Lemon is an evergreen tree native to Asia, and widely grown in subtropical areas. Lemon fruits have a sour taste with high content of citric acid, and their juice, rind, and peel are widely used in the cosmetics industry.

Cosmetic Name (INCI): Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract

Benefits of Lemon Extract for Skin
1. Increases collagen in the Skin: Collagen is responsible for the skin's elasticity. As you age, collagen production also slows down, producing saggy skin and unwanted wrinkles.

Lemon extract, being an excellent source of vitamin C, may help repair damaged skin cells and promote the synthesis of collagen. As a result, there are fewer lines and wrinkles on your face.

2. Helps you get rid of Dark Spots and Blemishes: A fresh and bright skin can be obtained using a lemon. Lemon is essential in helping remove dark spots and blemishes thus giving you clear and even-toned skin.

Vitamin C, which may be found in lemon extract, also plays a key role in rejuvenating the facial skin from within. It helps lighten dark spots and flushes out toxic compounds in the bloodstream which cause inflammation and breakouts.

3. Lightens Dark Elbows and Knees: The intent in skin lightening is not to whiten your whole skin but to only lighten the dark areas like knees and elbows. Vitamin C in fruits and vegetables may help decrease melanin formation to even out skin tone. 

4. Hydrates Skin: Using Lemon Extract with other viscous products like honey makes a good natural and antibacterial face moisturizer. It helps in keeping your skin hydrated throughout the day.

5. Helps get rid of oily skin: Lemon extract has astringent properties which help remove grime and acne-causing dirt from pores and epidermis (the first outer layer of skin). The same properties also aid in minimizing pores and balancing sebum production.

6. Removes Blackheads: Lemons can also help diminish your blackheads. This is because lemon extract contains citric acid, which is an organic form of alpha hydroxy acid (AHA).

7. Helps Reduce Acne: A disruption in the skin's pH balance can cause Acne. A not so acidic skin, or not acidic at all, is prone to acne and breakouts.

8. Exfoliates the Skin: The alpha-hydroxy acids in the lemon extract also exfoliate dead skin cells, aiding in faster cellular turnover. The result is rejuvenated young-living cells.

Benefits of Lemon Extract for Hair
1. Removes Scalp Build Up: When you find grime and dust collecting on your scalp, it's time to do away with it with the help of lemon. It helps clean the scalp and unclog hair follicles.

2. Promotes Hair Growth: Lemons are rich in vitamin C. This vitamin can improve the rate at which your hair grows by boosting the production of collagen.

3. Maintains Scalp Health: It helps control the production of oil on your scalp. Lemon has antifungal properties. This can help maintain scalp health and curb issues like dandruff and scalp acne.

4. Refreshes Your Hair: If you have been noticing a daily dullness taking over your hair, lemon could help. The antioxidants and other nutrients present in lemon extract make your hair soft and shiny.

Application of Lemon Extract in Cosmetic products

1. Dark spot reduction creams/lotions
2. Skin Glowing Creams
3. Face Wash
4. Anti-aging Creams
5. Acne Reduction Creams
6. Hair Wash
7. Shampoos
8. Oil Reduction lotion for Hairs

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