Fact Check: Can coffee and lemon juice erase dark circles?
Dr Iftekhar Khan, MD (Dermatology), clarifies that while caffeine constricts vessels and vitamin C may lighten pigmentation, untested mixes like coffee, lemon, and honey lack clinical validation. Dr Ekansh Shekhar warns that lemon's acidity can damage the skin barrier. Evidence-based dermatological therapies remain the safest solution.