5 kitchen ingredients you should not apply on your face | The Times of India

Due to the rich content of antioxidants in lemon, many people use it directly on their face to address pigmentation issues and brighten skin. However, lemon is highly acidic in nature and the kitchen ingredient can disturb the pH balance of the skin and cause severe allergic reactions, excessive dryness, redness, and peeling of the skin. The symptoms can even worsen if you have a sensitive or problematic skin type. Thus, make sure to stay away from topical lemon applications, rather use a few drops of lemon juice in ubtans/face masks for best results.