Does Lemon Have Salicylic Acid? Separating Fact from Skincare Myth
                                
                                
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                                While both are celebrated acids, it is a common misconception that lemons contain salicylic acid. The truth is, lemons are rich in citric acid, a chemically distinct compound that serves very different purposes in both a nutrition diet and skincare.