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Question #19577
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can we apply lemon directly on face - #19577

Ishaan

I am really curious if can we apply lemon directly on face. Like, I’ve been reading a lot about home remedies for skin brightening and I've seen people swearing by lemon juice for dark spots or to help with oily skin. A couple weeks ago, I tried mixing lemon juice with honey and putting that on my face, but I only left it on for like 10 minutes because I was worried about irritation. I didn’t notice much difference, honestly, but now I’m wondering if can we apply lemon directly on face without diluting it, or is that a terrible idea? My skin is pretty sensitive; sometimes it gets red just from using a new moisturizer. Also, a friend told me that lemon might make your skin more photosensitive — is that true? I mean, I took a picture after using it and it didn’t seem bad, but I’ve heard horror stories about people having reactions, and I really don’t want to make my skin worse. What should I do? Should I stick to the honey mix, or give lemon another go? Can we apply lemon directly on face safely, or do you think it’s risky? Would love the advice!

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