Saturday 31 January 2015

How I Use Lemon In my Morning Routine

I was juicing lemons this morning when I realized just how much use I get out of them. They are anionic, anti-ageing, anti-cancer, antibacterial, antiseptic, and what's more, they're affordable. Winning!
 
 

  
First of all, I must say I never use processed lemon juice.
I buy fresh (organic) lemons, juice them, pour into a handy bottle, and store in the refrigerator.
 

My Morning Modus Operandi

  • The first thing I do in the morning, is drink a liter of lemon water. If I'm going for a run, I'll do a 1/2 liter before and a 1/2 after. This concoction balances the body's pH, boosts the immune system, helps with weight loss, aids in the digestive process, acts as a (gentle) diuretic, and clears the skin. Go for warm water rather than cold (if you can stomach it, I can't) and reap greater results. 
  • The next thing I do is apply some lemon juice to my entire face, let it sit for about 20 minutes and then rinse. This diminishes scars, heals acne, exfoliates, and tones the skin.
  • Next up is my natural teeth whitening step. I combine baking soda (singing: baking soda I got baking soda lol) and lemon in a tiny container and brush my choppers with the mixture for a few minutes for a whiter smile.
  • Finally, I take some coconut oil with a squeeze of lemon and apply it to my nails for longer, stronger more beautiful nails. I recently got tired of my acrylics and decided to go the natural route for a while so this will really help.

These are the steps I executed today. The last 3 are not done every day, but rather once or twice per week.
 
There are a myriad more ways to incorporate lemon into your days, ranging from conditioning your hair to cleaning your microwave.


What beauty uses do you have for lemon? Let a girl know.
Ciao!
 

5 comments :

  1. I drink half a litre of hot water with some lemon every morning. i am obsessed with it now, can't live without it. I will definitely try your other beauty routines. They are awesome
    Lungi @ HHDC

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  2. I would love to incorporate it as a facial mask. Great Tips!

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