Lemons for personal use

Most people are knowledgeable about using lemons for cooking, and quite a few know about health remedies that include lemons. Another use for lemons is personal and cosmetic care. Below is a list of cosmetic things that lemons and lemon juice can be used for.

Clear skin - Lemon juice is loaded with Vitamin C which helps your skin stay clear and helps to decrease wrinkles and blemishes. Folks with acne can use lemon juice on their skin to help it stay clear.

Lighten Age Spots - Most people get brown spots, often called liver spots, on their skin when they get older. They come from sun exposure but are harmless. These spots can be lightened with lemon juice. Put some on the spot and let it sit for a few minutes, then rinse it off. Do this daily and the spots will lighten.

Highlight Hair - Using lemon juice is a way you can get highlights in your hair without the use of harsh chemicals. Mix 1/4 cup of lemon juice with 3/4 of a cup of water. Use this to rinse your hair. Sit in the sun till your hair dries. Do this for about a week. At the end of the week you should see results.

Breath Freshener - Rinse your mouth with lemon juice, then swallow it. It will kill the bacteria in your mouth that cause the odor. Then rinse your mouth and teeth well with water. If the lemon juice stays in your mouth it can damage the enamel on your teeth.

Dandruff - Using lemon juice is a very easy way to combat dandruff. Massage about two tablespoons of lemon juice into your scalp and rinse with water. Then mix 1 teaspoon of lemon juice with a cup of water and rinse again with it. Keep doing this until you notice the dandruff getting better.

Lip Exfoliator - Put some lemon juice on your lips before you go to bed. Wash it off in the morning. This will help to remove dead skin cells and dried skin.

Strengthen Nails - Women like long nails but they can become weak and brittle. To combat this soak your nails in lemon juice for 10 minutes and then rinse well. Doing this once a week will help strengthen  your nails and remove any yellow tinge on your fingernails.

Sources:
http://www.thealternativedaily.com./21-extraordinary-uses-for-lemons/
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty/uses-for-lemons
http://lifestyle.howstuffworks.com/style/makeup/face/10-ways-to-use-lemon-juice-in-beauty-regime.htm#page=3

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