Keep Your Skin Lemony Fresh

The natural cleansing power of the lemon is used for cleaning everything from clothing to dishes. A little lemon juice is great for removing ink stains, rinsing soap residue from clothing and a natural deodorizer in the dishwasher.

It's also a staple item for beauty care. Beautiful blondes have long since known the secret to maintaining their hair colour by pouring lemon juice over their locks. It's a natural lightener that's also used to reduce dark spots and freckles on the face, hands and body.

But, there's so much more you can do with the mighty lemon!

A natural anti-oxidant, lemons are also a great supply of Vitamin C as well as other nutrients and vitamins. They are a fantastic anti-aging compound, since they help stimulate the production of collagen, the body's countermeasure to lines, wrinkles and sagging skin.

Combining equal parts of lemon juice, honey and oatmeal makes a wonderful daily cleansing scrub. Rich in anti-oxidants, it also exfoliates and moisturizes. If you find the consistency is too thick, simply add some water until it is reduced to a thin paste. This formula keeps well in the refrigerator, so you can have a supply on hand to use every day.

Simply massage onto damp skin in circular motions to expel dead skin cells and deeply cleanse the pores. It's great for everything from acne to wrinkles, so everyone can benefit from it. To close your pores after cleansing, try adding a little lemon juice to witch hazel and water for a refreshing and stimulating toner.

Last but not least, after washing and toning, every skin care regime needs to be followed with a good moisturizer. You can easily make your own with equal parts olive oil, honey and lemon juice. Deeply nourishing and hydrating, this is a simple and effective way to enrich your skin and increase the natural production of collagen. Unlike traditional moisturizing lotions, this one should be rinsed off after about ten minutes.

Lemons are incredibly versatile and offer a range of health benefits, including giving you wonderfully radiant skin.

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