15 tips to use & make lemon mask for acne treatment

lemon mask for acne

Being an inflammatory skin disease, acne is caused by the excess accumulation of oil in your sebaceous glands. Then, these glands will be clogged and infected causing acne along with its symptoms, particularly on your face and some other body parts.

Luckily, lemon can give you relief from this problem! It is a very natural and inexpensive home treatment for acne, compared to other treatments. It also contains many other benefits rather than healing acne and its smell is so great. Lemon has many properties such as antibacterial, astringent, skin lightening, citric acid, an acidic agent, vitamin C, exfoliate, and strong antioxidant that can help to cure acne completely as well as prevent the acne scars.

In this article, Vkool.com will show you 15 effective ways on how to use & make the lemon mask for acne removal without any side effect. This article listed the best methods that use lemon along with some other natural ingredients to treat acne effectively at home from reliable sources. However, it is not intended to give medical advice and it is solely for the informational purpose. Keep reading this article to learn these useful methods on how to use & make the lemon mask for acne removal.

15 Best Tips To Use & Make Lemon Mask For Acne Treatment

Lemon actually treats acne thanks to some factors below:

  • Lemon contains antimicrobial and antibacterial properties that can aid in fighting against the bacteria causing acne as well as boosting the immune system to avoid the future attack of acne.
  • In addition, critic acid content present in lemon works as a chemical exfoliant that eliminates the dead skin cells (clog pores leading to infection and irritation). It also works as a natural chemical peel to remove acne.
  • Plus, it also has a natural astringent property that helps in pushing out the excess oil along with dirt from the skin pores and shrinking them. This will prevent any dirt or bacteria from entering into the skin pores to clog them.
  • Besides, its mild bleaching effect can help to reduce the inflammation and redness caused by acne. It also contains a skin lightening property that can help to make your skin whiter and smoother.
  • It is very rich in vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant, helps to combat the free radicals that cause inflammation in your skin and then acne breakouts.

1. Lemon Juice

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Here are detailed directions on how to use & make lemon mask for acne treatment:

Ingredients:

  • A fresh lemon
  • A cotton ball

Directions:

  • Firstly, you squeeze the lemon to extract its juice.
  • Then, you wash your face with a mild soap and lukewarm water.
  • Next, you dip a cotton ball in this juice and wring it out to remove the excess liquid.
  • Now, you apply the cotton ball directly on your affected skin.
  • You continue doing this process until it covers completely the entire affected area.
  • After that, you wait for overnight.
  • Finally, you rinse this area with cold water and pat it dry with a towel.
  • You should repeat the process regularly for twice per day.
  • Or, you can also rub a half of lemon on the affected area.

Learn more: Beauty recipes of lemon for the hair and skin

2. Lemon With Yogurt

lemon mask for acne

Yogurt contains acidic nature and the antibacterial property present in these acids can prevent the acne problem as well as make your skin beautiful and soft by moisturizing and nourishing it. To use & make lemon mask for acne treatment, you can follow the way below.

Ingredients:

  • Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
  • Yogurt – 2 tablespoons

Directions:

  • Firstly, you rinse your skin thoroughly with a mild soap and clean water.
  • Then, you add lemon juice and yogurt into a bowl.
  • Next, you mix the ingredients well.
  • Now, you apply this onto your acne affected skin area by using your fingertips or a cotton ball.
  • After that, you let it sit on for a few minutes.
  • Finally, you wash your skin with plain water.
  • You should repeat this process regularly.

See more: Health and beauty advantages of yogurt consumption

3. Lemon With Sea Salt

lemon mask for acne

Being a natural cleaner, sea salt can control oil in the skin and help to prevent acne. This is one of the best guides on how to use & make lemon mask for acne treatment that you should try!

Ingredients:

  • Lemon juice – 1 teaspoon
  • Sea salt – enough to create a paste

Directions:

  • Firstly, you wash your face skin with the non-exfoliating cleanser and then pat it dry with a towel
  • Next, you add lemon juice and sea salt into a bowl and mix them to make a paste.
  • Now, you gently scrub your affected skin area with this paste for about 15 to 30 seconds.
  • After that, you allow it to stay for about 5 to 10 minutes and eliminate the scrub thoroughly with a warm washcloth.
  • Finally, you apply a little gentle toner and moisturizer to decrease the stinging.
  • You should repeat this way for once or twice per week.

Read more: Making sugar and sea salt scrub for clear skin

4. Lemon With Cinnamon

lemon mask for acne

Cinnamon contains an antimicrobial property that helps to remove bacteria from your hand. This is the major thing to avoid spreading acne. In addition, cinnamon also works as an antioxidant that aids in killing the harmful bacteria causing acne.

Ingredients:

  • Lemon juice – 2 teaspoons
  • Ground cinnamon – 1 teaspoon

Directions:

  • Firstly, you add lemon juice and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • Then, you mix them well to create a thick paste.
  • Next, you apply it on your affected skin.
  • Now, you wait for 15 to 25 minutes or for overnight.
  • Finally, you wash your skin with lukewarm water.

