Home remedies for Acne Scars

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We have so far shown you various medical and surgical ways (invasive as well as non invasive) for treatment of your acne scars.

However, if you are one of those who prefer a home remedy using natural / herbal elements, then we have some great tips for you too!

There are several home remedies for treatment of acne scars.

1) Vitamin E:
To begin with, increase your daily intake of Vitamin E. You can do so by increasing consumption of Vitamin E rich foods or alternatively you may get a prescription from your physician and accordingly consume Vitamin E capsules. Vitamin E is very good for your skin and can help improve the texture and glow of your skin thus fading the appearance of the scars.

2) Egg White:
Egg whites are also quite good for preventing acne and as well as treating acne scars. Just prepare a mask of egg whites and rub it slowly and gently onto the area of the scar skin. You may use cotton for doing so. Then you may keep it on for the night while you sleep. In case you fear that it would spoil your pillow, then use a washable cotton pillow for the night.

3) Cucumber and Tomato Juice
A mixture of tomato and cucumber juice is also believed to be effective in reduction of acne scars. Tomato is known for its antioxidant feature and skin repair properties. Besides helping in reduction of scars, this would also help tighten your facial skin. Once you mix the two in equal quantities, you can apply them as a mask.

4) Lemon Juice
Lemon juice can work very effectively too especially if you have dark acne scars against your skin. Apply lemon juice on the scar portion with Cotton and let it remain so for an hour. After an hour, wash your face and dry it with a towel.
Due to its acidic properties, Lemon juice helps reduce the darkness of the scars, thus your skin tone will also become more balanced.

5) Sandalwood Paste:
Mix sandalwood paste with rosewater and apply it on the affected region like a mask. Then let it remain on through the night. Rinse it off in the next morning. Slowly with repeated usage, you will start noticing difference in skin texture and surface.
Sandalwood is very well known for its amazing properties with respect to skin care.

6) Aloe Vera & Sage:
Aloe Vera and Sage are popular for their healing properties. They can also give some relief in case of acne scars. Take some sage and soak it in hot water. Then let it cool for some time. Once its cooled, then you can apply it on the skin. For Aloe Vera, you can directly apply it with a cotton swab on the affected area.

7) Apple Cider Vinegar:
Use Apple Cider Vinegar as a toner to clear up the scars.

8) Olive Oil:
Olive oil can be massaged on the face to smoothen the skin and slowly reduce scars.

9) Honey:
Honey has properties of moisturizing. Hence you can use it for improving the texture of your scars and balancing the skin - apply a mask made up of honey on your face.

10) Water:
Along with the above treatments, you should drink plenty of water everyday and also wash your face regularly with clean water. Drinking water helps detoxify your body. It will also help to shed dead cells on your skin. Thus leading to forming of new, healthy skin in its place.

11) Fenugreek:
Fenugreek can also be used for treating acne scars � Boil their seeds in water and let it cool. Once cooled, you can apply them on your scars. Alternatively, you can make a mask out of the paste prepared by crushing Fenugreek leaves and apply it on the scars.

12) Fuller's Earth:
Fuller's earth is also popular for clearing oily skin, opening up skin pores and reducing acne scars. Prepare a mask by mixing fuller's earth with  rose water and apply it on your face

Caution
Above mentioned remedies are only suggested for mild scars. In case you have deep scars or any sort of skin infection, disease or condition, you should consult a qualified skin specialist before trying out any of the above mentioned treatment. If you have any doubts or history of allergy to any of the above mentioned substances, then its best to avoid such home remedies and consult a doctor instead

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