Natural Remedies to Treat Acne Scars

Natural Remedies to Treat Acne Scars

We can all admit that pimples are just annoying! Not only do they linger around our face, but even after we zap them away…they leave a nasty scar. Post-acne marks and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation are both just as horrible as it sounds. These marks can take days, weeks or as long as months to lighten and fade away. With so many brands coming with with products and treatments claiming to reduce acne scars, natural home remedies can work just as well if not better.

Before we get into the remedies, it’s important to note that exfoliation is important to help lighten any pigmentation and scar. By scrubbing, our outermost skin removes all the dead cells to develop new skin.

Natural Remedies You Can Find At Home

 

Lemon Juice- 

As a natural lightening agent, lemon juice is an effective bleach to help brighten and reduce pigmentation while also reducing any redness. This can be used on its own, directly take a little lemon juice on a cotton and dab it onto the scar. Apply this twice a day unless you have sensitive skin. It will irritate skin that is broken or torn so apply gently.

Lemon and Honey Mask- 

If your skin is sensitive to using only lemon, using a lemon juice and honey mask combined with exfoliation can work effectively. Apply equal part mixture on the skin and leave it on for about 15-20 minutes a day. Do this daily for one week for dramatic results.

Baking Soda

 

The quickest way to fade scars is with baking soda, it works as an exfoliation to help scrub away dead skin cells and regenerate a new layer. Use it on its own after you wash your face, mix with a little bit of water and scrub gently on the effected area. If you have very sensitive skin, try mixing in a gentle face wash and apply. Scrub for about 3-5 minutes twice a day for effective results.

Sandalwood-

An excellent exfoliant for acne scars. Known for treating sunburn and rashes, it has a cooling effect that can be mixed with several ingredients to reduce scarring. For more effective results, using it with Rose Water can create a thick paste that can be applied to the skin easily. Leave it on for about 20-30 minutes once it has dried, repeat the mask daily for one to two weeks for results.

Tomato paste

With plenty of skin care benefits using tomato, it helps to lighten the skin gradually since its packed with vitamins and rich acidity to fade scars. The important parts of the tomato is the pulp, squeeze it out and use it as a mask on the skin. Leave it on for as long as the pulp dries. Apply this on your entire face for great results.