With the discovery of antimicrobials in the 1940s, scientists prophesied the defeat of infectious diseases that had plagued humankind throughout history. However, the remarkable healing power of antibiotics invites widespread and often inappropriate use.
Lemongrass is one of the most popular soap making herbs. A small amount of essential oil mixed in your homemade soap recipes adds a mild, yellowish-green, hue with a potent lemon scent. Lemongrass is a natural astringent. It minimizes pores and firms skin. It helps get rid of blackheads and relieve acne.
2. Lighten Up With Lemon. Lemon is one of the most popular natural hair lighteners. Hereâs how to use it: 1  Mix together 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and 3/4 cup water in a spray bottle. 2  Spray the mixture onto hair and use your fingers to comb it into the strands.3  Your hair should be wet but not dripping with the mixture. Mix together 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and 3/4 cup water in a spray bottle. 2  Spray the mixture onto hair and use your fingers to comb it into the strands. 3  Your hair should be wet but not dripping with the mixture.