Can I use lemon juice to get rid of a red pimple on my face?

Question

I have a red pimple on my face. I heard that if you put lemon juice on it, the redness fades. Is this true? If so, how do I use it?

Thanks.

Answer 1

No lemon juice only works on dark spots not red spots

Answer 2

HI:

I am a Registered Nurse and I specialize in skin care and teen acne.

STAY AWAY FROM LEMON JUICE, the acid in the lemons is TOO HARSH ON YOUR SKIN and may cause your skin to break and thus you will actually break out more because you are leaving your skin exposed to bacteria much like an open wound!

Your question is very broad and you need to get professional advice. I will explain why it's a broad question!

Your age plays a role! How old are you? Do you always have breakouts?

However, acne can result from several factors such an increase in hormone levels. In males testosterone or androgens. In females, androgens respectively. The increase in androgen levels can stimulate the oil glands to become enlarged and thus more oil production is produced. An increased oil production can clog the pores with oil or sebum ( white thick substance) which cause the cell walls of the pores in the skin to breakdown. This process allows bacteria to form and thus breakouts develop.

Genetics may also be a cause. It is a myth that greasy food or chocolate causes breakouts.

However, using make-up sponges that are not changed or washed often can contaminate the pores with bacteria which may develop into acneic breakouts.

If you are a teenager ( which I assume that you are) your hormones play a definite role in your breakouts.

If you have severe breakouts than you might need medication. There are many factors.

The most important thing is that you need products that are AGE APPROPRIATE! Every age group has different products appropriate for them. If you are young than you need milder products as to not dry out your beautiful young skin.

The problem with commercial skin products is that they are manufactured for MASSES OF PEOPLE and are not specifically made for different peoples' needs.

Your skin type is different than mine and your age differs from mine so how is it logical that we both use the same skin product for breakouts. We need different strengths of cleansers and toners. Do you kind of understand what I am getting at?

Here is my STRONG SUGGESTION for you. I refer all my students and patients to this website:

www.aboutyourskincare.com

You need to consult with professionals and on this website YOU CAN ASK QUESTIONS FOR FREE AND A SKIN EXPERT/PHYSICIAN WILL ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS. It would be a shame if you dont take advantage of this free service.

Lastly, they have incredible products for breakouts and they make them specifically for every kind of skin type. That means that if your breakouts are more severe than mine, than while we both will buy the same product yours will have stronger ingredients than mine will.

They have a mild glycolic acid cleanser that's great for your type of skin and also a DRYING LOTION ( I have 3 bottles) that you put directly on your breakouts and the next day it's gone. It's truely magic in a bottle.

A basic guideline for properly taking care of your skin is this ( now if you're a young girl you will need fewer products than this):

Night time:

1. Exfoliate the skin

2. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser

3. Mild Glycolic Acid Toner ( cleans off the excess debris and balances the PH level of the skin).

4. Drying Lotion used only on breakouts

5. Moisturizer

Morning:

1. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser

2. Moisturizing cream

The above is a standard you may need to only use one or two products. Visit: www.aboutyourskincare.com

As I suggested and click on the ASK FOR FREE section send them an email and you will get free expert skin care advice.

You can also read up on acne at: www.aboutacneproblems.blogspot.com

Good Luck to you,

Michelle

Answer 3

yes it does. it worked for me. get a cotton ball and some medical tape. get the cotton ball full of lemon juice and tape it to your face.

Answer 4

try it,if it burns then prolly not the best idea.

o-o; its just acid.

Answer 5

The juice may dry out the blemish but may increase redness due to acidity.

Some people suggested toothpaste, and that can work. It must be tooth paste, not gel. And not the whitening kind with any abrasives.

Visine can get the red out of a blemish temporarily!

Also, a cold compress will take the swelling down. Good luck!

Answer 6

I'm not sure, but i know if u have warts anywhere, you can use onion juice to take it out. It works in my whole family. Although it is weird that almost everyone in my family had it!

but if you have serious acne, then go to a convenience store to get something that helps.

Answer 7

that is not true it will burn, get a straight comb and comb it very soft ly for 3 days then get an acupanture needle and poke it, it wont hurt a bit my dads an acupanture docter

Answer 8

yes

Answer 9

try a mixture of corn starch and water.

or toothpaste.

i heard that reddness relief eye drops will take the red out of a pimple.

Answer 10

no there`s nothing with lemon juice.

Answer 11

Don't try putting lemon juice on a red pimple as it could make it worse by annoying it. But for now, you can try toothpaste. Put it on overnight or for an hour at the least and most of the redness should have disappeared. Once this has happened, you should rub lemon juice all over your face after cleansing your skin. Repeat this for 7 days, once or twice a day should do it! You'll have clear skin in less than a week! :D

Answer 12

i've never heard of lemon juice but i know a bit of toothpaste helps so i would try that!  

Answer 13

I tried this back in my teens - didn't work for me, and it stung like heck.