Let’s Talk about Home Remedies for Acne Scars   

Acne scars are an unfortunate consequence of severe acne and thousands of people are afflicted with them each year. Thankfully, acne scars are normally quite mild and in most cases, the use of various home remedies for acne scars can reduce the appearance of scars quite effectively. The most effective home remedies for acne scars fall into two distinct categories those that work from the inside and those that work from the outside.

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One of the best ways to improve the appearance of acne scars is through your diet. Eliminating yeast-free and milk-free foods is a good way to start improving the condition of your skin. Also, try to eat organic grains, cereals and rice as part of each meal and limit your fat intake to only good fats (a.k.a. fish oils, olive oil and flax seeds oil).

Foods and herbs that are rich in antioxidants are another example of home remedies for acne scars. Don’t forget to include anything with immune boosting properties. These include things such as tomatoes, broccoli, green tea, grape seed extract, Echinacea, elderberry and foodstuffs with vitamin C and E. Zinc is another great addition to the diet and all of these home remedies for acne scars will help reduce appearance of acne scars.

Home Remedies for Acne Scars that Work from the Outside

There are numerous home remedies for acne scars. These remedies use essential oils and other ointments that can be applied topically to acne scars. These are all natural treatments and if used as the recipes state they shouldn’t cause any adverse reactions. Two effective pastes that have been known to reduce the redness and bumpiness of acne scars contain the following ingredients:

·       A cucumber and tomato juice mixture – the tomatoes in this paste provide antioxidant properties and they help to reduce further damage being done to the cells of the acne scar. The cucumbers portion helps to soothe and tighten the skin so that its overall tone is improved. This mixture should only be left on for 20-30 minutes before washing off as the tomato juice can cause mild skin irritation if it is left to long.

·       A black cohosh, sandalwood and milk mixture – both black cohosh and sandalwood have anti-inflammatory properties that help to reduce the redness and irritation of new scar tissue. By reducing the inflammation early on it is possible to limit the severity of the scar as it forms.

Essential oils mixed with base oils or beeswax treatments are great home remedies for acne scars. These oils can be made into ointments or creams to be applied to the affected areas daily. The most commonly used essential oils include Helichrysum, Lavender, Rosewood, Lemongrass and Chamomile, and they can be mixed with lecithin oil, almond oil or Vitamin E oil to make very effective ointments.

Mild acne scars can often be treated using home remedies. Remember that the results won’t become apparent overnight. In fact it can take anywhere between three and six months of using home remedies for acne scars to see a significant improvement. Severe scars may need medical attention and may not respond at all to the home remedies outlined above. If you don’t see signs of improvement within a few months then it might be worth making an appointment with your dermatologist to discuss the next step.