Skin Care
How To Get Rid of Acne Scars Naturally
If one of your goals is a healthy, flawless look, then acne scars could be your worst nightmare as they don’t only destroy your chances of a flawless look but also pack at your self confidence too.
The good news is that acne scars don’t have to be permanent and instead of spending lots of money on expensive treatments and products, there are natural alternatives that work just as well, maybe even better.
This article would explore natural, skin friendly products that would change your acne story.
1. Aloe Vera For Skin Repair
Aloe Vera and Aloe Vera Gel
How to use it:
1. Extract the gel from the fresh aloe vera and apply it directly on the scar.
2. Let it sit for 20 minutes before you wash it off
3. Make sure to apply it twice a day for best results.
Reason:
Aloe Vera contains a lot of antioxidants and vitamins that reduce skin inflammation and promote skin healing as it lightens scars, repairs dead skin cells and improves skin texture.
2. Lemon Juice for Lightening Dark Spots
Lemon and lemon juice
How to use it:
1. Start off with mixing the lemon with a considerate amount of water to prevent skin irritation.
2. Use a cotton pad or wool to apply it on the spots and allow to rest for 10 minutes
3. Rinse off your face with warm water before applying a moisturizer.
4. Use twice or thrice weekly for best results and remember to limit sun exposure.
Reason:
Lemon juice can be used as a natural bleaching agent. It is high in Vitamin C and so improves collagen production which repairs damaged skin and helps acne scars to fade over time.
3. Honey for Skin Regeneration
Honey
How to use:
1. Apply raw honey to the acne spot.
2. Let it sit for 20 minutes and then wash off with warm water.
3. Apply every day for best results.
Reason:
Honey is an antibacterial product and has healing properties that not only clears dark spots by repairing damaged tissues to make the scars less visible but also keeps the skin hydrated so it looks smooth,healthy and flawless
4. Turmeric for Brightening Scars
Tumeric and tumeric powder
How to use:
1. Using either honey or yoghurt as the base, add 1 tablespoon of turmeric to form a paste.
2. Apply directly on the scar and leave to sit for 10 minutes.
3. Rinse with warm water.
4. Use thrice or four times weekly for best results.
Reason:
Turmeric has properties that fight against inflammation and it also brightens the skin. It gradually helps scars fade while maintaining the skin’s even tone.
5. Coconut Oil for Deep Hydration
Coconut and coconut oil
How to use:
Apply an amount of warm coconut oil to your hand.
Massage for a few minutes to the affected area.
Let it sit overnight for best results.
Reason:
Coconut oil is rich in Vitamin E and fatty acids and it provides hydration and moisture for the skin while repairing dead skin cells and helping scars fade off overtime.
Getting rid of acne scars might not be the easiest thing to do, but if you want to and also want to clear it naturally, you have to be patient and consistent to get the best results.
So if you are having problems with acne scars, try infusing these into your skincare routine and watch your skin’s transformation with time.