when oil and dead skin cells clog up the pores. Getting rid of acne scars can be difficult than eliminating acne.
Dr.Aakriti Mehra, consultant dermatologist, Enhance Clinics, shares some home remedies using lemon to remove acne scars.

Lemon Juice Application: Take lemon juice in a small bowl, soak a cotton ball in it and squeeze out the excess juice from it. Apply the lemon juice to the acne-affected area. Leave it on the skin for 10 minutes or till the lemon juice dries out completely. Rinse the area with water, and then pat dry with a clean towel. Repeat this remedy twice every day.

Lemon Juice and Honey: Take lemon juice and honey in a bowl and mix well. Apply this mixture to the acne-affected area with your finger tips and leave it for five minutes. Wash the area with water and pat dry with a clean towel. Follow this remedy once a day.

Lemon and Egg White Mask: Take an egg and separate the white portion of it. Add two tablespoons of lemon juice to it and whisk well. Divide the mixture into three parts. Apply the first layer of the mixture to the skin and leave for five to seven minutes and then apply the second layer. After five to seven minutes, apply the third layer to the acne. After five to seven minutes, clean the area with warm water, and then pat the skin dry. Follow this remedy regularly.

Lemon and Chickpea: Take the chickpea powder in a small bowl and squeeze the lemon juice on it. Mix the ingredients well to make a smooth paste. Apply it on the acne-affected skin and leave for a few minutes. Rinse the area with lukewarm water and wipe the skin with a clean towel. You can apply your regular moisturizer to your skin if you feel that it has become very dry. Use this remedy once on a daily basis.

Lemon and Yogurt: Take lemon juice and yogurt in a bowl and mix well to make a paste. Apply this paste on the acne-affected area with your fingertips. Leave it on the skin for a few minutes, and then wash the area with water. Repeat this process regularly.

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