As we know, in the kitchen, lemon has its place and we love it in a cake or in a sweet and savory recipe . Also, drink lemon juice helps burn fat. Indeed, by improving digestion, it removes toxins from your body and therefore fat! In external use, lemon juice also works wonders and its particularity, its acidity, makes it a very beneficial ally for your beauty . Also rich in antioxidants, it helps to improve the health of the skin, hair and nails .
In the shower, added to your rinse water, it will make your hair noticeably shinier than usual. If you want to test a light sweep without going to the hairdresser, it will lighten a little your hair and will give pretty golden reflections to blond or brown hair.
For scalp problems such as dandruff , produced by excess fat or on the contrary by extreme dryness, lemon is a natural and effective solution to improve hair health . Test the Alphanova Anti-Dandruff Bio DIY Active Concentrate , to add to your usual shampoo for a mixture adapted to your needs.
A pretty smile goes through a very white and unified dentition. Devilishly effective, thanks to its tartar and lightening action , soak your toothbrush in a little lemon juice to regain a dazzling smile; and fresh breath at the same time. Be careful, however, to do it only occasionally so as not to damage the dental enamel.
The nutrients in lemon help to prevent the nails from do not become brittle and opaque. In regular application it makes nails stronger and gives them a nice shiny appearance. Thanks to its lightening properties, it reduces the yellowish appearance due to nail polish, smoking or household chores.
Due to its astringent properties , lemon deeply cleanses the skin, unclogs pores and mercilessly eliminates the unsightly blackheads that spoil our lives. For a homemade mask, mix two teaspoons of lemon juice and an egg white, leaving it mainly on the nose and cheeks.
Excellent disinfectant for wounds and preventing the proliferation of microbes, lemon is ideal for acne problems because it prevents the infection from spreading to the rest of the face.
Once the acne episode has passed, unsightly marks often persist and lemon is also a great ally on this point. It acts as an antiseptic and accelerates healing .
If playing the sorcerer's apprentice by making your own products does not tempt you, the Lotion de Miss Ellaire du Laboratoire Indemne combines the disinfectant and astringent properties of lemon essential oil. It fits perfectly into a routine for a perfectly cleansed and makeup-free face and in addition it is certified organic, 100% natural, vegan, cruelty-free, made in France and Slow Cosmetics; what more could you ask for?
The lemon is a precious ally for oily skin . By regulating the pH of the skin, it cleanses problem-prone skin and helps eliminate excess sebum, one of the main causes of acne.
Brightening the complexion and ideal for alleviating stains , it is not for nothing that lemon is often included in the manufacture of products against pigment spots rich in fruit acids. These promote cell renewal, gently exfoliating and boosting collagen production. Refined skin texture and a new baby skin effect are yours.
The Lemonade Smoothing Scrub Exfoliant by Ole Henriksen , containing powerful AHA active ingredients, sugar grains and exfoliating lemon peel, guarantees you fresh and smooth skin. (Available at Sephora)
However, be careful to handle with care this fruit with a thousand virtues, whether you use the juice of a freshly squeezed lemon or in essential oil. The latter must be diluted in a vegetable oil to avoid skin irritation, lemon essential oil being dermocaustic in its pure state. Finally, since lemon presents a risk of photosensitization, apply your care preferably during your evening routine and especially not before exposure to the sun.
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