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2. Purifying Facial Mask
Charcoal absorbs toxins and impurities, while lemon tightens pores and reduces oiliness.
How to Use:
Ingredients: Combine lemon juice and activated charcoal to make a smooth paste.
Application: Apply evenly to your face, avoiding the eyes and mouth.
Duration: Let sit for 10–15 minutes.
Rinse: Gently rinse with lukewarm water.
Moisturize: Apply a light moisturizer after use.
This mask is especially effective for oily or acne-prone skin.
3. Skin Exfoliator
Adding sugar creates a gentle exfoliant to remove dead skin cells and reveal a smoother complexion.
How to Use:
Ingredients: Mix lemon juice, activated charcoal, and sugar in equal parts to form a gritty paste.
Application: Gently massage onto your skin in circular motions.
Rinse: Wash off with warm water.
Moisturize: Follow with a moisturizer.
This scrub can be used on both the face and body as a natural alternative to commercial exfoliants.
Precautions and Considerations
Skin Sensitivity: Lemon is acidic and can irritate sensitive skin. Perform a patch test before full application.
Dental Use: Limit teeth-whitening to once a week to protect tooth enamel. Always rinse thoroughly after use.
Avoid Open Wounds: Do not apply to broken or irritated skin to prevent stinging and further irritation.
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