ACNE TREATMENT: Lemon and Honey On the face?

Despite a widely held belief that an outsized cause of acne is poor diet and lifestyle, however, there's little evidence to back it up. Specialists believe that the major cause of acne is hormonal imbalances, which explains why teenagers are among the most sufferers. 

Most of the World's top beauty ingredients are not made in a lab, they're found in nature; in plants, herbs and Fruits. Some of these natural ingredients are packed with healing properties and health benefits.

Lemon and Honey are both popular natural ingredients that can be found in various health and beauty Products. In this article, you'll be enlightened on the benefits and possible risks of using lemon and honey on the face.

Are Lemon and Honey safe for the Face?

Honey is usually safe to use on the face, but some people may be allergic to its components. You may develop a reaction to honey if you have an allergy to Pollen or Celery. If you're unsure about your sensitivity to honey,  you will need to do a patch test before using it on your face. To do a patch test, here's a simple step to follow:

• Apply a drop of honey on a small patch of your skin
• Wait for about 24hrs
• Check your skin Carefully after 24hrs to see if there is any form of redness, irritation, itching, or swelling.

Lemon, on the other hand, has a very low pH level, which makes it very Acidic. if you are not sure how your skin will react to the acidity of the lemon juice, you should conduct a patch test on your skin before using it. follow the same procedures outlined above for the honey patch test.

Advantages of using Lemon and Honey On your face

LEMON

Lemons are high in vitamin C, citric acid, and calcium. The benefits of lemons for medicinal purposes. Lemons’ vitamin C and antioxidants play a vital role in slowing the aging process and its citric acid helps to fade skin blemishes such as acne scars. Research has it that Lemon Juice has the following properties:

• Skin Lightening: Lemon contains acids that have the capacity to lighten the skin naturally, including aging spots and scars from acne.
• Astringent Qualities: As a result of its high pH levels, Lemon can decrease oil on the skin and reduce Inflammation.
• Antioxidant: Lemon contains vitamin C, Which is an antioxidant that helps reduce skin damage and premature aging.
• Antifungal: Lemon also has antifungal properties, including the ability to kill off Candida Fungus strains on the skin.

HONEY

Not all honey is can for medicinal purposes. Honey found in supermarkets has often been processed and thus lost its antimicrobial qualities. Raw Honey which is unpasteurized or unprocessed; has a higher level of nutrients, but may not be safe to eat, While, Manuka Honey, gotten from a Manuka bush that grows in New Zealand; is high in anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties, which helps treat acne.

Unprocessed Honey has several beneficial properties:

• Exfoliating: honey contains Enzymes that naturally help remove dead cells on the skin. This is why serves as a good choice for the natural exfoliation of your skin.
• Antibacterial: Honey can kill different types of bacteria, using honey on your face helps reduce breakouts caused by Bacteria.
• Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant: research has it that Honey contains Polyphenol and Flavonoid compounds that enable it to act as an antioxidant. The use of Honey has been proven to reduce the activity of inflammatory compounds. This helps lessen skin irritation and redness 

RECIPE FOR YOUR FACE MASK

•  1 Teaspoon of lemon juice
• 1 egg white
• 1/2 tablespoon of raw honey

How to apply it

1. Mix the ingrdients together in a bowl, whisk for 2minutes, till it becomes foamy. 
2. Wash your face with clean water, then use your finger or a clean small brush to apply the mixture to your face. Avoid the area of your eyes when applying.
3. Allow to dry for about 30 Minutes. 
4. Rinse your face thoroughly with warm water or face wipe

Aside from clearing Acne, Lemon and Honey Mask, also helps in hydrating your skin, works as a gentle cleaning agent, reduce redness, soothes irritation, dries out pimples, brighten your skin, reduces dryness even your skin tone, as well as reducing scars.