Acne is a headache for many. With the puberty both girls and boy begin to get pimples and acne. It happens due to hormonal imbalance. It causes glands to produce more oil than usual which lead to clog the skin pores, allowing bacteria to grow. Acne leaves scars on the face and those are really frustrating as it ruin the whole look. There are three types of acne scars:
- Atrophic scars: These are small indentations in the skin which occur when the skin does not make enough fibroblasts in the healing process.
- Hypertrophic scars: This type of scar occur when the skin makes too many fibroblasts as the acne spot heals, causing a raised scar.
- Keloid scars: These scar cause slight tchiness or pain. These are typically much thicker than the original acne spot and usually darker than the surrounding skin (red or brown).
You don't need to be worried and give up on it, with proper home remedies and treatments you can get rid of those annoying scars and glow up your face. Treatment options may vary depending on the type of acne scar that.
01. Aloe Vera
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One of the popular and best natural ingredients which uses for most of beauty treatments. Aloe Vera is a natural moisturizer for both skin and hair. As it is rich in soothing properties, good for sunburns too. If you can't find aloe vera leaves then use a gel which contains at least more than 90% of aloe vera. You can get quick result by repeating this several times a day.
- Apply aloe vera gel to the scars and gently massage it.
- Let it dry for 30 minutes and rinse it off.
02. Coconut Oil
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Coconut oil is rich in vitamin E and fatty acids. Coconut oil can moisturize the skin and restore your skin glow.
- Warm up the coconut oil, NOT too much (Otherwise it'll burn your skin).
- Apply on to the scars and massage gently for few minutes.
- Leave for an hour and rinse off with slight warm water.
03. Lemon
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Lemon is a natural bleach which amazingly helps to lighten up the skin by removing acne scars and dead skin cells. And It promotes new skin cell growth and improves skin elasticity too. You must repeat this daily and do before going to bed.
- Mix up 1 teaspoon of lemon juice with vitamin E oil together.
- Apply on to scars and leave it an overnight.
- Wash it off in next morning.
04. Essential Oil
This is an aromatic daily moisturizer to help heal your annoying acne scars.
- Mix up apricot oil together with neroli, rose and lavender oil (couple of drops from each).
- Leave it at least one hour and rinse it off.
05. Honey
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Honey has antibiotic and healing properties which can be used to treat acne scars. Be sure repeat this daily to get better result.
- Apply 100% pure bee honey on the scars.
- Leave it on overnight.
- Wash it off with warm water in the next morning.
- Repeat daily before going to bed.
To get a smooth and clear skin, apply honey with cinnamon because it is a great renewal treatment.
06. Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)
Apple cider vinegar has acidic property which helps to lighten up pigmentation in the skin, stimulates the production of collagen and repairs skin cells. Remember to do this treatment daily.
- Mix equal amounts of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar and water.
- Apply it to scars gently with the use of soaked Q-tip or a cotton ball.
- Leave it for 5 minutes.
- Rinse it off with water.
07. Turmeric
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Turmeric contains curcumin which is a great antioxidant. It also has anti-inflammatory properties which can helps to reduce excess production of melanin, which adds pigmentation to your scar and makes it darker. By doing this turmeric treatment daily you can get a nice glowing skin color without any scars.
- Mix 1 tablespoon of turmeric with few drops of lemon juice.
- Combine well to make a paste.
- Apply it to the scars.
- Let it dry for 15 minutes
- Wash off with warm water.
08. Baking Soda
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Baking Soda works as a mild exfoliant which can be used to reduce the scars.
- Mix 2 teaspoons of baking soda with water until you get a thin paste
- Apply it on scars
- Leave for couple of minutes
- Rinse it off.
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