Lemon Juice

Name: Lemon Juice
Brand: DIY & Homemade
Rating: 4.2 (401 reviews)

4.2

401 reviews

89%

would repurchase

3.8/5

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ingredients

5% to 6% (approximately 0.3 M) citric acid, Vitamin C, pH 2 to 3

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4.0

from

Jenz1983

15 years ago

Great "product". I used it as a toner after cleansing my face and left on for 5-10 minutes before rinsing off. the first time i used it I looked like i broke out more - but I realized that its...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther

2.0

from

HY210

15 years ago

It stang really badly even if I didn't use a cottonball. My pimples weren't really affected, but it made my cheeks sensitive for a while. Yes it did whiten my face a bit. Whiten. I have a orangish...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Dark, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown

5.0

from

solyacska

15 years ago

I'm usually quite skeptical with home-made skincare, but after having great results with aspirin I gave a try to lemon juice. I decided to forgo all the fuss and simply took a lemon, cut it on...

About reviewer (97 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Ogstar

15 years ago

Lemons are absolutely amazing. I literally slice one open and rub it all over my face. It stings like ca-razy but it goes away if you can stick it out. My skin has become so much more even, the...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone

HairBrunette

EyesGreen

5.0

from

Autumn13

15 years ago

I saw a review on another website from a doctor in India giving advise about using lemon to lighten the skin and kinda brush it aside. Two days ago, I was on MUA and found reviews on lemon juice...

About reviewer (201 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Nbrunelle3

15 years ago

Too good to be true! I was just about to order the Obagi clear for my sunspots when I came across the lemon juice reviews. After one night my facial and chest sunspots were diminished by 90%. I...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

3.0

from

Sam1e

15 years ago

I was surprised when i saw this on here! i have actually done this a few times, and it does dry out spots but the thing is it stang so bad!!! and this really put me off. Ive also heard that if you...

About reviewer (53 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue

5.0

from

mle79

15 years ago

OMG. Just.. OMG. I read about how lemon would help with redness of acne spots before on other websites but i had to read what my fellow MUA peeps had to say. Most love it so I had to give it a go!...

About reviewer (34 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue

5.0

from

maya8486

15 years ago

Wow thanks so much for this tip! Super cheap and eco friendly! I'll pass on the review to a friend!

About reviewer (36 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown

5.0

from

660eugenia

15 years ago

Thank you girls for great advice. Works wonders on discolorations. Another good use of a lemon is dark hard skin I sometimes get on my elbows and knees. Wash your skin with warm water, than rib in...

About reviewer (52 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBrown

5.0

from

yyt

15 years ago

This is the best toner I have ever used. Using fresh lemon is a little too troublesome for me so I use bottled lemon juice. I do NOT dilute it with water as I don't have sensitive skin. After I...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal

HairBrown

EyesBrown

3.0

from

ozzyp

15 years ago

I live in Texas and during the summer, I can literally feel my arms burn from the sun. However, I never did anything about it all these years (like putting on a sun screen). I recently saw a...

About reviewer (44 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther

1.0

from

klprice1

15 years ago

this stuff burns the hell out of m skin, didn't do crap for my acne, just not a good deal.

About reviewer (108 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen

5.0

from

PattyLovesMakeup

15 years ago

I actually use lemons for something else. Lemons are great for oily skin. I do not use treatments. On the days I am extra oily all I do is cut a slice and put on my face. It does not burn, I...

About reviewer (102 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Curly, Other

EyesHazel

5.0

from

italianbella54

15 years ago

ive never used this for anything other than cooking drinks and for my hair its a great natural highlighter ...but ive never herd for scars or acne if someone could please message me and give me the...

About reviewer (54 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairOther, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue

4.0

from

CHLee916

15 years ago

We shall see. I have some dark spots under my neck that I've tried everything to get rid of them. I just did my first application tonight and I will keep using it and see the results.

About reviewer (55 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Tan, Warm

HairBlond, Kinky, Coarse

EyesBrown

4.0

from

gingery

15 years ago

I've been using lemon juice for a couple of purposes: SELF-TANNER REMOVER: I find my self-tan tends to stick more to certain areas of my body, so once a week when I'm ready for a new coat I use...

About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther

5.0

from

snibbit

15 years ago

I think using lemon juice is great! I use it on my face at night after cleansing with a gentle oil-free cleanser and toning with a 2% salicylic toner. I'll squeeze half a lemon at a time and dilute...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel

5.0

from

olga_thes

15 years ago

it fades scars and makes your skin glow, it's absolutely safe and I use it every day!

About reviewer (46 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown

5.0

from

candiipop

15 years ago

This has been a lifesaver for me!!! I had dark acne scars on my back, which made me really self conscience about wearing tank tops, bikinis, dresses or anything that revealed my back but i LOVE...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown