A really good skin tip
@LilyoftheThorns (12918)
United States
July 22, 2011 2:48pm CST
I came across a really good skip care tip that I have tried and really like the results so far. It's a lemon sugar mixture and it's so simple. Just get a lemon (or if you don't have lemons available you can use the orgainc lemon juice in the bottles shaped like a lemon) and put that lemon juice on a cotton ball or cotton pad. Then put sugar on the lemon coated cotton. Then just rub it all over your face. The sugar is a good skin softner, and the lemon is good at lightening any imperfections (freckles, acne, etc). This mixture also scrapes off the dead skin cells on your face and your skin will appear brighter, be softer, and look more healthy.
Before doing this, wash your face with warm water. This will open your pores and it will be more effective. And after cleansing with the lemon-sugar mixture rinse your face with cold water, this will tighten and close your pores.
You can also use lime juice in substitution for the lemon, but I think the lemon will be more effective. So use a lemon if you can, but if for any reason that's not possible, more to lime.
I would suggest doing this 1-3 times a month. If your skin becomes irriated then I would suggest reducing that number. You can also try diluting the limon juice to help avoid irritation. Just mix the lemon juice and a little bit of water in a bowl and dip the cotton into it, then add the sugar.
If you do not have any cotton balls or cotton pads available to you, you can also just cute the lemon in half, put the sugar straight on the lemon, and rub the lemon on your face. But this can irritate your skin even more, so if that happens I would suggest you don't do it again, buy some cotton balls, and dilute the lemon juice. Remember, lemon juice IS acidic, so you have to use it sparingly.
I tried this mixture and I really liked how my face felt after this, you can really see a small immediate difference. And I'm hoping I'll see a bigger change the more I do it.
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@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
22 Jul 11
I was wondering for what skin type this is good for? Sounds like for one that is more oily to normal, correct? I use a sugar and miracle whip one that is good for dry skin that I like..
@LilyoftheThorns (12918)
• United States
23 Jul 11
I think lemon dries out skin (that's why it's good to use an oil free moitsurizer after doing this), so I don't think it would be good for dry skin. Or if you have really sensitive skin, might be more prone to irritation.
Sugar and miracle whip? Never heard of that one. What's it specifically good for? Just helping with dry skin or other issues?
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@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
23 Jul 11
I only use a little sugar because it doesn't take much to get that pumice effect. As for when it dries, it kind of feels like I guess any other conditioner when it dries on your skin, because miracle whip has that kind of texture...
@sonaimajumdar (950)
• India
23 Jul 11
Thanx for your affordable tip for our skin.I will surely try this.Actually right now i apply curd mixed with lemon juice and it also really helps. It makes the skin looks lighter and brighter.But surely i will too try this.
@LilyoftheThorns (12918)
• United States
23 Jul 11
I hope that this will work for you if you do give it a try. It if suddenly decides not to work for me, I will give yours a try! Thanks!
@sonaimajumdar (950)
• India
24 Jul 11
ok sure. I hope it will work on you too,as it is working on mine.
@LilyoftheThorns (12918)
• United States
25 Jul 11
Oh no! I don't even want to imagine that....eeesk!
@moondancer (7433)
• United States
22 Jul 11
I have read this before and meant to try it but never did. I forgot all about it. Thank you for reminding me of it! Also you can you it all over your body as a rub and not just your face... use a nice lotion after if you want to.
@LilyoftheThorns (12918)
• United States
22 Jul 11
Yeah I read the body wash thing too. I'll probably do that eventually, but really I need to just focus on my face right now. I had to try it immediatly after seeing a video on youtube on the lemon-sugar scrub. I'm really happy I did try it!
Thanks moon!
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
22 Jul 11
This sounds like a more afforadable way then what I used to use. I used to buy the dove body bars and wash my face with them. It softens your face and gets rid of acne fast. Actually I'd use the soap as a mask and it really really helped. We have all the ingredients I need for this little facial treatment you suggested though, and so I amy just try it.
I don't wash my face very much as I don't wear makeup, it's usually just rinsing my face off, or if I sweat using soap to wash my face also.
@LilyoftheThorns (12918)
• United States
22 Jul 11
Yeah this def. is inexpensive. I have tried for SO LONG (years and years) to find something that will help me with my slight acne problem, with no luck. I'm really hoping this works in ridding me of my acne. If it doesn't though, maybe I'll have to look into those Dove bars. Haha
Good luck! I'll let you know what my long term results are, you make sure you let me know!
@dallas2011 (149)
• United States
29 Jul 11
I have also heard about this but I could not tried it out. I have very little acne on my face and nose.Today I used this tip. Let's see what will happen.Thanks for sharing the tip.
@LilyoftheThorns (12918)
• United States
30 Jul 11
I'm doing this mask again for the second time. It starts to feel very tight very quickly, you can feel it working to tighten the skin, which is great. But I must warn you, it can start to get itchy too, but it's something you can kind of handle and push through.