Surprising benefits of kitchen staple lemon juice for hair

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Why prefer lemon juice for hair?

Lemon can be a miracle fruit in terms of beauty, as it is a brimming source of vitamin C and improves the condition of our hair and skin while being a staple ingredient in nearly every Indian kitchen. Let’s see how it benefits our hair strands.

Promotes hair growth

Lemon juice is packed with the goodness of vitamin C that promotes collagen production and results in hair growth. It also unclogs the hair follicles and stimulates the dormant ones, further enhancing the hair growth rate.

Combats hair loss

Applying lemon juice to the scalp combats hair loss and ultimately eliminates the issue because of the production of collagen and also because of its antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Cleanses scalp and maintains pH balance

The acidic nature of lemon juice promotes and cleanses the scalp and further removes the buildup that also blocks hair follicles. It also restores the pH balance, which is very important for healthy hair growth.

Fights dandruff

Rich in citric acid, the astringent effect of lemon juice prevents the occurrence of dandruff by balancing the level of sebum of the scalp and also prevents the scalp from becoming too dry or greasy.

Lightens the hair

A perfect natural dye, lemon juice is a natural bleaching agent that gets absorbed into the hair very easily and depletes the natural hair colour, giving a lighter appearance.

Reduces excess oil

The naturally acidic tone cleanses the scalp and hair follicles and further clears up the buildup from grease, dirt, and other pollutants.

Shiny hair

Keeping your scalp away from grime and dirt also makes your hair glossy and shiny, as the citric acid present in lemon juice acts as a natural clarifying agent, ultimately eliminating frizz and automatically adding shine.

Precautions and side effects

Prolonged exposure to the sun after applying lemon juice to the scalp can lead to extreme dryness, allergy, and redness. Therefore, prefer to stay indoors and stay away from issues of premature greying of hair, damage to hair cuticles, and from a burning sensation as well.

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