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Problems With Lemon Juice on the Lips

There is a lot of lure surrounding the power of lemon juice. Some claim that it lightens their hair, while others swear that it acts as a useful bleach for clothing. Those who suffer from acne might tell you that it completely cleared up their skin. If you want to use lemon juice on your face, however, you might encounter a few problems putting this juice on your lips.

  1. It Stings

    • Lemons are a very acidic fruit with a strong-tasting and -smelling juice, so just a few drops of this potent stuff can really sting. If you have any kind of cut or cold sore on your lips and are using lemon juice in your hair or on your face, be extremely careful to keep it away from your lips. If the juice gets inside an open wound, it will give you a powerful sting that will be hard to wash off.

    It Tastes Sour

    • Plain lemon juice tastes very sour. The same juice that can be delicious when mixed with sugar tastes absolutely vile without it. Regardless of any health benefits it may or may not provide to your lips, there is no doubt that it will taste extremely sour. Additionally, there are many creams, moisturizers and other beauty products that provide the same benefits that lemon juice is reputed to provide. These beauty products are usually available in many appealing flavors that actually taste good, so there is no need to subject your lips to lemon juice.

    It Can Dry Out Your Skin

    • The strong acidic properties of lemon juice can dry out your skin if used too often. If your lips are already chapped or are prone to chapping, avoid using lemon juice altogether, as it will only exacerbate the problem. Even if you are only planning to use the lemon juice on your face, such as to help with a skin problem, it is likely that some of the juice will travel down to the lip area and harm your chapped lips. The acidic nature of lemon juice works best for an oily skin complexion.

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