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You’ve probably heard of this trick of the trade: if you want to lose weight, have a glass of lemon water in the morning. But more than just losing weight, the list of things that this superfruit can do for your body is endless. Rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, lemons are well known for their ability to improve indigestion, keep your blood pressure under control and above all, feel refreshed. Likewise, when it comes to beauty, lemon extracts protect our skin from ageing and sun damage. And, when combined with other ingredients, the list of its benefits goes on. Check out seven of our beauty picks below that are rich in lemons and that we can count on to protect our skin at any time of the day:
1. Bid farewell to dead skin cells with Olehenriksen’s Lemonade Smoothing Scrub
After a long day at work (be it at home or outside), the one thing we need in our life is a good scrub that’ll not only remove all forms of dirt and dead skin cells but also help our skin feel refreshed. Rich in AHA, dried lemon peel and sugar, this exfoliant is a double-duty scrub that’ll gently do the job. While the sugar exfoliants dissolve in water easily and melt on your skin, the AHA dissolves the ‘glue’ that keeps dead skin cells from hanging onto the skin while the dried lemon peel works its way to remove impurities without hurting the skin. In addition, basil extracts and chamomile in this scrub further help to calm and condition the skin. Rest assured, you’re going to hit the sack feeling clean from the inside out!
Shop Olehenriksen’s Lemonade Smoothing Scrub (RM65) here.
2. Protect yourself from the sun with Supergoop!’s Play Antioxidant Mist with Vitamin C Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF50/PA++++
By now, most of us are well aware of the damage that UV rays can do to our skin. Despite working from home and not being directly exposed to sunlight, its effects still exist and so, it’s only wise for us to take all the precautions needed to protect ourselves from its dangers. Thanks to this lightweight spray-on solution, applying sunscreen on your body is now so easy! It’s suitable for normal, combination, dry and oily skin, and is formulated with 35% less alcohol than other sprays. Thanks to its flower oil, grapefruit oil, lemon peel oil, mandarin orange peel oil and tangerine lead oil content, you don’t have to worry about walking out the door (or staying indoors) with a strong-smelling sunblock as these ingredients give this spray a soothing scent you’re bound to love!
Shop Supergoop’s Play Antioxidant Mist with Vitamin C Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF50/PA++++ (RM65) here.
3. Start your day fresh with M.A.C’s Fix+ Play Mini Makeup Setting Spray
The one thing that many of us dread is how our makeup tends to look different after a few hours of application. But thanks to this spray, you won’t have to worry about that anymore as it helps to improve the quality of your makeup for up to 12 hours and keeps your skin hydrated all day long! The top notes of this spray is made up of Sicilian lemon, tarocco orange, mandarin and bergamot that’ll give you that boost of energy to kick-start your day on a positive note, and after a few hours, its base notes of amber, cedarwood and musk will settle in and leave you with a calming scent. This lightweight mist is also rich in vitamins and minerals from chamomile, cucumber and green tea that’ll help your complexion stay fresh!
Shop M.A.C’s Fix+ Play Mini Makeup Setting Spray (RM65) here.
4. No more breakout worries with Dermalogica’s Clear Start Clearing Brightening Foam FlashFoliant
Maskne is a problem that we’re all well accustomed to now, so the next time you feel or spot new acne, give this flash exfoliant a go. Rich in salicylic acid, this leave-on exfoliant helps to soothe inflamed skin and prevent more acne from forming on the skin by cleansing clogged pores. All you’ll need to do is apply it once a day on your face and neck, and you’d be able to see that instant glow in no time! While you’re at it, the soothing scent from various oils (bergamot fruit oil, grapefruit oil, lemon peel oil, lime peel oil, orange peel oil and sunflower seed oil) used in this exfoliant will help your skin stay calm throughout the day.
Shop Dermalogica’s Clear Start Clearing Brightening Foam FlashFoliant (RM135) here.
5. Boost your skin’s collagen levels with Pixi’s Vitamin C Energizing Infusion Sheet Mask
Nothing beats the feeling of putting on your favourite sheet mask on a Friday night with a few scented candles around you as you tune out from work and dive right into the weekend mood! Rich in caffeine that’ll energise and de-puff your skin, Ferulic acid that’ll nourish your skin with antioxidants and vitamin C that’ll boost collagen production in your skin, Pixi’s Vitamin C Energizing Infusion Sheet Mask is what you need to get your hands on to kick-start your weekend on a positive note – and let’s not forget the lemon and root extracts content in this mask that’ll help to calm your skin instantly!
Shop Pixi’s Vitamin C Energizing Infusion Sheet Masks (RM50 for three) here.
6. Keep your lips moisturised all day with Fresh’s Sugar Lemon Hydrating Lip Balm
Chapped lips can be a real nuisance especially when it starts to hurt or even worse, bleed. If you’re looking for an instant solution to this problem, then this flavoured lip balm should be able to do the trick! Rich in antioxidants and emollient oils, this hydrating lip balm can be applied on at any time of the day. Thanks to its rich texture and soothing scent, it’ll not only envelop dry lips with a moisturising layer and soften them but also prevent dehydration without leaving a sticky feel.
Shop Fresh’s Sugar Lemon Hydrating Lip Balm (RM78) here.
7. Maintain soft hands at all times with Burt’s Bees Hand Cream with Shea Butter (Rosemary & Lemon)
When was the last you looked at your palms and wondered just how much has your hands have aged overnight? It goes without saying that when we spend our entire day at home, we tend to forget about our self-care routines that we used to practice before. However, if you want to transform your skin quickly, then this rosemary and lemon hand cream will do the trick. Formulated using ingredients that are rich in moisture – shea butter, pumpkin seed oil and baobab oil, all you’ll need to do is apply a drop on your palms and massage it gently, a few times a day. The combination of rosemary and lemon is the icing on the cake as it’ll leave you with a soothing sensation and fragrance that’ll brighten up your mood anytime!
Shop Burt’s Bees Hand Cream with Shea Butter – Rosemary & Lemon (RM37) here.
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