Written by Paul Miller of How to Lighten Skin Naturally
The short answer is YES, but let me explain…
There are three primary causes that are held accountable for dark spots, age spots, hyper-pigmentation, an uneven skin tone, and many other skin pigmentation conditions. Aging is commonly thought of as being the main cause for such skin blemishes, but the reality is that it is not true. Does it play a role? Yes, but age is not one of the primary causes.
 Three Primary Causes of Skin Blemishes:
- Over exposure to UVA rays-Â By far the most common cause of the previously mentioned skin conditions is too much exposure to direct sunlight without protection, at one point or another.
Most people will begin to develop these spots when they are middle aged or later in life, so yes age is involved, but the underlying cause is overexposure to UVA rays throughout your life.
When your skin is exposed to UVA rays, it produces an excessive amount of Melanin, which when you are younger gives your skin the appearance of an overall even tan. As we become older this Melanin has a tendency to clump together in areas that have been over exposed to the sun, and that is why such a high percentage of these conditions are located on visible skin.
- Skin trauma-Â There are many skin pigmentation conditions that are linked to trauma of the skin.
Some common skin traumas include acne damages, infections, wounds, eczema, contact dermatitis, and certain reactions to skin care products, all of which can cause skin discoloration.
- Genetics-Â A persons genes play a role in how susceptible they are to developing skin blemishes. Also, skin conditions such as freckles, moles, acne, and melasma (which is often caused by hormonal changes when taking birth control or during pregnancy) rely highly on your genetic make up.
Although almost always harmless, the mentioned skin conditions are most likely to be in obvious, visible locations, which can cause embarrassment, and self insecurities.
The good news is that in most cases, you can fade these areas of skin, and regain a perfect complexion just by using all natural techniques and recipes. Lemon juice happens to be one of the most common ingredients found in many of these recipes.
Why Lemon Juice is So Effective
As you may or may not know, lemon juice contains tons of Vitamin C, which is among some of the purest natural antioxidants that there are. Antioxidants that are this pure have been scientifically proven to reduce the amount of melanin that is produced when applied to your skin and used regularly.
If you currently have a skin lightening regime, then you probably know that exfoliating your skin on a consistent basis is an important aspect to achieving a lighter skin tone. Exfoliation is the process of removing old, dead skin cells that are attached to a fresh, new layer of cells that lie below. These cells die off daily, making your skin appear dull, so it is important to eliminate them and reveal the glowing layer of cells that awaits below.
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There are five Alpha Hydroxy acids that possess the characteristics needed to break the bond that holds your dead skin cells to your fresh cells, and citric acid is one of the five that carries these characteristics.
Therefore lemon juice should most certainly be included in your natural exfoliation recipes because it carries a very high level of citric acid!
Here are a few recipes to try at home:
Skin Lightening Mask
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon tomato juice
1 tablespoon cucumber juice
1 tablespoon sandal wood paste
Mix all ingredients into a paste, apply to face, and let sit for 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and moisturize. This can be done 2-3 times a week.
Skin Lightening for Dry Skin
1 tablespoon powdered milk
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 drops of essential oil
Mix ingredients together, apply to affected area of skin and let sit for 20-25 min. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and moisturize.
Natural Exfoliation Recipe
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 egg white
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Mix ingredients well, using your fingers massage the mixture in a circular motion onto your skin for 10-15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and moisturize. This can be done two times a week. For sensitive skin try once a week.
Did you know that you can also actually just squeeze the juice out of a fresh lemon and apply it to your skin by itself for 10-15 minutes daily, and see pretty impressive results when done regularly. If you have sensitive skin dilute the lemon juice with a little bit of water first.
It is also a good idea to add a few drops of lemon juice to your facial washes, as well as moisturizers.
So there you have it…it is most certainly possible to lighten your skin with lemon juice, and can be done using a variety of different techniques and recipes.
The important part is to put a plan together, and get started!
For more tips, recipes, and information on learning how to lighten your skin naturally, you may visit this writers site Here.
Remember…whatever you put on your skin gets absorbed into your body! It’s best to choose safe and natural skin care to help prevent parabens, sulfates and other cancer causing ingredients to enter your bloodstream!
“As much as 60% of topical skin-care products are absorbed through the skin and into the bloodstream.” Says Dr. Nancy Lonsdrof, M.D. an lowa-based physician. “They should be consumed with the same prudence that we use to choose our breakfast cereal.” – April 2006 issue of Women’s Health Magazine.
This is a guest post by Paul Miller from How to Lighten Skin Naturally You can e-mail him at naturallyskin@gmail.com.
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