Lemon Exfoliant is a natural exfoliating ingredient manufactured from lemon peels, a reference of the fruits range.
The lemon, Citrus limon, is a species of a small evergreen tree in the flowering plant family Rutaceae, native to South Asia, primarily Northeastern India. Its fruits are round in shape. The tree's ellipsoidal yellow fruit is used for culinary and non-culinary purposes throughout the world, primarily for its juice, which has both culinary and cleaning uses. The pulp and rind are also used in cooking and baking.
The juice of the lemon is about 5% to 6% citric acid, with a pH of around 2.2, giving it a sour taste. The peel (zest) is also used in cooking and baking.
With a strong astringent power, it helps to fight against blemishes. Also powerful antioxidant thanks to content in vitamins and AHA, it proves to be an anti-wrinkle and skin’s radiance booster rather efficient. Lemons contain numerous phytochemicals, including polyphenols, terpenes, and tannins.