Home Remedies for Acne Scars

Some home remedies for acne scars are widely-known to be effective at dramatically reducing the appearance of acne scars and helping to fade the embarrassment that may come with them. Honey and lemon are two very common ingredients in acne scar home remedies that are easily mixed with other herbs to help speed up the time it take for a scar to fade.

While not all acne scars can be faded (severe scarring needs medical attention), many types of acne scars benefit greatly from exposure to ingredients that most people have at home in their kitchens. While lemon and honey get the most credit when it comes to all types of skin care, there are many other ingredients that can do much to help with acne scars.

As a general rule, always perform an allergy test before applying a home remedy (or any medication) to the skin on your face or neck, which is more sensitive to acids. Apply the remedy to a small spot in an inconspicuous place on the skin at least 24 hours before using it on a broader area. For the day, just monitor the spot and make sure no allergic reaction occurs. (This can lead to more acne and more scars.)


Home Remedies for Acne Scars


To start with the superstars of skin care, lemons are a great way to reduce acne scar appearance anywhere on the skin. They also help with discoloration that may happen after acne has healed. The deep reds and purple spots on the skin can be lightened with just a few dabs of lemon juice each day. (You can leave the juice on and let it dry or rinse it away in about twenty minutes.

Equal parts lemon juice and egg whites can make an at home mask that can change the appearance of acne scars, too. By beating the eggs and lemon juice to a custard-like consistency, it is possible to create a mask that can be worn overnight. Just be sure to rinse it off in the morning.

Honey is hailed for its antioxidant and antibacterial properties and is a great skin care product when used properly. Honey can be mixed with oats to make a scrub or mixed with glycerin and soap to make a face wash. Mixing it with pureed cucumber is known to make a good toner, too.

As a home remedy for acne scars, some people mix 1 tablespoon each of honey, yogurt, and sandalwood powder to create a scar treatment serum. Put the solution on the scar and let it sit for about 45 minutes before rinsing it off.

Lemon juice and honey can also be used together. A popular home remedy for acne scars calls for one teaspoon of basil, one tablespoon of honey, and five drops of lemon juice applied to an acne scar for twenty minutes. Then, rinse it off with cool water and repeat daily. (You can also create an acne scar home remedy by replacing the basil with cooling mint leaves that will leave the area very refreshed.)

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