Lemon is one of the things that can be used to help rid the skin of acne, it can be successful because it has acidic properties that can help breakdown the oil from the sebaceous glands that clog the pores. Once the lemon has helped to break down the oil it can then be washed freely from the face.

Due to the way that lemon helps break down the oil in the pores it can be used successfully to rid the skin of blackheads and can also help to prevent infection because of the properties found in lemons. This is also something that can be used as often as needed, even everyday without any adverse effects on the skin or without having any side effects. Without the oil clogged pores pimples cannot form, because they begin deep in the pore when the over production of oil from the sebaceous gland clogs the hair follicles.