6 homemade facial mask recipes with lemon

The beneficial properties of lemon

The pulp of lemon fruits contains a large amount of organic acids. The white layer between the skin and the fruit is called albedo. It contains the main supply of vitamin C.

Once in the body, citric acid is converted into potassium carbonate and calcium, making the environment more alkaline. Therefore, using juice inside or using it in the form of skin care products, the epidermis can be brought back to normal ph (acid-base balance) with a tendency to oily. A lemon oil is rich in terpenes and citrine, vitamins of groups A and B - well nourishes and moisturizes dry skin, prone to peeling.

In combination with affordability and low cost, the fruit becomes an indispensable tool in the fight against many skin problems.

• It relieves inflammation and acne. Acid kills viruses and fights bacteria growth. By regularly rubbing the skin with lemon juice, you can permanently get rid of black spots and acne. But do not use acid masks until your inflammation goes away.
• Prevents the early appearance of wrinkles. Lemon is an excellent antioxidant. Starting the process of neutralizing free radicals, it slows down the aging of skin cells.
• Eliminates dryness. Due to lack of nutrition, the face begins to dry and peel off. Citric acid makes a gentle peeling, eliminating the cornea and replenishing the epidermis with the necessary elements.
• Removes age spots. Acidic medium brightens the skin. By regularly rubbing your face with lemon juice, you can discolor freckles and get rid of hormonal or age-related pigmentation.
• Strengthening of rosacea vessels. Temperature changes, circulatory disorders, excess ultraviolet radiation are the precursors of education rosacea. Lemon facial mask will help strengthen the walls of blood vessels. They become more elastic and more easily tolerate the impact of an aggressive environment.

5 ways to prevent unwanted effects

The face mask made of lemon is universal. It suits all skin types. Helps to get rid of the problems that are most often found on the face. However, do not forget - with prolonged exposure to acids on sensitive and dry skin, irritation or even a burn may appear.

1. Vary quantity. Thin skin requires less concentrated lemon juice than oily and rough. Hold the mask until the face starts to redden, but do not allow excessive burning.
2. Do not abuse home peeling in the summer. Citric acid promotes the release of young skin cells. They are most in need of protection from sunlight. After the procedure, use a cream with SPF protection (UV protection) for several days in a row.
3. Observe expiration dates. Natural acidity helps the lemon not to spoil for a long time.But adding other natural ingredients to the juice significantly reduces the shelf life of home cream. Do not procure for future use. The amount of nutrients in a lemon that has been lying for several days cannot be compared with that just cut.
4. Do not use store juice. It contains preservatives and dyes that are harmful to the skin. Add only natural to home remedies.
5. Allergy check required. Lemon juice is an aggressive environment for the epidermis. Before using a home mask, check the reaction on the elbow. Put a little prepared composition on a sensitive area of ​​the skin of the hand and wait five minutes. If the area does not turn red and does not begin to itch, then the mixture can be applied to the face. All people are different, do not rely on someone else's experience. Watch the reaction of your body and use only those recipes that your skin approved.

Homemade recipes for lemon masks. Home whitening

When used properly, a lemon will help your skin glow. It can be used both in pure form or diluted with water or with the addition of other natural components.

Peeling mask

Facial cleansing should be regular. The number of dead cells on our skin is growing every day. Peeling will help to clean the skin. With age, the natural processes of peeling slow down 30 times. The layers of the epidermis grow and overlap. In order to help the skin of the face begin to breathe again, cosmetologists use masks with citric acid. You can do home peeling without visiting a specialist.

1. Squeeze the lemon and pass the juice through a fine sieve to rid it of seeds.
2. Wipe your face and leave on the skin for a quarter of an hour.
3. Rinse off.

This homemade lemon face mask recipe is suitable for all skin types and age groups.

Whitening with flour

If the skin is prone to pigmentation, then a whitening face mask with lemon should be part of daily care. Cleansing is best done at night. You will need freshly squeezed juice (1 tablespoon) and wheat flour (1 teaspoon).

1. Mix the ingredients and apply the resulting paste on the face with a thick layer.
2. Cover with a towel or thick cloth.
3. Keep a little less than half an hour.
4. Rinse off.

Whitening with Yolk and Olive Oil

The combination of eggs and lemon juice has always been famous for its soft whitening properties. You can use the recipe for oily and dry skin.

1. 1 teaspoon of lemon juice pour in the same amount olive oil.
2. Beat the yolk thoroughly (without a blender) and add it to the mixture.
3. Put the resulting mask on your face for about 15 minutes.
4. Rinse off.

If you want to lighten age spots, but you have an increased sensitivity of the skin to lemon, use apple cider vinegar, aloe vera juice, parsley or dandelion in the same dosage.

Cleanser for oily skin

The benefits of lemon for oily skin have long been proven. It helps fight the sources of infection on the face and narrow pores. Combining lemon with honey and salt, you can prepare an effective homemade mask.

1. Mix a pinch of salt, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and 0.5 teaspoon of warmed honey.
2. Stir until a uniform, creamy liquid is obtained.
3. Apply a mask, do not forget to make massage movements from the center of the face to the periphery. The exposure time is 20 minutes.
4. Rinse off.

Tonic with sour cream and oatmeal

Toning your skin daily is as important as cleansing and moisturizing. This mask is suitable for any type. It will tighten and refresh your face well after the first application.

1. In one tablespoon of oatmeal, add 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of low-fat sour cream.
2. Put a mask on your face.
3. Massage lightly. Leave to act 15 minutes.
4. Rinse off.

Homemade cream mask

Lemon goes well with homemade yogurt. If the skin is oily or combination - use fat-free, if dry, with signs of wilting - oily. Honey will add to this mask of nutrition.

1. Mix 2 tablespoons of natural yogurt, a teaspoon of honey and lemon juice. Add liquid Vitamin E if desired.
2. Apply cream in the direction from the center of the face to the periphery.
3. Rinse off.

It is advisable to store such a cream no more than 3-4 days in a cool place.

Repeat all procedures once or twice a week. It is better to do them in courses of 8-12 times. Lemon juice can cause a noticeable tingling sensation on the face. If you feel a strong burning sensation, it is better to interrupt the procedure by washing your face with slightly cool water. After home masks, moisturize the skin with the usual cream. This mask is very effective, confirmation of the positive reviews.

Do not forget, masks with lemon are contraindicated for people suffering from hypersensitivity to this component, as well as in the presence of open wounds on the skin and serious inflammation.