檸檬的美容用途 Beauty Uses for Lemons

1. 混合幾滴椰子水和幾滴檸檬汁，椰子能滋潤保濕，檸檬能潔膚。
2. 切半的檸檬擦拭肘部和膝蓋，可以美白。
3. 混合6盎司的蒸餾水、幾滴檸檬和茶樹精油，可用來清潔或卸妝。
4. 混合小蘇打粉和檸檬汁成泥狀，用棉花棒沾取擦拭牙齒，然後再刷牙，可以亮白你的微笑。
5. 滴幾滴檸檬精油在口腔潰瘍處，能更快地癒合。
6. 睡前抹少許檸檬汁在唇上，早上洗淨，可以去唇部角質，但若嘴唇嚴重乾裂，不要嘗試！
7. 檸檬汁可以幫助治療乾燥的頭皮和頭皮屑。
8. 混合檸檬汁和橄欖油，浸泡指甲，可以滋潤和亮白。
無論如何使用檸檬，請記住，柑橘類水果會使肌膚對紫外線更加敏感，所以防曬工作一定要做好！
You might love lemonade and lemon chicken, but your skin and hair love lemons even more—they have an amazing range of beauty benefits. Here are some great uses for the sunny yellow fruit:

Clarifying moisturizer: Mix a few drops of coconut water with a few drops of lemon juice. The coconut will hydrate your skin, and lemon will clear and brighten it.

Elbow and knee bleacher: "If your elbows and knees appear dark, simply rub them with half of a lemon," says Patrice Coleman, owner of DaBlot Beauty. "It's like magic!"

Blackhead treatment: It may sound too good to be true, but because lemons are antibacterial, they can help treat acne. Just slice a lemon, and squeeze the juice on your face. Your blackheads will start to fade before you know it.

Cleansing wipes: "I like to mix a couple drops of lemon and tea tree essential oil in about 6 ounces of distilled water. I recommend it as a toner or for use with cotton pads as a cleansing wipe for problematic skin," says Becky Sturm, founder of StormSister Spatique.

Teeth whitener: Mix baking soda and lemon juice, and apply it to your teeth with a clean Q-tip. Then, use your toothbrush to scrub your teeth and rinse. It's way cheaper than going to your dentist's office.

Canker sore treatment: Sturn also uses a few drops of the lemon essential oil on her canker sores to help them heal faster.

Skin brightener: Lemons are rich in vitamin C and citric acid, so they can help brighten and lighten your skin when used over time. Vitamin C is a great antioxidant for neutralizing free radicals and boosting collagen production, says Marina Peredo, M.D., a dermatologist. That means it can help lighten age spots, dark spots, or a fake tan gone wrong. Remember to wear SPF when using lemon juice on your skin, though, since the citrus fruit can make your skin more sensitive to UV rays.

Shine eliminator: Lemon is great for reducing excess oil.

Lip exfoliator: Put a little lemon juice on your lips before bedtime, and wash it off in the morning to help remove dead skin cells and dried skin. One caveat: "Obviously, if you already have severely chapped lips that have any cuts, do not try this," says Gary Goldfaden, M.D., a dermatologist.

Nail strengthener: Have you been getting too many gel manicures? Make a mixture of your favorite cooking oil (try olive oil) with lemon juice, and soak your nails. This is a good practice if your nails are dry and brittle, but it's also a great way to help fix nails that have yellowed.

Hair Lightener: Score dye-free DIY highlights with lemon juice. Apply it before you expose your hair to sunlight to score a sun-kissed color. The lemon juice can also help treat a dry scalp and dandruff, so apply it liberally.