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Lime, the citrus fruit that fights acne

Lemons' younger sisters can do more than spice up a cocktail; find out how you can have flawless skin - and more, with the help of limes.

 

Smaller, more delicate, more fragrant and sweeter than ordinary lemons, the fruits of lime they are part of the citrus family, a highly valued category due to their nutrient and antioxidant rich profile.

Unlike the rest of the fruits, citrus fruits are often recommended and used both in the prevention and cure of certain ailments, whether we are talking about the famous lemon water, ginger lemonade or the herbal infusion with lemon juice.

Nutritionally similar to bigger, yellower faces, limes can make these mundane dishes even tastier and more tempting, so they make us want to eat them more often. Of course, recent studies show that lime can be of great help in treating skin problems.

The presence of antioxidants such as vitamin C is the main reason why the consumption of fruit is important for the skin - especially citrus fruits, which are in a leading position from this point of view -, in completing the care ritual. It has been proven time and again that antioxidants can protect the skin against free radicals, which translates into a fresher appearance, fewer wrinkles and a reduced impact of the signs of aging.

All of these benefits can seemingly be achieved very simply by adding fresh citrus to your diet, but it turns out that you can get an even stronger effect by applying them directly to your skin. Lime juice, for example, can be used to treat skin problems such as age spots, dry, dull skin (applying lemon juice can exfoliate dead cells from the skin's surface, which prevents it from naturally glowing), but also acne.

The citric acid in limes has antibacterial properties that can help fight acne breakouts. Most of the time, acne is caused by the growth of bacteria on the skin; they penetrate the pores and cause inflammation, those painful and unsightly spots. Applying lime juice using a cotton-tipped stick to the affected area can stop the inflammation, speeding up the healing of pimples. Also, after they recede, lime juice also helps to even out skin tone, thus erasing any traces left by acne.

Homemade masks can also be a worthy remedy for skin problems.

A few drops of lime added to a mixture of ingredients such as honey, green tea, coconut oil or aloe vera can be the "icing on the cake" in an effective anti-acne mask that will leave your skin fresh and bright in just 10 minutes.

In the meantime, enjoy lime-onada; consumul regulat de apă cu lămâie sau lime determină detoxifierea pielii, un proces prin care aceasta elimină impuritățile care pot înfunda porii și provoca acnee.

Also, lemon or lime water can strengthen the immune system, which is believed to be closely related to the appearance of acne, according to a recent study.