5 Popular Beauty Hacks You Should Never Try

There are so many DIY skin care recipes that prominently feature lemon juice. It's true, lemons are rich in vitamin C, which is known for its skin brightening effects, but applying lemon juice directly on your skin is still a big no-no. Lemon juice is generally way too acidic to safely be used on skin and it's not like Mother Nature does clinicals on her lemon trees — each one is different. Best case scenario, you over-exfoliate and end up with increased sun sensitivity. Worst case scenario, you get chemical burns. You're better off with a Vitamin C serum that's been specially formulated to brighten your skin.

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