Save Many Benefits, It Turns Out This Side Effect of Lemon when Used on the Face!
PR TASIKMALAYA – Lemon, besides having freshness when consumed, it turns out that lemon can also be used for the skin.
Lemon is even claimed to have benefits for the skin due to the natural acidity of this citrus fruit, and its vitamin C content, although sometimes side effects can still be found.
It is known that lemons tend to have more side effects than benefits to the skin.
Also Read: Susi Pudjiastuti Dab Ridwan Kamil When Asked About ‘Smelly Trench’: Make the Square Beautiful You Can
The risk can also be greater if you have sensitive skin or your face is exposed to the sun after applying lemon.
Cited by PikiranRakyat-Tasikmalaya.com from the Healthline website, here are the side effects of lemon:
1. Skin irritation
Skin irritation is the most common side effect of using fruit acids. Lemon is very acidic which can irritate your skin.
You may experience dryness, redness, and excessive peeling of the skin. This effect can be worse if you have sensitive skin.
As a rule of thumb, people with sensitive skin should avoid topical lemon applications.