26/09/2022
Lemon Essential Oil & Skin 🍋
Based on both scientific research and anecdotal accounts, lemon oil may have the following benefits when it comes to skin care:
🍋Absorbent
🍋Antibacterial
🍋Antifungal, such as against Candida yeast
🍋Astringent
🍋Conditioning
🍋Fragrant
🍋Helps decrease hyperpigmentation
Here are some of the most common uses for Lemon Essential oil on skin.
Acne and acne scars
Together, the astringent and antimicrobial properties of Lemon EO can potentially reduce inflammation and P. acnes, the bacteria that causes inflammatory acne. Astringents are also known for getting rid of dead skin cells that clog pores.
The qualities of lemon oil that make it lightly exfoliating can also reduce hyperpigmentation from acne.
Facial cleanser
Some over-the-counter face washes have lemon extracts to enhance the cleansing properties of the products. If you’re considering adding lemon oil extract to your own face washing routine, simply mix one drop of oil to a small amount of the wash in your hand before use.
Since lemon oil can potentially dry out your skin, you may want to try this method once a day to start.
Bath enhancer
A warm bath on its own can relax muscles and be therapeutic. As a bonus, citrus-based essential oils like lemon can also boost your mood and make you feel less fatigued.
To use lemon oil in your bath, mix 5 to 10 drops of essential oil to a cup of carrier oil.
Add this mixture to a bathtub full of warm water.
You can use this method as often as you’d like, but you should discontinue if any signs of irritation show up.
Furthermore Lemon Essential oil has a few benefits and other uses that can be very helpful in everyday life.
You can find a few of these benefits and uses below 👇
Get in touch with us for Pure Essential oils today.
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