Kapanlagi.com - Taking care of the face is very important for some people. In fact, some people are willing to spend a lot of money to do it. However, there are also some other people who prefer to do natural treatments, one of which is using lime. This is because there are many benefits of lime for the face that cannot be underestimated.
Lime has long been known as one of the fruits that is rich in benefits. Often used as a mixture in drinks, it turns out that lime can also be used for skin and facial care. The benefits of lime for the face are not to be taken lightly, many people have proven it.
Curious about what are the benefits of lime for the face? Check out the following review.
1. Treating Acne
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Acne is one of the skin problems experienced by many people. Acne is indeed very annoying because this skin disorder often appears accompanied by pain. In addition, acne often leaves scars that can interfere with appearance.
Acne is more prone to be experienced by people with oily skin. Trapped oil in the pores can be the cause of acne. However, it turns out that lime juice has antiseptic properties that can prevent acne.
In addition, lime juice can also be used to treat acne. The way to do it is simply by using a mixture of lime juice and honey as a mask. Do it regularly for a week for maximum results.
2. Brightening the Face
Another benefit of lime for the face is that it can brighten the face. In addition to having a face free from acne, having a bright face is certainly the dream of everyone. Lime is known to have high antioxidant and vitamin C content. These two contents can be utilized to help regenerate dead skin cells, making the face brighter.
3. Preventing Premature Aging
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Who doesn't want to have a youthful face? Surely everyone desires it. However, in reality, there are many factors that can trigger the process of premature aging, such as pollution, sun exposure, and unhealthy food. As a result, signs of aging such as wrinkles and black spots appear on the face.
Fortunately, lime is believed to contain natural substances that can have anti-aging effects. Therefore, it is useful in dealing with the problem of premature aging. In fact, the ability of lime to prevent premature aging is said to be no less effective than expensive anti-aging creams. To prevent premature aging, you simply need to rub the inside of a lime peel on your face.
4. Treating Dark Spots and Scars
Having scars and dark spots on the face can greatly affect one's appearance. Consequently, self-confidence will also decrease. Unfortunately, getting rid of dark spots and scars on the face is not an easy task. But don't worry, even though it is difficult to conceal scars and dark spots, it is not impossible.
One of the methods that can be used to conceal scars and dark spots is by using lime. Just like in treating acne, you can use lime and honey as a facial mask.
5. Shrinking Facial Pores
Large pores can affect appearance. In addition, large pores can also be a source of facial problems such as acne and blackheads. Therefore, the problem of large pores should not be taken lightly. But don't worry, you can use lime to shrink pores.
Lime has astringent properties that make it able to tighten pores. Not only that, this astringent property is also believed to suppress oil gland production on the face. As a result, the face will become smoother, less oily, and free from acne and blackheads.
6. As a Facial Cleanser
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One of the simplest ways to take care of your face is by regularly using a cleanser. Well, to make it safer and get multiple benefits at once, you can also use lime water as a facial cleanser. Lime water contains antibiotics that can deal with bacteria that stick to the face. This way, the skin not only becomes clean, but also prevents the growth of acne.Â
7. Eliminating Tinea Versicolor
The next benefit of lime for the face is that it can treat tinea versicolor. The citric acid content found in lime water can function as an antifungal and antibacterial. Meanwhile, as we know, tinea versicolor is a skin problem caused by a fungal infection. Therefore, lime water can be a solution for those of you who are struggling to overcome tinea versicolor, both on the face and other parts of the skin.
8. Maintaining Skin Moisture
Another common facial problem is dry skin. This problem can also cause the face to appear dull and not fresh. Fortunately, lime can be used to treat dry skin and maintain skin moisture. This is because of the vitamin C content in lime, which is believed to bind moisture to the facial skin. In addition, lime water will also provide additional nutrition that moisturizes the skin.
9. Thickening Eyebrows
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The vitamin C content in lime has many benefits. One benefit that not many people know is that it can be used to thicken eyebrows. This is because the vitamin C content is believed to stimulate hair root growth in the eyebrow area.
Those are among the 9 benefits of lime for the face. Hopefully, it is useful and can increase knowledge. Good luck!
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