It is totally possible to have glowing skin with the help of ingredients at your fingertips. There are probably two products in your home with properties that might surprise you. These are lemon and Vaseline. The health benefits of lemon no longer need to be presented, many are still not aware of its beauty virtues. Because it turns out that when combined with Vaseline it constitutes an excellent shield for the skin and protects it from pollution and other environmental aggressions.
Vaseline has been used for a long time for the skin, but once you combine it with lemon, it is possible to get a sensational facial product that can eliminate blemishes and brighten skin tone.
The benefits of Vaseline
Vaseline has been used for decades for its moisturizing and skin-protective benefits. And this ointment actually has many more properties than we think. Dr. Myriam Cohen, pharmacist, explains the benefits
An excellent anti-wrinkle
Vaseline has the ability to reduce the appearance of wrinkles thanks to its moisturizing nature. The skin then becomes firmer and smoother.
According to Dr. Cohen, “it helps retain the water content of the skin and prevents the degradation process.” However, it is necessary to pay attention to its comedogenic effect, which could promote the appearance of blackheads and other imperfections. This is why it should only be applied to dry areas and should be avoided if you have oily or acne-prone skin.
Effective against dry skin.
Vaseline is thus a product that promotes hydration, ideal for dry skin thanks to its oily texture.
The specialist also explains that “it forms a waterproof layer on the surface of the skin that limits the elimination of water and prevents dehydration. “It’s a kind of anti-dehydrating.”
The benefits of lemon
It is no coincidence that lemon has always been used against cellular aging thanks to its richness in antioxidants. Therefore, it is even less surprising to find its use for beauty masks.
Thanks to its contributions, wrinkles as well as spots on the skin are reduced. Its protective effect is also due to its antibacterial properties. Therefore, impurities emerge (blackheads, pimples or excess sebum) linked to external aggressions such as pollution or cold.
Preparing the Vaseline and Lemon Mask
Ingredients:
– A teaspoon of Vaseline
– A tablespoon of lemon juice
preparing the mask
– Take a glass container
– Mix the Vaseline and your lemon juice until forming a homogeneous paste
Use
– Before applying your cream, wash your face with water or your usual cleanser
– Massage your skin with circular movements with your fingertips, spreading the mask all over your face and without touching your eyes.
– Leave it on overnight and rinse off the next day with warm water.
Caution
Prefer an organic lemon to avoid the presence of pesticides. It should also be taken into account that lemon has photosensitizing effects, so it is important to apply it only at night and rinse the skin well before exposing yourself to the sun.
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