Through homemade videos, recipes and reels, we are constantly made to believe that whatever we get off the kitchen slab is good for our skin. However, that’s not true, and constantly putting anything and everything on the skin, just because its naturally procured can make our skin health take a hit. In a recent podcast with Youtuber Ranveer Allahbadia, Dr.
Aanchal Panth, dermatologist, of Dermafollix Hair Transplant and Skin Clinic, busted the myths about the use of lemons, orange peel and apple cider vinegar on skin. “Please don't use lemon on your skin. It actually makes your skin more sensitive to the sun,” said Dr.
Aanchal Panth. She further added that lemon, crushed orange peel and apple cider vinegar are common home remedies for dark circles, but they are in fact a curse on the skin. Lemon, being acidic in nature and also photosynthetic, makes the skin more prone to the harmful effects of the sun.
ALSO READ: Diwali 2024: Tips to keep pollution and late nights from ruining your glow How is lemon effective on active acne? Answering this, Dr. Aanchal Panth added that lemon, being acidic, helps in killing the bacteria on the acne. But it causes more harm than good to the skin.
The myth of lemon being effective on skin came from the fact that it also helps in exfoliating the skin, and giving it a temporary bright look. The bleaching effect causes it, but it stretches the dark spots on skin for a longer time. ALSO READ: Avoid these Diwali health hazards: Essential tips .