Lime may not be as popular as lemon in terms of facial care. But the cheap price makes lime can be an option to be used as a face mask. The following is a review about the benefits of lime masks, how to make them, and how to use them.
The alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) contained in lime can help open clogged pores. In addition, the substances in lime can be antibacterial and exfoliant. Therefore, a lime mask can be an option to help deal with acne.
In addition to alpha-hydroxy acids, limes are also a good source of antioxidants, and contain 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, makes lime 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 fruit has been widely used in various skin care products, including masks. Don't think of a lime mask as a difficult, heavy, or even dense ingredient. You can easily make this mask yourself at home.
How to Make and Use a Lime Mask
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 a cotton swab to apply this lime juice. Let stand for 10 minutes, then rinse using cold water until clean.
If you want to increase the benefits of a lime mask, you can add other ingredients, such as sugar, olive oil, coconut oil, spinach, or honey.
- Lime and sugar mask to remove dead skin cells.
Mix the juice of one lime or lemon with 1 cup of sugar. Use as scrub for the body, and also for the face. This mask is useful for removing dead skin cells and smoothing the skin.
- Lime and coconut oil mask to smooth the skin
In addition to sugar, you can also add a mixture of lime juice with coconut oil. The trick is to mix cup of coconut oil, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, and cup of sugar. Mix all the ingredients together and apply on the skin. Rinse and dry. You can store the rest in a closed container for later use. This mask is useful for moisturizing and smoothing the skin.
- Masker lime, spinach and honey to clear acne and glowing skin
In addition to coconut oil, you can use spinach and honey for a lime mask mixture. Spinach contains A, C, E, K, and folate. The content of vitamins and minerals in spinach can help clear up acne and make the skin more radiant. While the citric acid content in lime or lemon is antibacterial and antifungal, and is useful for brightening the skin.
How to make it, mix 9-10 pieces of fresh spinach with 2 tablespoons of lime or lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of honey. All ingredients are mashed in a blender. Then you can apply it to your face and leave it on for 10-15 minutes. After that, rinse thoroughly and dry your face.
For acne treatment, you can also make a lemon mask mixed with egg whites. Apply it on your face at night and let it dry until the morning, then wash your face with warm water and pat your face dry.
It's best to avoid sun exposure while using a lime mask, because it can cause irritation and redness of the skin. In addition to sensitive skin types, some conditions such as rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis are also advised to avoid using lime masks, because they can cause and aggravate skin irritation.
