A rich source of vitamin C, lemons have been consumed and used in ancient beauty rituals for for centuries due to their numerous beauty and wellness benefits. For instance, the ancient Egyptians believed that eating lemons and drinking their juice helped protect against a variety of poisons. In ancient Rome, lemons were considered prized fruits that were consumed by the upper class for their healing qualities.

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In addition to strong antibacterial and antiviral powers that help boost the immune system and fight infection, lemons are also a digestive aid and help to cleanse the liver, making them a popular weight loss aid. Adding some lemon to hot tea is a popular remedy for treating a sore throat or cold, while consuming lemon water can help to hydrate and detox the body. Lemons are also commonly used in at-home DIY beauty hacks to lighten dark spots on skin, to highlight hair naturally, whiten teeth, and more.

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From luxurious home care sprays and nourishing lotions to fragrant candles and hydrating lip balms, we’ve rounded up the best lemon products that will add some zest to your daily routine. Read on to discover and shop:

Antica Farmacista Lemon Verbena Counter Spray ($38)

This luxury counter spray cleans all counter surfaces while adding the invigorating scent of tart lemon, juicy orange, and zesty lemongrass to your cleansing routine. Infused with bright Italian verbena and grounded with subtle cedarwood and fir needle, resulting in a perfectly balanced sensory experience for the kitchen. Plant-derived and biodegradable, it’s safe for use on non-porous, sealed surfaces. Pairs nicely with the matching dish soap.

Arbonne FeelFit Lemon Flavor Chews ($24)

If you need help fighting those cravings while pursuing a healthy diet, these chews are a sweet treat that will help to satisfy cravings. They feature an adaptogen called Rhodiola along with other botanical ingredients like Codonopsis and Astragalus—and help provide an instant boost with 30 calories per serving. Formulated without artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners, high fructose corn syrup, dairy or soy. Free of gluten.

ATTITUDE Super Leaves Hand Cream in Lemon Leaves ($11.95)

This hand cream is enriched with shea butter to nourish and soothe dry skin and olive leaves extract to soothe skin and keep it healthy. EWG VERIFIED™ and dermatologically tested, this essential vegan cream contains vitamin and mineral-rich Indian cress and watercress to revitalize skin. Its lightweight and non-greasy texture provides hands with daily nourishment.

Bath & Body Works Sugared Lemon Zest Candle ($26.95)

Enhance any room with the pleasant scent of tangy Sorrento lemons, bright lemon zest, and fresh sugarcane. This exclusively fragranced soy wax blend candle is formulated to provide the best fragrance experience. Burns for 25 to 45 hours and features quality lead-free wicks. Comes with a decorative lid.

Bliss Lemon & Sage Body Butter ($13)

This rich, quick-absorbing moisturizer hydrates skin without leaving it greasy. Contains shea butter and coconut oil to soothe, condition, and deeply nourish skin. Clean and cruelty-free. Scented with Bliss’ iconic Lemon & Sage fragrance for an energizing experience.

Cake Beauty The Big Wig Dry Texture Spray ($7.49)

Pump up your style with this volumizing dry texture spray that instantly amplifies volume and texture with lightweight vegan silk fibers. Ingredients include hydrolyzed wheat proteins, sweet almond oil, and macadamia oil for weightless volume and texture. Features the delicious gourmand scent of a lemon cookie with notes of zesty citrus and touch of creamy vanilla.

Irene Forte Illuminante Lemon Toner ($130)

This brightening, purifying, and hydrating toner features a triple AHA Complex derived from Italian lemons, apples, and grapes alongside upcycled ingredients selected for their anti-aging benefits. It draws its soothing and purifying action from rose and witch hazel waters. Great for all skin types especially combination, oily, dull or tired. Dermatologically proven safe for sensitive skin.

ISOPURE Collagen Peptides in Lemonade ($29.99+)

These Collagen Peptides provides support for healthy joints, hair, skin, and nails in addition to immune support1 with 20g of grass-fed, pasture-raised collagen, 30mcg biotin, and 36mg vitamin C in a convenient powdered drink mix. It’s free of sugar, gluten and lactose, and doesn’t contain any artificial colors or sweeteners. Comes in a refreshing Lemonade flavor with seven ingredients as well as an Unflavored version with three ingredients. Just add to any flavored beverage, smoothie or protein shake.

Lanolips Lemonaid + Lanolin Lip Treatment ($15.95)

This rich and creamy whipped lanolin lip treatment has lemon oil to naturally exfoliate, leaving lips fresh, soft, and moist. Lanolin’s molecular structure mimics human oils, making it “nature’s wonder moisturizer.” Features a hint of shimmer to make lips glisten and shine.

Leaf People Arnica & Lemon Verbena Serenity Lotion ($40)

This nourishing lotion is made in-house with rare, fresh Rocky Mountain arnica extract, which is picked while the flower is still fresh. During the very short arnica harvesting season, herbalist and founder Julie Williams hikes up remote mountain sides to between 9,000 and 10,000 feet and immediately begins the extraction process as she honors the plant she picks, utilizing ethical wild harvesting techniques. Fresh arnica flower extract provides dramatically different results than dried or homeopathic arnica extract. The formula also contains a soothing blend of essential oils including lavender and lemon verbena.

Lemon & Co. Collagen Elixir ($39)

Carefully crafted to provide all the health benefits of collagen and vitamin C in a delicious drink, this collagen elixir is infused with organic lemons and a hint of monk fruit. It features wild caught marine collagen, which offers many health and beauty benefits including stronger and healthier hair and nails, increased skin elasticity, improved mood, weight loss, improved gut health, in addition to greater flexibility and joint health. Enjoy the delicate blend of flavors in this subtly tangy drink!

LUSH Lemon Crumble Bubbleroon ($14.50)

This dissolvable bubble bar will add a zesty pep to your bath with sunny fresh lemon and Sicilian lemon oil, while the cocoa and shea butter center will soften and condition dry skin. To use, simply crumble under running warm water as you fill the tub for fluffy, fragrant bubbles. Made in Canada. Cruelty-free.

OLEHENRIKSEN Lemonade Smoothing Scrub ($35)

This refreshing and exfoliating dual-action scrub instantly re-texturizes, polishes, and reduces the look of pores with AHAs, lemon peel, and sugar. Alpha Hydroxy Acids loosen and lift dead skin cells while lemon peel powder and ultra-fine sugar gently buff away rough skin. The scrub is also infused with holy basil and chamomile to soothe and calm. Clean, vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free.

Poppy & Pout Lemon Bloom Exfoliating Lip Scrub ($14.95)

Prep your pout for smooth, hydrated lip balm application with this exfoliating Lemon Bloom lip scrub. Features a clean combination of natural ingredients like sugar and essential oils to help clean and gently exfoliate lips. It will exfoliate dead skin and leave lips feeling soft and smooth! Made with ethically sourced beeswax, organic coconut oil, sunflower oil, sugar, essential oil/natural flavor oil, and a drop of vitamin E.

VOESH Pedi in a Box Deluxe 4-Step in Lemon Quench ($18)

Squeeze in some well-deserved "me-time" with this invigorating Pedi in a Box 4-Step Lemon Quench, which is part of the Citrus Trio. The all-in-one at-home pedicure kit features three exhilarating scents: Lemon Quench, Vitamin Recharge, and Tangerine Glow. Each kit comes with a sea salt soak to detoxify and deodorize feet, sugar scrub to gently exfoliate dead skin, mud masque to cleanse pores for smoother skin, and massage butter to hydrate and soothe skin.

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Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk