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lemon juice for acne - #19809

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I am kinda freaking out here. A few months back, I started having these REALLY bad breakouts, like super painful and red acne all over my chin and cheeks, which is unusual for me. I’ve tried so many creams and ointments with not much luck. A friend suggested lemon juice for acne saying it’s all natural and can help clear things up without harsh chemicals. I've read a bit about how lemon juice for acne can maybe help dry out those pesky spots, and I thought, why not give it a shot? But here’s the thing—after a few days of using lemon juice for acne, I noticed my skin getting kinda dry but the acne didn’t really go away. Then I read somewhere that lemon juice can sometimes irritate your skin if it’s too concentrated or you leave it on for too long. I just don’t know if I should keep using it! Should I mix it with something else? Maybe honey or something? Or is this whole lemon juice for acne a waste of my time? It feels like I’m stuck in this cycle and I don’t know what to do. Anyone got tips or advice, or should I just give up on the lemon juice for acne idea? Help!

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