How to Use Lemons to Remove Age Spots

Lemons are one of nature's powerhouses!  Ever notice that most cleaning products contain "The Power of Lemons"?  Well, its not an advertiser gimmick.... Lemons actually are an excellent agent to break-up and remove dirt.  They can also be used on your skin to reduce age spots and dark spots left over from acne scarring.

What to do to remove dark/age spots:
Take a lemon and squeeze the juice from it using a juicer or your hands if you don't have a juicer.  (You can store the lemon juice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.)  Take a cotton ball and saturate it with the fresh squeeze lemon juice.  Focusing on the dark spot(s), pat the saturated cotton ball on the hyperpigmentation spot(s).  Repeat for several days or until the spots are gone or you receive the desired results.   When I do this, I noticed a different within 5-7 days.

Please check out my previous post on Night Time Facial Treatment which explores a three step process using Amla, Lemons and Cucumbers!

BONUS:  In addition, lemon juice can be used to whiten nails as well!  For your at home mani, simple soak your clean finger nails in a small bowl of fresh squeezed lemon juice for about 10 minutes.  You will notice instant whiter nails!  This is especially good if you wear a lot of dark fingernail polish.


NOTE:  Lemon juice can increase sensitivity to sunlight so be sure to wear sunscreen.  I would suggest doing the treatment at night before bedtime.  Please also check with your physician before use to ensure that hyperpigmentation is not related to another problem such as skin cancer.  In addition, I am not a physician, so please check with your doctor before proceeding.

Lose Belly Fat with a Body Wrap? Home Remedy!

Lets face it, we all love to have a slim waist! Right?  But we can't always afford or have the time for the Spa.  I must admit, pre-recession, I went to the spa every month for some kind of service!  NOW, I do a lot of my SPA TREATMENTS as home and I have saved tons of money.   I also know exactly what is going into my treatments.  I've created a very zin like oasis in my home for my spa treatments, and I love it just the same! 

Not only is a slim waist considered attractive in this day in age, it is important that you keep the weight around the belly to a minimum for optimal health. Fat around the belly, or visceral fat, has been linked to heart disease in both men and women. Visceral fat is deeper inside the abdomen, surrounding internal organs.

Scientist have link inflammation around the cells of visceral fat deposits, and the artery-hardening process. Although no conclusion of this research is definitive (as far as I know- I'm not a doctor), it definitely makes sense! In addition to the science behind it, most of our vital organs - heart, lungs, kidney etc. are located in the central region of our bodies! Anything that is layered on top of them has to be a strain, right?

Well as a TEMPORARY SOLUTION (consult with your physician first), a belly wrap can aid in eliminating the toxins around your belly.

If you are JUST targeting your belling, HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED:

1/2 cup Bentonite Clay













2 tablespoons of Organic Sea Salt (I use Celtic Sea Salt)














Ace bandage















1 cup of hot water
Measuring tape (optional)
Warm robe or sweatshirt
Application brush (optional)

WHAT TO DO:
Take measuring tape and measure your belly in inches.  Measure at belly button as well as your natural waist line.  Add the bentonite clay to the hot water and stir with a non-metal spoon until clay creates a paste.  Add more water as necessary.  When clay cools to a comfortable temperature, with an application brush apply the paste onto your belly in a thick layer (about 1/2 or more thick).  once all the clay is applied, wrap your belly with ace bandages until all the clay is covered.  Cover yourself with a robe or towel.  Sit back and relax for about 30-45 minutes!    Rinse of clay in warm shower.  After washing, measure belly again to see if any inches were lost.  You can expect anywhere from 1/2 inch to 2 1/2 inches after first application. 

ALTERNATIVE:  Follow instructions above, instead add the ace bandages to the clay so the bandages are completely covered, adding more hot water as necessary.  Wrap the clay covered bandages around your belly.

One bentonite clay body wrap can reduce your belly fat by NOTICEABLE inches, and since bentonite clay body wraps are non-toxic, you can do several wraps in a day or over the span of a couple of days to lose many inches from your waist.

Have you tried this?  Do you plan on trying this?  Please share dolls and kens!

NOTE:  *This is a temporary fix, and should not be used as a substitute for regular weight lost. This should not be done by pregnant women. I am not a doctor, so please consult with your doctor or holistic doctor before doing this procedure. Everyone's situation is different. I am just providing tips and procedures that have worked for me and have personally consulted with my holistic doctor.