Apply lemon on face: Many people use lemon to remove blemishes and acne from the face. This is also the most tried home remedy. But there is always a question mark on the benefits of lemon for the skin. In a recent podcast with YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadi, dermatologist Dr. Dermafolix Hair Transplant & Skin Clinic. Aanchal Panth talked about the side effects of using lemon, orange peel and apple cider vinegar on the skin, which people generally do not notice.
Nothing less than a curse to the face,
The expert requested that please do not use lemon on your skin. It actually makes your skin more sensitive to the sun. She further said that lemon, orange peel and apple cider vinegar are common home remedies for dark circles, but in reality they are a curse for the skin.
Why not apply lemon on the skin?
According to experts, lemon contains natural acid and is also photosynthetic. By applying it in such a situation, the skin becomes more sensitive to the harmful effects of the sun.
So how effective is it for acne, blemishes and rashes?
Dr. Aanchal Panth said that lemon, being acidic, helps in killing the bacteria present on acne. But it causes more harm to the skin than benefit. It also helps in exfoliating the skin and giving it a glowing look for some time. It produces bleaching effect but it also fades dark spots on the skin in the long run.
The risk of skin cancer may also increase
According to experts, by applying lemon the skin becomes more sensitive to sunlight. In such a situation, it can also invite the risk of skin cancer.