Note: This way can cause the burning sensation while eliminating the bacteria.

Learn more: Health and beauty advantages of cinnamon

5. Lemon With Chickpea Powder

lemon mask for acne

Here are simple guides on how to use & make lemon mask for acne treatment:

Ingredients:

  • Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
  • Chickpea powder – 1 tablespoon
  • A little water

Directions:

  • At first, you add chickpea powder, lemon juice, and water into a bowl.
  • Then, you mix them well to make a fine paste.
  • Next, you apply the paste to your skin and let it stay on for a few minutes.
  • After that, you wash your skin with warm water and then pat it dry by using a clean towel.
  • Finally, you apply your regular moisturizer on your skin.

See more: The book of 14 days acne cure

6. Lemon With Rose Water

lemon mask for acne

Rose water has natural antibacterial and skin lightening properties that help to decrease the acidic nature in the lemon juice. The way below is another way on how to use & make lemon mask for acne treatment that you should refer.

Ingredients:

  • Lemon juice – 1 part
  • Rose water – 1 part
  • A cotton ball

Directions:

  • Firstly, you rinse your face with a mild soap and clean water and pat it dry.
  • Then, you mix lemon juice with rose water together.
  • Next, you dip the cotton ball into the solution and remove the excess liquid.
  • Now, you apply it directly on the affected skin area and leave it for about 20 to 35 minutes.
  • Finally, you rinse this area with cool water and pat it dry with a dry towel.
  • You can repeat the same way for once or twice per day.

Read more: Advantages of rose water for your skin, hair, and health

7. Lemon With Unboiled Milk

lemon mask for acne

How to use & make lemon mask for acne treatment? What you need to refer:

Ingredients:

  • Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
  • Unboiled milk – 1 cup

Directions:

  • Firstly, you add fresh lemon juice to the cup of unboiled milk.
  • Then, you stir them well to make a fine liquid.
  • Finally, you use this water to wash your skin every day.

8. Lemon With Baking Soda

lemon mask for acne

Baking soda contains mild antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties and has an uncanny ability to fight off fungus and bacteria as well as dry up the excess oil. In addition, it also contains microdermabrasion that helps in making your skin soft and beautiful and curing the acne.  Besides, baking soda can also balance the pH level of the skin. To learn how to use & make lemon mask for acne treatment, you can try this way using lemon juice along with baking soda.

Ingredients:

  • Lemmon juice – 1 teaspoon
  • Baking soda – 1 teaspoon

Directions:

  • Firstly, you add lemon juice and baking soda into a bowl.
  • Then, you mix them well and wash your face skin with this paste to exfoliate the dead skin cells.
  • Finally, you rinse your skin with tepid water completely.
  • You should continue doing this way for 2 or 3 times per week.

Read more: Beauty advantages of baking soda on your skin

9. Lemon Juice With Aspirin

lemon mask for acne

Aspirin is really a wonderful product for eliminating pimples and acne.

Aspirin works as an anti-inflammatory and has a salicylic acid that can help a lot in treating acne by killing bacteria in the skin pores and reducing the redness. Here are the step-by-step directions on how to use & make lemon mask for acne treatment:

Ingredients:

  • Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
  • Non-coated aspirin pills – 6
  • A cotton ball

Directions:

  • Firstly, you dissolve the non-coated aspirin pills in the lemon juice.
  • Then, you mix them well to make a thick paste.
  • Next, you apply this paste directly onto the affected skin area as a mask.
  • Now, you let this paste dry for a few minutes.
  • After that, you wash your skin with a wet cotton ball dipped into the baking soda solution.
  • Finally, you rinse your skin with clean water and pat it dry with a towel.

10. Lemon Peel

lemon mask for acne

Lemon contains an acidic property that can help to remove the excess oil on your face which is the major cause of acne. Besides, lemon peel is also a natural skin lightener that assist you in getting an even skin tone and removing the tan.

The acid in the lemon will dissolve the dead cells and promote the growth of new skin cells, which is fresh and bright in color.

Ingredients:

  • A lemon peel
  • Water – a little

Directions:

  • Firstly, you dry the lemon peel under the sunlight for a few minutes.
  • Then, you grind it finely to get a fine powder.
  • Next, you add water into it to make a paste.
  • Now, you apply this onto your face and keep it for a few minutes.
  • Finally, you wash your skin with plain water.
  • You should repeat this way regularly for one or two times per week.

11. Lemon Toner

lemon mask for acne

Lemon works as an astringent and cleanser for your skin. It helps you to have an even skin tone and remove the acne breakouts by killing bacteria. Here you may find how to use & make lemon mask for acne treatment by making a lemon toner.

Ingredients:

  • Lemon juice – ¼ cup
  • ¼ cup of water
  • A glass container

Directions:

  • Firstly, you take pure lemon juice, water, and glass container.
  • Then, you pour lemon juice and water into the glass container.
  • Now, you mix them together and store it in a refrigerator for about one month.
  • You can use this toner regularly to remove acne and have a brighter skin tone.

