Lemon Wonders for Your Beauty
Original Lemon
The Lemon Tree is based in India, where it exists in nature in the mountains at the foot of the Himalayas.
The Many Faces Of Lemon
Every part of this tree, not just the leaves, flowers, fruit (pulp, skin, shell), and even wood have been used.
Lemon has always had a special status. It is used in religious rituals of Buddhists and Jews. In the past it has often been used to save the lives of sailors suffering from scurvy. It is also one of the most important ingredients in many flavors and has hundreds of uses in the kitchen.
Lemon is known for a housewife to a friend how to use it to clean brass and marble, remove the ink and rust, insect repellent, and reduces headaches and hangovers.
It protects and cleans your body, the food and the environment. Every era has given new virtues of lemon, which was confirmed as current scientific technology.
The Chemistry Of The Lemon And Its Benefits For Health And Beauty
Lemon contains ingredients that are widely used in cosmetics and health. The average composition depends on the kind of lemon, the method of cultivation and rainfall in the region.
For one liter of fresh juice, we have:
· 14 to 18 g of citric acid;
· 0.8 to 0.15 g of malic acid;
· 40 to 50 mg of vitamin C (ascorbic acid);
· 90 international units of vitamin A and beta-carotene (provitamin A);
· Traces of vitamins B 1, B 2 and B 3 or P;
· Minerals and trace elements: Ca, Na, P, Si, Cu, Mn.
Lemon is rich in vitamin C and fruit acids, making it a superior cosmetic product to tone and soften the skin and brighten the complexion.
His many minerals can both mines Alize alkalizers body and it is for detoxification in case of excessive acidity. It is a powerful antioxidant and antiseptic action is a major asset in both cosmetic and medical applications.
Did you know?
Although lemon is very sour in taste, it contains anionic radicals that are rapidly oxidized and converted into carbon dioxide and sodium carbonate. In fact, the chemical properties of lemon are a little alkalinizing!
Lemon and your beauty
These valuable properties, lemon is an effective treatment for acne, chapped hands and feet, brittle nails, freckles, warts, dandruff, dermatitis, cellulitis, ulcers, bad breath and tooth loss.
It also helps to alleviate circulatory, digestive and nervous system problems. The essential oil of lemon*, obtained from cold pressed peel (it takes about 3 000 kgs of lemons for lemon oil), is a constituent of many perfumes and beauty products. Its delicate fragrance is invigorating and it has moisturizing, toning, purifying and emollient properties.
Beware Of Side Effects And Overuse!
While Lemon has shown the virtues, it is important not to abuse it. Lemon taken during the day is usually sufficient, provided it is free from pesticides and fertilizers, and is properly washed before consumption.
Isolated or synthetic citric acid has no nutritional value for themselves, but complements the medicinal qualities of lemon. However, it is used as an additive to food, preservatives and artificial flavors in many products such as jams, liqueurs and wines.
* Do not confuse the essential oil of lemon (zest) with petit grain essential oil obtained by distillation of leaves and flower buds, citrus plants.
