How can I effectively use coconut oil and lemon for better skin health?

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I am really struggling with my skin these days. It’s super dry and patchy, and I keep hearing everywhere that coconut oil and lemon can help. So, I’ve been trying to incorporate coconut oil and lemon into my skincare routine but I feel a little lost. Like, do I mix them together? And if so, how much lemon juice should I add to the coconut oil?

I’ve read that coconut oil and lemon can be great for hydrating my skin, but I also worry about irritations since my skin is sensitive. A friend said using coconut oil and lemon can act like a natural moisturizer and brightener. But I made a mistake last week mixing too much lemon, and my face felt kinda stingy after applying it. So now I’m scared to use it again.

I am also seeing some uneven skin tones on my face—like, can coconut oil and lemon help even that out? Or would it just make things worse? I’m really trying to avoid any harsh chemicals and go more natural, but I’m not sure how often I should use coconut oil and lemon together.

Also, is there any specific time of day that’s better for using this combo? Like, would it be okay to use coconut oil and lemon in the morning or should I stick to nighttime only? I was thinking of using it before bed, but I don’t wanna wake up with greasy stuff all over my pillow! Any experiences or tips on this would be super helpful! Thanks in advance!!

Dr. Arun Desai · Accepted Answer

Hello

• UR ISSUES SUPER DRY AND PATCHY SKIN SENSITIVE SKIN UNEVEN SKIN TONE ON FACE

• As Per Ayurveda this Situation will be In Vata Pitta Body Type and Vata Pitta Imbalance at Skin level

• "LEMON JUICE & COCONUT OIL COMBINATION IS NOT GOOD "

• As U have Super Dry Sensitive Skin Lemon Juice ( Citric Acid) can irritate and makes it more Dry

• " FACT - UR ISSUES NEED BOTH INTERNAL & EXTERNAL HYDRATION & MOISTURIZING "

" 100 % WORKING OPTIONS U MUST TRY I M SURE U WON'T BE DRY LUSTURLSSS SENSITIVE ANYMORE"

• INTERNAL MANAGEMENT

1.ALOE VERA JUICE -

Aloe Vera Juice 30 ml Early Morning 30 ml Evening On Empty Stomach with 1 Glass of Normal Water

2.PURE COW GHEE -

1 Tsf Of Pure Cow Ghee Oral Intake Every Day

3.HYDRATION -

Plenty of Water Fluids Juices Fibers intake Approximately 3 Liters Per Day.
Coconut Water Watermelon Juice Carrot Juice Beet Juice To Consider

• EXTERNAL MANAGEMENT

1.EXTRA VIRGIN COCONUT OIL/ EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

Full Body Application Daily and Mild Massage 30 mins Before Bath then Luke Warm Water Bath.

2.KUMKUMADI TAILAM/ NALAPAMARADI TAILAM

For Uneven Skin Tone & Face Glow & Skin Tanning Every Night Light Application Followed By Mild Face Masaage

3.NATURAL SUNSCREEN 
While Going Sun Exposure 
Khadi Natural Sunscreen & Moisturizer (Chemical Free Sunscreen Lotion )

DO'S - Prefer Alkaline Highly Nutritious Leafy Vegetables Fruits salads sprouts Fibers etc Plenty of Water Fluids Juices  Rest Good Sleep

DON'TS - All Acidic Spicy Salty Sour Masala Fried Fast Juck Foods Dry Bakery Items Over Physical Strain Late Night Sleeps Carbonated Beverages Anxiety Stress Chemical Paraben Sulphate Free Skin Products Excessive Sun Heat Chemicals Exposure

REGARDS

Dr Arun Desai

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Dr. M.Sushma · Answer

You can just massage your whole body either with warm coconut oil or warm sesame oil dats enough no need to add lemon

Dr. Atul Painuli · Answer

Your skin are sensitive add more lemon can irritate your skin too so sensible for mixing proper quantity or ratio

Take 100ml coconut oil mix 10 ml of lemon juice and 2 TSP of aloevera pulp in it.... Aloevera hydrated your skin..it not harmful..do it

Dr. Prasad Pentakota · Answer

You have to mix both at equal quantities 
You can take 
Coconut water 
And 
Lemon water also

Dr. Surya Bhagwati · Answer

Applying lemon on skin will irritate, if your skin is sensitive 
But still if you want to use them in 20ml. coconut oil put 2.5ml. of lemon juice 
Best is warm extra virgin coconut oil and apply in its pure form for best result
Take fresh lemon water juice 
Take amla +Aloe vera juice 10ml each twice daily after food with water

Dr. Sanjay P Patil · Answer

Hello Julian ,

For you i can better suggest apply plain coconut oil half and hour before taking bath , and lemon you can try internally excess of lemon also may harm skin so once in two days have a lemon juice.

Thankyou

Dr. Narendrakumar V Mishra · Answer

It's better to use coconut oil alone for massage before half an hour to bath.

Dr. Nikitha N · Answer

Hello

If you have dry skin lemon juice is not advisable as it may increase dryness.

Better to go with milk creamy layer( upper layer of boiled milk)

Coconut oil 2tsf with 1tsf alovera gel mix it properly it will come to consistency of cream then apply it one can store for 3-5 days if fresh alovera pulp is used or else store for 10days 
Can apply in night and day

Try with kumkumadi taila for face massage.

Thank you

Dr. Maitri Bhavesh Kumar Acharya · Answer

Hello Julian

yes it can help but use it cautiously
Coconut oil is excellent natural emollient and help restore moisture and repair skin barrier

Lemon juice is acidic and contain vit C which help brightening and pigmentation but its harsh and potentially irritating especially for sensitive skin

mix both only in very diluted amount and may not directly use on face 
as lemon can cause photosensitivity irritation and even burns if left for too long or exposed to sunlight

coconut oil is occlusive, so if used after lemon, it can trap the acidity intensify irritation

here a gentle routine for your dry patchy and sensitive skin- 
nightime- 2-3 times/weelk
Mix 1 tsp fresh lemon juice into 1/4 CUP ROSE water or cucumber water
apply with cotton pad to pigmented areas only
leave for 5 min not more then that
rinse off

coconut oil application 
use pure cold pressed extra virgin coconut oil
apply thin layer all over face
massage gently 
keep overnight 
and wash in morning with lukewarm water

weekly mask - 1tsp coconut oil+1/2 tsp honey + 1-2 drops lemon juice 
apply 5-10 min then wash with lukewarm water

Do not use lemon in morning strictly 
never leave lemon overnight

can also use aloevera gel

natural alternatives for lemon are 
liquorice  root extract
saffron soaked milk
aloe vera + turmeric paste

thank you

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