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Does lemon juice help acne? Lemon Juice for Acne and Acne Scars

You may have heard about the amazing benefits of lemon juice for acne and you may be curious whether lemon juice really does help reduce acne. Well, it’s true…for many people. Due to its natural acidic qualities and disinfectant properties, lemon juice is generally considered a highly effective treatment for mild to moderate acne.

Applying lemon juice topically can significantly improve your skin quality very quickly. In addition to that, drinking lemon water is another way to treat your acne from within. If you do both, you may really see dramatic results very quickly, sometimes even within 24 hours your skin will begin to look better.

As with most acne treatments, whether prescription medication, a home-made remedy, or over the counter, some people find that it works great, while others see no improvement. The good news is that it’s inexpensive and perfectly safe, so if it doesn’t work, you can use the rest of the juice to make lemonade to ease your disappointment.

Lemon Juice for Acne

Lemon juice is, a citric acid and very rich in vitamin C, which has many benefits for all skin types. The citric acid acts to exfoliate the skin, an important step in treating acne. It’s also an astringent, thus helping to dry the zits and blackheads.

** Use fresh lemon juice because the bottled form is made from concentrate and is not as fresh.

** Drinking lemon juice for acne. Squeeze the juice of one lemon in to a glass and dilute with water to taste – this you can experiment with as you go along. Drink first thing in the morning, throughout your day and/or before going to bed. A beneficial side-effect of this lemon juice and acne tip is that it also works as a great internal cleanser and has been found to detox the liver.

** Applying lemon juice to acne affected skin. To apply to your skin, clean your face first. Apply a sliced piece of lemon directly to the affected acne areas, or use cotton wool or cotton bud to prevent the spread of pimples to other areas. If you feel a burning sensation, you can dilute the lemon juice with a little water.

Leave on the face for about an hour and then rinse with warm water, patting dry (not rubbing) with a clean towel. You should see some improvements to your skin in about a month. If you combine the lemon juice treatment along with a good cleanser, you should see even better results.

** You may feel a slight burning sensation, but don’t be alarmed. Stinging means the juice is working to slows down inflammatory processes. If your skin is very sensitive, try diluting the juice with water.

Lemon Juice for Acne Scars

Lemon juice has been known as a natural exfoliate for decades, however it’s just now becoming more recognized as a product to treat scars.

The reason for this is because the lemons juice is an alpha hydroxy acid that exfoliates by removing the upper, damaged, layers of skin so the new layers of fresh, healthier skin can come up. Additionally, the juice in lemons will help smooth a scar out and break up the tough fibroblasts that scars are made up of.

Lemon juice also has bleaching properties that can help hyper-pigmented and discolored skin caused by ultraviolet light exposure or red spots where acne pimples used to be.

Make it a habit to drink lemon juice for acne throughout the day. Especially, if you are used to drinking lots of soda (soft drinks) all day, replacing it with lemon juice with water will do wonders for your skin and body.

Will this work for you? I guess you don’t know until you try it.

Because you’re worth it!

Questions? Comments? Suggestions?

Why not add to the conversation in the comment section below! Have you tried any of the above lemon juice for acne treatments? Do you have a tip that you would like to share with the readers of this blog.

I’ll be looking forward to hearing from you! Thanks!

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Finally! 4 Amazing Green Remedies for Acne Free Skin: How Spinach and Other Greens Can Help Clear Your Skin Be Acne Free

If you are wondering how to get rid of acne and how to finally get clear skin, changing your diet is one of the steps you should be taking treat acne naturally and achieve truly long lasting results.

Today, I want to recommend that you add more greens to your nutrition – I guarantee that if you just try it, it can do wonders to your skin and body.

Spinach (and other greens too) is incredibly good for your skin and it can help your body to clear up acne. Keep in mind that this is a long term solution – if you are wondering how to get rid of pimples fast – like overnight fast – this may not be a solution for you .

How can greens be good for clear skin?

Benefits of spinach are common knowledge. Spinach contains various nutrients and vitamin that can support skin healing process. The most useful vitamins of spinach are vitamin A, C, E, and K. They are really good for clearing up skin. The antioxidants contained in spinach will also clear up acne quickly. Spinach has an abundant amount of iron, which will be useful to prevent cancer, arthritis, and heart disease.

Spinach is an excellent source of these important nutrients:

Vitamin K, Vitamin A (great for clearing acne), Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6
Manganese
Folate
Magnesium
Iron
Calcium
Potassium
Antioxidants
Protein (contains all essential Amino Acids)
Fiber

Just like other green vegetables that contain chlorophyll and carotene, spinach is a remarkable protector against various disorders, including skin problems.

Now, how can you clear up acne with spinach?

Consuming spinach and other leafy-greens and vegetables on a regular basis can help your body heal and clear up acne, and the good news is it’s easy to incorporate it into your every day diet, even if you are a very picky eater.

