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Lemons: A Fresh Ingredient For Your Beauty Needs

Citrus has always been a favorite of mine – from incorporating it into my juices, teas, foods, and all-around every day life, I have come to love it’s taste and scent. Many people recognize it as a beneficial beauty ingredient, but most don’t realize its full potential. Which is why I want to share some of its multifunctional benefits with you today! Are you ready for it?

As most of you are aware, lemons are a highly acidic fruit that are no stranger to California soil [which happens to be my home base for living and working]. They are a fabulous source of vitamins C & B, both of which are amazing for your skin. And of course, they work in so many different ways to enhance your beauty, naturally!

For Your Skin – Lemon juice has antibacterial and antifungal properties, which makes it fabulous for cleansing the skin and treating acne. It is also well known for its ability to lighten skin, which means helping fade scars and dark spots for more even skin tone! Could it possibly do more? Yes! Lemon juice is also known for exfoliating your skin, as the acid works as a gentle “peel”. I have indulged in both lemon-based products and fun DIY remedies found via Pinterest. I love love love everything lemon-based for my skin. It is an especially nice touch in the Spring/Summer since the uplifting scent matches the weather. Read more

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