Lemon essential oil is extracted from the peel and fruit of lemons, providing antioxidant properties and versatility when used. As a result, lemon oil has become a commonly used essential oil in beauty products.
Exfoliation:
Vitamin C found in lemons helps neutralize free radicals, remove accumulated dead cells within hair follicles, and stimulate cell regeneration. Therefore, lemon essential oil can be used in the process of exfoliating dead cells on the skin.
Treating Acne:
Apply a few drops of lemon oil to a bowl of hot water, steam your face over it. Alternatively, dilute and apply directly to target area. Lemon oil can effectively neutralize bacteria residing in the pores, which causes acne due to its antibacterial properties.
Because lemon oil has healing properties, it helps heal swollen spots caused by acne and treats scars.
Not only does the use of lemon oil on the skin have an effect on lightening dark spots quite effectively.
Use as a Face Cleanser:
Some facial cleansers derived from lemon essential oil can enhance and support facial cleansing. However, lemon oil can dry out the skin, so be more cautious.
Brightening the Skin:
Vitamin C also has the effect of fading dark spots and evening out skin tone. You can apply a few drops of lemon oil to the face before going to bed and rinse with warm water the next morning.
Wrinkle Reduction:
Lemon oil protects against oxidation on the surface of the skin, promotes collagen production. The natural enzymes found in lemon essential oil contribute to shrinking pores, making the surface of the skin smoother.
Notes on using lemon oil:
When used correctly, lemon essential oil is safe for the skin as long as you do not have any issues such as allergies or sensitivities to it. However, dosage should be taken into consideration to ensure skin safety:
– Skin irritation: Concentrated lemon oil is quite strong and may cause skin irritation. Some studies show that the rate of people sensitive to lemon is relatively high. Therefore, caution is needed when using it.
– Increased sensitivity to sunlight: Citrus oils may increase the skin’s sensitivity to sunlight. This can cause redness and rashes.