Here are some suggestions:

4. Green Salads for Acne Free Skin

The most obvious, although not the easiest solution is to make a spinach salad. However, for most of people, preparing and eating big salads on a regular basis is a major challenge. But don’t despair… there is a better way….

…introducing…

4. Green Smoothies for Acne Free Skin

Green smoothies are simply greens blended with some sweet fruits and some water. They are delicious, very filling and satisfying. They can help you get rid of cravings – so that you can avoid all these junk foods, processed foods, ice creams, chocolate, sweets, fatty foods, and other unhealthy foods that are causing your acne problems in the first place.

I recommend that you start with spinach smoothies, because spinach is probably the mildest tasting green to add to your smoothie – so it’s easiest to tolerate, if you are not used to consuming more rich-tasting greens, such as arugula (one of my favorites), kale, or collards.

Here are some great starter recipes for you to have fun with:

Photo by João M. Fernandes Flickr.com

Spinach-Mixed-Berries

a cup of fresh spinach

1 cup of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries (fresh or frozen)

(I use mixed berries that I buy at BJ’s)

2 bananas (fresh or frozen)

1 1/2 cup water

For the Mixed Berries Smoothie I usually use frozen organic mixed berries I buy at BJs – a big 3 lbs bag for $9.99 – they are amazing in smoothies – and this is simply my favorite smoothie!

Spinach-Blueberry

1 large banana, ripe

1 cup blueberries, frozen (or Wild Blueberries from BJ’s)

1 cup oz spinach, fresh

1 1/2 cups pure water

For this smoothie, I’m using frozen Wild Blueberries from BJ’s – a big 3 lbs bag for $7.99 – they are amazing in smoothies – and this is simply my favorite smoothie!

Spinach-Mixed Tropical Fruit

1 large banana, ripe and peeled

1/4 avocado flesh

6 oz spinach, fresh

1/2 cup pineapple, frozen

1/2 cup mango, frozen

1/2 cup grapes, frozen

1/2 cup strawberries, frozen

1 1/2 cup water

For this smoothie, I’m using frozen mixed fruits from BJ’s – a big 5 lbs bag for $9.99 – great value and taste!

Spinach-Pear-Celery

1 cup spinach

2 pears

1 stalk of celery

1 cup water

Spinach-Peach

1 cup spinach leaves

6 peaches

2 cups water

Spinach-Kiwi

1 banana

2 peaches

2 handfuls of spinach leaves

1 cup water

Spinach-Watermelon-Strawberries

One half small seeded watermelon, peel and all

10 strawberries

1 bunch spinach

1 cup water

Spinach-Mango Green Smoothie

1 large banana, ripe

1 cup mangoes

1/2 cup strawberries

5 oz spinach

1 cup of water

Spinach-Banana-Orange Smoothie Recipe

2 large ripe bananas

2 oranges

1 cup of baby spinach

Spinach and Cantaloupe Melon Smoothie Recipe

1/2 cantaloupe melon

1 cup of spinach

Spinach-Tomato

Here is a savory recipe for a spinach-tomato smoothie:

4 ripe plum tomatoes

1 handful of spinach leaves

4 leaves of basil leaves

4. Green Juice for Acne Free Skin

You can drink spinach juice with ingredients as follow: 1/2 tomato, 1/4 cucumber, 1 carrot, 1 celery stalk, a handful of spinach, 1/2 Red Pepper, 1/2-Cup of Cabbage, and 1 green onion. Put all the ingredients on the juicer and you can drink this juice daily. It is effective for skin healing and will protect your skin from acne.

4. Green Mask for Acne Free Skin

Although I much prefer applying greens “internally”, spinach can also be applied externally to your skin. Just blend a few leaves with little water and apply it to your face as acne mask for 20 minutes. It will help your skin to remove dirt, oil, and inflammation. You will find that this treatment is really refreshing and rejuvenating.

That’s how you can clear up acne with spinach. Start drinking green smoothies and green juices regularly, and you’ll likely see an improvement very quickly.

Now, you already know that spinach is good for skin. This is the perfect time to clear your skin and all of your acne with spinach. Don’t forget to check out other foods that are beneficial for your skin.

I admit – I am totally hooked on green smoothies!

I never use exact recipes – I constantly experiment by adding different ingredients, depending on what sounds good to my body each day.

Although some smoothies taste more delicious than others, I haven’t been disappointed yet!

One caveat: Because of the high oxalic acid content of spinach, some experts recommend to keep your spinach intake down to once or twice a week. Also, if you have any health issues such as kidney stones, it’s best to avoid spinach altogether. If you have any questions or concerns, speak to your doctor or nutritionist before introducing any changes to your diet.

Now that you know how to make some basic spinach recipes, you can experiment with other variations on this theme. When you are ready, start incorporate other, stronger tasting greens into your smoothies.

Submit Your Results with Green Recipes!

If you try these recipes for a while and get good results, why not write the review below. Also, when you find a taste you love, why not submit your favorite smoothie recipe in the comment section below!

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