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burns
2006-07-10 17:45:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Makeup
It's very acidic so will sting any kind of broken skin, including acne. Don't put this on pimples, it'll only irritate them. If you don't have any acne medicine, toothpaste can be used.
2006-07-10 17:47:24 · answer #1 · answered by BB 5 · 8⤊ 3⤋
Before one does, one must first understand, so here goes...
There are two reasons for people with acne to apply things to the skin. One is to exfoliate skin cells. Hormones that cause acne also cause excess shedding of skin cells, which block the pores. Exfoliants will correct abnormal shedding and unclog the pores. The second type of application, antiseptics and antibacterials will help prevent infections in the pores.
It is important to maintain an acid environment in the skin. Do not wash the skin with soap, which is too alkaline and debrides the acid mantle of the skin. Instead, use a facial brush and hot water. Do not use products that contain alcohol.
Alpha-hydroxy acids are naturally occurring acids found in sugar cane and citrus fruit, like LEMONS. They augment the skin's exfoliating abilities and decrease the build-up of dead skin cells. They have been shown to improve acne. The most common are lactic acid and glycolic acid.
Lemon juice wash:
Wash with hot water and a facial brush or washcloth. Squeeze a fresh lemon into a small bowl and put the juice on a cotton ball. Apply cotton ball to face. Repeat soaking of cotton ball in lemon juice as needed. Let lemon juice dry on face for about 10 minutes then rinse with cool water. The lemon juice should make your face STING or MILDLY BURN. For sensitive skin, dilute juice with filtered water.
I sure hope I helped you a little!
2006-07-11 01:09:55 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The lemon juice will help dry out acne, but it won't do anything for the scars. You need to exfoliate to get rid of the scaring.
2016-03-15 22:28:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't try applying lemon juice. It really doesn't do anything.
2006-07-10 21:05:54 · answer #4 · answered by zailew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i read a magazine by a dermatologist and it said using toothpaste on acne is just a mith it wont cure it
2006-07-10 18:08:24 · answer #5 · answered by whitean93 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah it stings and burns but it will disinfect
2006-07-11 01:55:05 · answer #6 · answered by niki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes...it also bleeches hair!
2006-07-10 18:42:36 · answer #7 · answered by kenzie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