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I'm trying to lighten my face with lemon juice and i want to become pale asap. would it be faster if i increased it to 3 times/day? will it damage my skin ?

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Dont' know: Lemon juice may be irritating and likely will not lighten your skin, seeing a dermatologist or your family doctor ma yhelp, they can prescribe an agent to lighten up dark spots on the face but usually takes weeks.

Answered 5/6/2014

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A member asked:

I'm trying to lighten my face with lemon juice and i want to become pale asap. would it be faster if i increased it to 3 times/day? will it damage my skin ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sung Taylor answered

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