Home Remedies To Remove Acne Scars

We all dream for a perfect skin! 

The perfect skin that we all wish for isn’t always easy to attain. During our teenage years our skin starts breaking out. Even if the acne breakouts stop, it often leaves permanent marks that none us like. These acne marks often get people very conscious of how they look and it affects the way they operate in their daily lives.

Some people prefer to cover their acne marks with makeup while some try to get skin treatments done to make the skin look more presentable.

However, an easier way to get rid of acne scars is by using natural methods to make the marks almost disappear. These do not have a health side effect and once the acne marks lighten, it won’t come back again. 

Here are a few natural home remedies you can do to remove acne scars:

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera has been known for skin and health benefits. It is a traditional way of healing skin, acne and acne scars. Aloe vera has moisturizing and soothing properties that help in healing acne. The antioxidants in aloe vera reduce swelling, redness and removes excess oil and dead cells.

Aloe vera works wonder on sunburns as well. It doesn’t just give a cooling effect but also gradually removes the sunburn. 

It might feel weird and sticky but your skin will thank you and it will show. 

Coconut oil

Coconut oil is rich in omega fatty acids that penetrate the skin and moisturize it so that it can restore your skin’s glow.

Make sure you do not use too much coconut oil because it might cause you to break out more. 

Baking Soda

You must be wondering how baking soda could help in reducing acne scars. Well, it balances your pH and works great as a natural exfoliator. It eradicates dead skin cells and leaves your skin refreshed without damaging the skin around the scar.

You can use it by make a paste out of it by using two parts water and one part baking soda. Scrub it on the affected area, rinsing thoroughly and gently after a minute.

Lemon

Lemons contain alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA), which means it has the healing properties that your skin needs. 

Lemons are known to be a natural bleaching agent that gradually bleaches away the acne marks and leaves your skin looking flawless. Unlike chemical-based face bleaches, this a lot healthier for the skin. 

Extract some lemon juice and dilute it with a hint of water so that it isn’t too harsh for the skin. Apply it for 20 minutes daily and you’ll feel the acne marks disappearing.