Home Remedies for Acne
Scars
As difficult as it is to suffer from acne, for some people the
struggle continues into adulthood thanks to the scars that may
develop from acne lesions. There is a lot you can do to reduce
acne scars, especially if you start taking steps while you are
still experiencing active acne problems. A number of home
remedies for acne scars are available, so it is relatively easy
to find different things to try.
There are lots of home remedies for acne scars, ranging from
those that make good sense to those that seem kind of strange
or on the fringe. We have put together a few examples of home
remedies for acne scars that most people feel do have some
positive effects. These include the following:
Lemon juice or lime juice – Squeeze the juices out of either
a lemon or a lime and apply directly to your acne scars. Over
time these juices can lighten dark blemishes and acne scars,
making them less noticeable.
Sandalwood and rosewater paste – Mix some sandalwood with
rosewater to make a thick paste and then apply it to your acne
scars. Leave on overnight if possible, then wash off using
plenty of clean, cool water.
Honey – Honey has long been used as a natural moisturizer,
and it can help with acne scars as well. Simply apply a dab of
honey directly on the scar and let it soak in for fifteen to
twenty minutes. Some health food stores also sell honey-based
supplements that are purported to help with acne scarring.
Ice cubes – This is a great way to shrink your pores rapidly
and help ease the irritation that contributes to acne scarring.
Take an ice cube pack and place it on the area of your face
where you have scars, leaving it on for ten to fifteen minutes
at a time.
Sliced tomatoes – Many people believe strongly in the power
of sliced tomatoes to reduce the visibility and occurrence of
acne scars. Place the tomato slices on your face and leave them
there for twenty to thirty minutes; the vitamin A in the
tomatoes may reduce the production of sebum in your skin and
also rejuvenated damaged and scarred skin.
These are just a few of the home remedies for acne scars
that you can easily try without doing any damage or causing any
risk to your skin. Keep in mind that these kinds of remedies do
take some time and consistency to start creating results. In
most cases you need to apply the remedy regularly (several
times a week) over the course of three to six months in order
to start seeing results.
Whatever home remedies for acne scars you choose, keep in
mind that the very best way to fight acne scars is to prevent
them in the first place. Don’t pick at acne lesions or the
scabs they form while healing, and keep your face nice and
clean using a gentle cleanser. Also use a light oil-free
moisturizer to help keep your skin moist, health, and scar
free.
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