The dark spots on the skin They can appear at any time, and is that in addition to the inevitable passage of time, our dermis is daily exposed to external pollutants, chemicals or environmental factors that end up damaging its natural tone causing it to look less healthy.
That is why it is so important to hydrate and take care of the skin on a daily basis, but what can we do when those dark spots are already a reality and visible? A good option is to try to mitigate and reduce them by using natural treatments such as the one we propose in the following OneHowTo article based on lemon. Read carefully and learn how to use lemon to lighten skin.
Steps to follow:
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The lemon It is a citrus fruit very rich in vitamin C and it is precisely this nutrient that inhibits the production of melanin, making the skin appear more uniform, beautiful and slightly lighter. Therefore, if you wish reduce dark spots both on the face and in some areas of the body prone to darkening such as the armpits, knees or elbows, lemon juice will be of great help to achieve this. In addition, lemon is an antioxidant so it also favors the youth of the skin; and astringent, ideal for removing impurities, excess oil and keeping pores closed.
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Before using lemon to lighten the skin, it is essential exfoliate the area to be treated previously so that the treatment gives good results and you really get a lighter tone. To do this, you must choose a specific exfoliating lotion for the face or body and apply it gently using circular movements. When finished, rinse with plenty of water and your skin is ready to receive the next lemon lightening treatment.
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For lighten skin with lemon, you just have to squeeze the juice of a lemon and mix it in equal parts with water. Once ready, soak a cotton pad in the mixture and gently wipe the area you want to rinse for a few minutes. You should let the lemon juice sit on the skin for at least 20 minutes so that it is completely absorbed. After that time, rinse the area with plenty of water and apply the hydrant cream that you use regularly.
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Another more hydrating option for your skin and with a double lightening effect is to mix lemon juice with another product with powerful whitening properties such as natural yogurt. Prepare a mask based on half natural yogurt with the juice of a lemon and apply it on darkened skin, letting it rest for 30 minutes. Finish by removing with plenty of water and also apply moisturizer.
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This treatment to lighten the skin with lemon, you can carry it out once a day until you notice the results, but if your skin is sensitive it is best to do it every two days. In addition, before applying it you must take into account the following recommendations:
- Wear it preferably at night. In the case of doing it during the day, do not expose the skin to the sun as new spots could appear in the area.
- If you are going to apply lemon juice to your face, make sure it does not come into contact with your eyes and avoid spreading it around the eyes.
- Keep your skin well hydrated daily so that the treatment is not harmful to you.
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Lemon is not the only product you can turn to for recover your skin tone naturally, as there are others that are similarly useful for this purpose, such as potato juice, milk or rice water. Find out how you should use them in the article How to whiten skin naturally.
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