Using Lemon Juice for Acne Scar Treatment
by Dr. Jeffrey Shapiro, MD
Doctors Health Press
Did you know that lemon juice has benefits for acne and scars? It’s a terrific alternative to the harsh chemicals often used when treating both. Acne is the most common skin problem faced by teenagers and adults alike, and no matter the age everyone wants to find a way to eliminate the acne and scars quickly and effectively.
The pores on our faces can often get clogged with oil, dirt, and dead skin cells, which is the main reason for acne whether it is a whitehead, blackhead, pimple, or cyst. Typical acne treatments have either (and sometimes both) salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide in their treatment formulas, but they can dry out the skin and cause redness and irritation.
Lemon juice is natural, costs pennies per treatment, and can fight the inflammation that often makes acne red and irritated.
How Lemon Helps Treat Acne Scars
Lemons are amazing for treating acne and removing scars, thanks to their natural and nutritional properties—they aren’t just for making lemonade! High in vitamin C, lemon juice helps develop collagen, a structural protein found in the body, and this collagen is what creates new skin cells and fresh skin. The acidity in the juice helps kill bacteria sitting on the skin and in pores, and breaks down the sebum (oil) contributing to the clogged pore and therefore the acne.
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