What it is
Lemon extracts and oils are derived from the Lemon plant.
What it does
Lemon is used in cosmetics and personal care products as an emollient to make skin smoother and softer.
In addition, it is also a fragrance additive, thus used to impart a lemon scent to products.
Lemon also has antibacterial properties.
Side effects
Lemon can cause irritations. In addition, the use of cold pressed lemon oil is restricted in fragrances because it can have bad safe effects when skin is exposed to the sun rays, making it more susceptible to some damage.
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Cool, I didn’t know this. Does the acid hurt our skin?
Pinch´s last [type] ..Illamasqua Ore
Pinch, I think that if one has sensitive skin then the acid may cause irritations. Otherwise, it shouldn’t really be bad for skin and it’s usually used in very small concentrations anyway.
I looooooove lemon!!! I mix lemon juice with sugar and it makes a great face scrub!!
Stavroula Plag´s last [type] ..QOTW 6 – Which eyeshadow finish do you prefer
Stavroula, that sounds lovely, I gotta try it!
Yeah try it, it’s great!
You can exfoliate your lips with it too, it tastes like lemonade!! 
Stavroula Plag´s last [type] ..QOTW 6 – Which eyeshadow finish do you prefer
Stavroula, I use something similar for my lips, lemon, sugar, honey and olive oil. But I will try this, it simpler to make lol.
Your recipe sounds nice! How much do you use of each ingredient?
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I use a teaspoon of olive oil, one of honey, 2 of sugar and a little bit of lemon juice. And then I apply the paste to my lips with a toothbrush.