Summary
Rich in many vitamins, the flesh and juice of lemon are highly appreciated in many dishes. However, the virtues of lemon peel, which is often discarded, remain largely unknown. So, how can we make the most of a lemon? Let's take a look at this beauty and health ally.
Lemon for the skin: benefits
Widely used in our kitchens, lemon contains a set of medicinal substances that can act on both the body and the skin. We find in lemon flesh and peel:Vitamin C; Vitamin B9; Pectin; Minerals such as potassium, calcium, and phosphorus; Trace elements such as iron and copper.
Thus, lemon is particularly appreciated for its properties:
Anti-cancer: it contributes to the destruction of possible cancer cells; Supporting proper intestinal transit: lemon reduces bloating, swelling, constipation, and gas; Detoxifying: drinking lemon juice mixed with warm water on an empty stomach in the morning helps promote the elimination of toxins; Disinfectant and astringent, particularly appreciated for treating skin problems or lightening it.
Note: lemon juice only lightens the skin by one shade.
Detoxifying the body
FEATURED BY Numerous uses of lemon on the skin Thanks to the many active compounds mentioned above, there are many ways to take care of your skin with a lemon. It is possible to:Tighten pores, disinfect and degrease the skin of the face by applying cotton balls soaked in lemon juice to areas with pimples, acne, or chapped skin; Lighten skin and hair by spraying the juice of a lemon mixed with an equal amount of water, avoiding any cuts or injuries; Lighten or reduce stains on teeth by depositing lemon juice on toothpaste when brushing teeth; Whiten nails by rubbing them directly with a lemon or soaking fingertips in lemon water for 30 minutes, 5 days in a row; Soften certain parts of the body, such as elbows or feet, by rubbing them with a lemon; Make a natural scrub by mixing the juice of a lemon with two tablespoons of brown sugar and an egg white. This recipe aims to eliminate dead skin from the face and restore the skin's radiance.
Note: it is not recommended to expose skin covered in lemon juice to the sun, as it may cause burns.
The care and uses mentioned above can be done using lemons:
Sold in all supermarkets; Organic, especially for skin care; Whose juice is already pressed and packaged in small bottles.