12. Lemon With Sugar

lemon mask for acne

Lemon is very rich in vitamin C, antibacterial, and antioxidant, etc. that can help to prevent acne and lessen the scars. Besides, sugar will exfoliate the skin by eliminating the dead cells and unclogging your skin pores to remove acne.

Ingredients:

  • Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
  • Brown sugar – 1 tablespoon
  • A cotton pad

Directions:

  • Firstly, you take fresh lemon juice and brown sugar.
  • Then, you dip a cotton pad in the lemon juice.
  • Next, you put a little sugar on this cotton pad and pour a few drops of lemon juice on it.
  • Now, you wash your face with lukewarm water to expand your skin pores.
  • After that, you massage your skin with this cotton pad gently by focusing on some crucial areas such as your forehead, chin, neck, nose, etc. However, you have to avoid the eye area.
  • After that, you scrub your face for a few minutes. You may change the cotton pad, when necessary.
  • Finally, you rinse your face with lukewarm water and apply your regular toner and moisturizer.
  • You can repeat the way regularly.

13. Lemon Juice, Oats, And Tomato

lemon mask for acne

The oats can help to minimize the size of the skin pores and make your skin smooth. It can also reduce the age spots and redness. Besides, tomato can reduce the sebum and prevent acne. Ingredients:

  • Oats – 2 tablespoons
  • Tomato – 1
  • Lemon juice – 1 teaspoon

Directions:

  • Firstly, you take oats and soak them in water.
  • Next, you cut a tomato into half and then scrape the inside and discard its skin for both halves.
  • After that, you squeeze its pulp into the bowl of oats to take its juice and discard the pulp.
  • Now, you place them into a blender and add lemon juice and water in it and blend them well.
  • Then, you wash your skin with warm water and allow it to get dry with a towel.
  • Now, you apply the mixture onto your skin as a face mask and leave it for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Finally, you rinse your skin with warm water.
  • You may follow the same way regularly.

Learn more: Health advantages of tomatoes for men

14. Lemon With Egg Whites

lemon mask for acne

Here are the detailed guides on how to use & make lemon mask for acne treatment:

Ingredients:

  • Raw egg – 1
  • Lemon juice – a few drops

Directions:

  • At first, you separate the egg white from one raw egg.
  • Then, you whisk the egg white and add lemon juice into it.
  • Now, you mix them well and rinse your face skin thoroughly and pat it dry by using a soft towel.
  • After that, you apply the mixture to your skin and avoid your lips and eyes.
  • Now, you allow it to be on for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Finally, you rinse your skin with cold water and apply your favorite moisturizer.
  • You should follow the same way regularly.

See more: Making face masks with egg whites

15. Lemon With Honey

lemon mask for acne

This way will help you to make your skin brighter and clearer because lemon exfoliates your skin and decreases the occurrence of acne. Besides, honey will moisturize your skin. Here are the easy guides for you to follow:

Ingredients:

  • Honey – 1 teaspoon
  • Lemon juice – 1 teaspoon

Directions:

  • Firstly, you add honey in a bowl.
  • Then, you add lemon juice and the grated lemon zest into it.
  • Next, you mix them well.
  • Now, you rinse your skin thoroughly and then steam it for a few minutes or place a thick towel soaked in hot water on your face for a few minutes. This will help to open up the skin pores.
  • After that, you tie your hair with the band and gently rub this mask on your face skin and avoid your eye area.
  • Now, you leave it for 30 minutes.
  • Finally, you wash your skin with cold water and then pat your skin dry.
  • You should follow this way for once per week.

Read more: Making natural face masks with honey

Precautions:

You should follow the precautions below while using & making lemon mask for acne treatment to have a safe way because lemon can irritate your skin if your skin is sensitive.

  • If this is the first time you use lemon for acne treatment, you do not apply it directly on your skin. You must dilute it and test it before using it on your skin and then apply this onto the acne affected area.
  • If you have a sensitive skin, you have to dilute lemon juice with some other ingredients mentioned in the above ways at the ratio of 1:1.
  • You should avoid using lemon juice around the eye area and if this happens, you have to rinse your eyes with cold water immediately.
  • Lemon juice makes your skin sensitive to the sunlight. Therefore, you should avoid sun exposure and wear the sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun effect.
  • If you have any stinging sensation which causes inflammation and redness, you should wash it with cold water immediately.
  • You should consult a healthcare provider or dermatologist for advice and treatment if you have not found any improvement.

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Health and beauty advantages of lemon juice, oil, and peel

List of worst foods causing acne breakouts

Top natural tips to remove acne fast and easily

Natural home treatments for acne on your face

To know more information about skin care recipes and natural treatments for skin problems, go to our main Skin Care page. After studying the writing of 15 effective methods on how to use & make lemon mask for acne treatment, hope that this article will help you learn more some easy and simple ways to use lemon for treating acne. All these remedies are safe, natural, cost effective as well as easily available for treating acne. But do not forget that you have to try the remedies only after carrying out a small test by some amount and later check your body reaction and after that continue it to keep acne at bay. If you have any question or comment, please leave them below, I will respond you as soon as possible. Also, you can share your experiences with us if you know other ways on how to use lemon for acne treatment.

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