Does lemon juice lighten skin?

Lemon juice is commonly used in skin whitening recipes, to reduce the appearance of dark spots or to lighten the overall complexion, but does it really work? read more

When applied topically to the skin, lemon juice has been shown to play several roles in preventing hyperpigmentation. Exfoliation. Vitamin C or abscorbic acid is a natural exfoliant which can help to lighten the skin and improve skin tone. read more

Lightening your skin with lemon juice will take a long time, so it's tempting to try to apply a mask or lemon juice every day. Try to stick to 3-4 applications every week. Lemon juice dries out the skin too much to apply every day. read more

Lemon juice has natural skin bleaching properties, and can help to effectively lighten your acne scars. Simply combine equal parts lemon juice and water and apply this liquid directly onto your scars, avoiding the surrounding skin. read more