Acne Scars Home Remedies

Acne is a terrible travesty to endure. But, a highly neglected, yet sorely disliked aspect is the acne scars that follow the acne. They are way worse, and cause many more confidence related issues. So, how about combating this problem? So, let us check out a few of the best acne scars home remedies.
Acne Scars Home Remedies
"Sandy was always seen with a new hairdo at school. They were really good hair styles. However, there was one thing in common in all her hair styles. They all hid her face a lot. In the beginning, for a while, her friends thought that it was a coincidence. However, after constant face-hiding-hairdos, Amy, her best friend decided to confront her. When asked why she insisted on these hairdos, Sandy confessed that the hairdos were to hide her acne scars. Well, Amy burst out laughing on hearing Sandy's reasons. This is when Sandy's scar treatment began."

Now, I have been told not to tell anyone of all these 'Secret 7' acne scar home remedies, but since you are a dear reader, I decided to let you in, on this group secret for acne scar removal.

Acne Scars Home Remedies # 1
Sandalwood and rosewater paste works wonders on the skin, as one of the greatest home remedies for acne scar. You can make this face pack and apply it on the face, once a day or every alternate day. This will help the scars to fade away as well as improve the texture and quality of your skin. More so, it is great to reduce facial hair (over a period of time).

Acne Scars Home Remedies # 2
Lemon juice is a great way to reduce blemishes on the face. Lemon being a natural bleach, reduces the melanin buildup and fades the acne scars. Squeeze a lemon and apply it on the scars, with the help of a cotton bud. Leave it on for about 10 to 15 minutes. However, the drawback is that it results in dry skin and photosensitivity. So make sure that you use a sunscreen and moisturizer on your skin, once you rinse the lemon juice off.

Acne Scars Home Remedies # 3
Tomato and cucumber are great to reduce the scars as well as to improve the texture if the skin. Mix tomato and cucumber pulp and apply on the acne and the scars. Tomato is a natural bleach and cucumber is a natural anti-oxidant. Together, they can make your skin glow and make it blemish-free.

Acne Scars Home Remedies # 4
Lavender essential oil is a great remedy for scars. Consistent application of lavender oil on the scars will make the scars fade away, as well as, give you an even complexion.

Acne Scars Home Remedies # 5
This one is a little smelly, but has fast results (as compared to the others). Dab some egg white on the scars. Leave it on overnight. This will lighten the scars, as well as, prevent further acne problems. You can apply it on the entire face to prevent acne, in general.

Acne Scars Home Remedies # 6
Honey is a great way to get rid of acne and its resulting scars. Apply honey on the face for about 20 to 30 minutes. This will moisturize the face, improve the texture of the skin and reduce the scars. There is specially formulated honey available in the market. Taking that honey orally also helps in reducing scars.

Acne Scars Home Remedies # 7
Make a paste of date seed and vinegar by rubbing the date seed in the vinegar. Make sure that it is a smooth paste and apply it on the scars. Leave it on for 2 to 3 hours, even though the application may leave you uncomfortable. Since it needs to be left on for so long, you'd rather do it at night, before you go to sleep. This pack will help reduce the acne, shrink the pores as well as reduce the scars considerably. It is very effective for hormonal acne treatment.

Whichever method or remedy you use, whether it is from this website or any other, remember that scar reduction requires constant and consistent efforts. So, be patient and keep your skin clean, always. Wash your face as often as possible. This is where I sign off! Get gorgeous!!

By Rashida Khilawala
Published: 8/18/2009
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