Clears spots fast (Lemon Essential Oil)

Member Name: Tracy_1127

Product:	Lemon Essential Oil
Date:	29/09/08 (115 review reads)
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Advantages: smells fresh, cheap, easy to use, gets rid of spots

Disadvantages: can't use undiluted, can't use before sun exposure

I use lemon essential oil for one thing only. As a diluted skin wash. A few facts first, it should never be applied to the skin undiluted, don't get tempted! And it is photosensitive which means if you use it then go out in the sun it can react with the sun to irritate your skin so it's best to use it at night if you're a sun lover.

I don't go out in the sun anyway due to an allergy to sunlight, yes you heard me right! So I use this in the morning sometimes too as I have to wear high factor skin cream every day anyway.

It's purpose as a skin wash is to dry out excessive oil. I have skin that reacts to weather changes, at the onset of summer if becomes very dry and as we head into the cooler months I have a few weeks of oily and spotty skin. I'm currently in the oily, spotty phase.

To use this just wash your face as normal, rinse with warm water then fill your sink with cold water. Add 2 drops of lemon essential oil and swish it round in the water then splash your face several times with your lemon rinse. Pat dry.

It really is very drying so if you need to apply some moisturiser afterwards it won't hurt (unless you pick a really oily one that puts the oil right back of course!). I always find within a few days the oiliness of my skin has reduced and the spots are well on their way out. It's not necessary to use it constantly, just during a bout of spots or if you always have oily skin a few times a week.

If you have oily skin on your body you can also add 3-5 drops to your bath or apply the rinse with a cloth after a shower.

It smells lovely and fresh and dries out oily skin quickly. I buy mine on ebay for about £1.50 for a 10ml bottle and it lasts a year each time due to the small amount needed and my infrequent use of it. Brilliant for oily skin!

Summary: Excellent alternative to spot creams