Natural Skin Treatments for Acne Scars
Congratulations! You’re acne has finally cleared away, hopefully for good this time. But what’s this? Your latest breakout has left you an unpleasant reminder behind: acne scars. As if acne wasn’t bad enough!
Fortunately, laser treatments and medications can help heal the damage caused by those bothersome blackheads, but unfortunately, these treatments can be very expensive and not entirely effective. So what can you do to have the clear and beautiful skin you’ve always wanted safely and naturally?
We’ve asked our experts to see what they’d recommend for treating acne scarring and have assembled these top tips to help minimize the appearance of acne scars without investing all your hard earned cash. With a few simple ingredients from the kitchen, you can naturally improve your skin’s texture and tone in the comfort of your own home.
Tops 5 Tips for Treating Acne Scars
Honey: Honey is a natural moisturizer that can help exfoliate pores and leave your skin feeling silky and smooth. All you need is a good layer of honey on your face in order to experience its antioxidating benefits. However, if you’re allergic to honey, we suggest avoiding this treatment.
Fresh Cucumber Slices: Cucumbers have been used for years for skincare products, masks, and moisturizers. A fresh slice of cucumber isn’t just soothing; it can help tighten the pores of the skin for a nice even texture as well.
Fresh Tomato Slices: Tomatoes are a great summer time treat, but they are also rich in vitamin A that can help reduce the production of sebum (acne-causing oils.) Slice up a fresh tomato and place it on your face for a refreshing way to renew skin and reduces redness.
Egg Whites: The incredible edible egg is a great ingredient for an at-home facial. By applying egg whites directly to your skin with a cotton ball, you can temporarily tighten pores and reduce the appearance of acne scars. To prepare a natural mask, begin by cracking an egg, pouring the yolk back and forth and allowing the white to drain into a bowl. Then whip the egg whites with a fork for about 10 seconds and spread on your face. Leave egg whites on your skin for 30 minutes or until completely dry. Wash with warm water.
Fresh Lemon or Lime Juice: Not recommended for sensitive skin. Lemon or Lime Juice help to reduce the appearance of dark acne scars by temporarily lightening the skin. Let your skin soak up the lemon or lime juice by applying it to your face with a cotton ball, then wash with water.
Do not let either of these get into your eyes or any open cuts or sores.
A Word of Caution
Remember, the skin on your face is more delicate than anywhere else on your body, and overexposing your skin to different treatments can leave it dry, irritated, and inflamed. Be careful before trying any of these at home tips. Although they should be safe for most people, we do not recommend that you try each of these tips all at once.
Additionally, your skin is beautifully unique and it may be more sensitive to certain foods or substances than others. What may work for your best friend might not work best for you. Test your sensitivity on a small patch of skin first before applying it to the rest of your face.
Final Thoughts
Many of these natural treatments for acne scars can be found over the counter or in your local grocery stores, and chances are likely that you already have a few of them in your kitchen cupboard. Hopefully, with these affordable, natural remedies for acne scarring you can say good bye to acne scars for good!