5 Ways Lemons Can Make You Beautiful

Lemons are incredibly sour fruits and if you can bite into one and eat away quite happily then you are a very brave person. Lemons tend not to be a fruit that is directly eaten, rather it is added to things such as drinks and cakes for that little hint of citrus.

The properties of lemons go far beyond the kitchen, in fact the wonderful acid in lemons which makes it taste so bitter can do wonders for your image!

1. Lemons For Your Hair

   For people lucky enough to be naturally blonde haired, by adding lemon juice to your hair you can bring out the blonde high lights. All you have to do is add the juice of half a lemon to the water you are going to use to rinse your hair with once you have shampooed it. You can also use this with other shades of hair to bring out the lighter high lights. But for the darker shades of hair you should make up a mixture of 1 tbsp of lemon juice and 3 tbsp of vinegar and add that to the rinsing water for when you rinse the shampoo out of your hair.

2. Lemons To Get Rid Of Your Blemishes

   The acid in lemons is very much a cure all for getting rid of bacteria, that is why you often see citric acid in cleaning products. You can use lemons to get rid of your spots and blemishes by mixing 1 tsp of salt with lemon juice to form a smooth paste. Before you apply the mixture make sure you clean your face thoroughly, then apply to the affected area and leave for 10 minutes, then rinse off with cool water.

3. Lemons To Soften Hard Skin

   Don't let those lemons go to waste. Once you have used them for your hair of blemishes, keep the skins. If you turn the lemon skins inside out you can rub them on your knees, elbows and heels to soften those problem areas of hard skin.

4. The Natural Tooth Whitener

   You've guess it lemons. The citric acid in lemons acts as a natural tooth whitener. Twice weekly dip your toothbrush into lemon juice and then salt and brush your teeth as normal. You will be amazed with the results.

5. A Clean Start In The Morning

   If you start the day with a slice of lemon in hot water instead of a caffeinated drink your body will be able to process all the bad fats and chemicals you consume with much less effort. A lemon drink will also make you feel energised.