Hi beauties!! If you haven't checked out my video tutorial on how to make this DIY lemon, honey & sugar face scrub to help get rid of acne scars be sure to check that out! Now to get into some of the breakdown on why these ingredients are great for your skin and why they help to lessen your acne scars!
Lemons
Lemon juice is a key essential ingredient to fading your acne scars and it helps to get rid of existing acne as well. For starters, lemon juice is a citric acid which acts to exfoliate the skin. As we all know our skin is made up of layers so by lightly exfoliating you are essentially buffing away the dead skin cells on your face, and little by little buffing away those acne scars. Lemon juice, as you probably already know, is also a natural bleaching agent which helps to fade those acne scars. Lemon juice is a natural astringent which will help to dry out existing acne and helps to kill the bacteria on your face causing existing acne. Lemon juice also sends signals to the immune system stop inflammation. Basically lemons are great for your skin. HOWEVER please be careful when applying lemon juice to your face and DO NOT apply it directly to your skin. Make sure to dilute it in some way, for example this scrub is perfect ;)
Honey
Now onto honey. Honey is crazy good for your skin. It is a natural antibiotic which helps to fight existing acne. It contains anti-inflammatory properties which helps to reduce redness and inflammation that acne causes. It is chalk full of antioxidants and essential vitamins and minerals. And on top of it all it is a great moisturizer and nourishes your skin. These are just to name a few, but I think you probably get it - honey rocks!!
Sugar
By using sugar it gives the mixture a very gentle exfoliant that will gently help to remove dead skin cells without being too rough and damaging the skin further. Sugar is also a natural humectant, which simply means it draws moisture from the environment and locks it into your skin. This is great because exfoliants can sometimes be drying. Sugar is a natural source of alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to penetrate the skin and helps to break down the "glue" that holds skin cells together, encouraging skin turnover which generates fresher, younger-looking skin.
Tea Tree Oil (optional)
This is great if you're not only trying to get rid of scars but also treat existing acne. Tea tree oil helps to kill bacteria causing acne. It contains antiseptic and anti-fungal properties that help to prevent future acne. Helps to regulate and control the skin's oil creation, which as we all know, excess oil can cause acne.
Sugar Scrub Recipe:
(Scrub basics - 2 parts exfoliant : 1 part "glue")
3 TBSP sugar: https://amzn.to/2uSx4DD 2 TBSP honey: https://amzn.to/2UUSQRQ 2 TSP lemon juice: https://amzn.to/2P3kPLf 1/4 TSP tea tree oil (optional): https://amzn.to/2wqjtE2
*This scrub will last in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks and use it 3-4 times a week for at least a month to see real results*
Don't give up and I hope this helps you!! It also makes your skin CRAZY soft, literally like a babies bum - no joke.
I LOVE YOUUUUUU!!!!!!
XOXO,
Linds
