Oilology: Lemon Essential Oil for Tightening and Brightening

I love massaging lemon juice into my hair for shine and my skin for that extra burst of pimple-fighting vitamin C. So when I found that lemon essential oil can give the same benefits but with much less mess (finding stray lemon cells in your hair isn’t fun), I had to share!

Lemon essential oil is one of the top oils for problem skin because of its many wonderful properties. It contains antioxidants, is vitamin-rich, collagen boosting, contains citric acid, and is antimicrobial and toning.

As an acne fighter, lemon essential oil protects from germs and bacteria, contains antioxidants and vitamin C and boosts collagen production, thereby reducing scarring. Try the delicious Lemon Butter Creme recipe with lemon and tea tree to fight off acne:

Lemon Butter Creme

Ingredients:

• ¼ c  shea butter
• 1 T  argan oil
• 4 drops  lemon essential oil
• 4 drops  tea tree essential oil

Method: Whisk together till creamy and store in a jar. Massage a small amount on face and neck after washing.

Lemon essential oil can reduce oiliness, cleanse and tone all in one. It has astringent properties which tighten and reduce pore size as well as reducing excess oil production. It has a deep cleansing action (you may know lemon oil is an excellent and safe household cleaner, so imagine what it can do for your skin) and balances your skin’s natural pH. Try the Fabulous Facial Toner:

Fabulous Facial Toner

Ingredients:

• ½ c  rose water
• 1 tsp  witch hazel
• 3 drops  lemon essential oil
• 1  glass spray bottle

Method: Mix well, mist your face with your eyes closed and let dry. Use every time you wash your face.

Your skin will feel on top of the world!