The Secret Behind the Goodness of Lime Masks
Lime may not be as popular as lemon in terms of facial care.
But the cheap price makes lemon juice an option for use as a face mask. The
following reviews about the benefits of the lime
mask, how to make, and how to use it.
Alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) containing lime can help open
clogged pores. In addition, substances in lime can be antibacterial and
exfoliant (exfoliating skin). Therefore, lime masks can be an option to help
treat acne.
In addition to alpha-hydroxy acids, lime is also a good
source of antioxidants and contains
several vitamins and minerals, such as vitamins A, B, C, folate, calcium,
magnesium, and potassium. The content of vitamin C and flavonoids that can
strengthen collagen, make lemon juice
widely used in skin care products. One of them as a lime mask.
Although there is not enough scientific evidence that lime
is useful for treating skin problems, this small-sized fruit has been widely
used in various skin care products, including masks. Don't imagine lime masks
as difficult, heavy, let alone dense ingredients. This mask you can make
yourself at home easily.
How to Make and Use Lime Masks
To get the effectiveness of the lime mask as an
antibacterial and exfoliant, use the juice from the juice and apply it to the
desired parts of the face. Use cotton to apply this lime juice. Let stand for
10 minutes, then rinse with cold water until clean.
If you want to increase the benefits of the lime mask, you can add other ingredients, such
as sugar, olive oil, coconut oil, spinach, or honey.
• Lime mask and sugar to remove dead skin cells.
Mix the juice of one lemon or also get lemon juice with 1
cup of sugar. Use as a scrub for the body, and can also be for the face. This
mask is useful for removing dead skin cells and smoothing the skin.
• Lime mask and coconut oil to smooth the skin
In addition to sugar, you can also add a mixture of lime
with coconut oil. Do this by mixing ½ cup of coconut oil, 1 tablespoon of lime
juice, and ¼ cup of sugar. Mix all ingredients together and apply to the skin.
Rinse and dry. The rest you can save in a closed container so you can use it
later. This mask is useful for moisturizing and smoothing the skin.
• Lime mask, spinach, and
honey to clean zits and glowing skin
In addition to coconut oil, you can use spinach and honey to
mix lime masks. Spinach contains A, C, E, K, and
folate. The content of vitamins and minerals in spinach can help cleanse acne
and make the skin more radiant. While the content of citric acid in lemon or
lemon is antibacterial and antifungal and
is useful for lightening the skin.
How to make it, mix 9-10 pieces of fresh spinach with 2
tablespoons of lime juice or lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of honey. All
ingredients are smoothed with blending. Then you can apply it to the face and
leave it for 10 -15 minutes. After that, rinse thoroughly and dry the face.
For acne treatment, you can also make a lime mask mixed with
egg white. Apply to the face at night and let it dry until the morning, then
wipe the face with warm water and dry the face.
You should avoid sun exposure during the use of lime masks because it can cause irritation and
redness of the skin. In addition to sensitive skin types, several conditions
such as rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis are also advised to avoid the use of
lime masks, because it can cause and aggravate skin irritation.