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is lemon good for oily skin - #14152

Vivaan

I am really curious if lemon is good for oily skin because I’ve struggled with my skin for a while now. Last summer, my face was super shiny, and no matter what I tried—different moisturizers, cleansers, you name it—nothing really worked! A friend mentioned that lemon might help since it's supposed to be good for oily skin, right? I’ve tried using lemon juice directly on my face a few times, but I felt some tingling, and I was worried it was too harsh. My skin sometimes breaks out even more after those tries! I looked online and found mixed stuff about how lemon can help control oil and even lighten dark spots, but then there’re warnings about sun sensitivity and irritation too. What I’m wondering is: is lemon good for oily skin in the long run, or am I just setting myself up for more issues? If anyone has experience with using lemon on their skin, how did it turn out? Did it really help get rid of the oily look, or should I just avoid it altogether? Is there a safer way to use it, or maybe it's just not worth the risk? Would love to hear what you all think!

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