How to Cure Acne Scars with Home Remedies

The trials of going through puberty can be stressful for anyone. Not only do you have to undergo all those hormonal and bodily changes, you ultimately have to deal with acne! One good thing about acne, though, is that it usually goes away after a while. Many of us get the zits and then they go, but for those who have a more invasive form of acne – the marks they leave behind might be harder to erase. I am talking about acne scars!

Acne scars are caused by inflamed skin pores full of excess oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria. The skin tries to repair these blemishes by producing new collagen fibers but if the inflammation or swelling is severe, the infection can spread to a wider area which creates deeper lesions. 

There are 2 types of acne scars: hypertrophic or keloid scarring; and atrophic or depressed scarring. Hypertrophic or keloid scarring occurs when there is an overproduction of collagen as the acne heals, creating a raised scar tissue on the surface of the skin. Atrophic or depressed scarring occurs when there is a loss of skin tissue, resulting in small holes or depressions on the skin.

Here are some tips on how to cure acne scars with acne home remedies:

• Fresh aloe vera tops our list of one of the best cures for acne scars. It is mild and gentle on the skin. Peel off the outer flesh of a small piece of leaf to expose the gel. Massage this gel gently on your face and leave it on for at least 30 minutes. Wash it off thoroughly.

• Tomatoes are rich in vitamin A and carotenes which are known antioxidants.
  Rub tomato slices on your scars gently then rinse off.

• Baking soda can be used as a cleansing scrub to gently exfoliate the skin, and thus encourage the growth of newer, smoother skin.

• Organic virgin coconut oil is a rich source of omega fatty acids which are natural moisturizers with healing properties. Massage the oil on the scarred areas gently. You can either let it stay on for as long as you want or remove it with an all-natural cleanser after 30 minutes of soaking.

• Raw honey is another of nature’s great moisturizers that have healing properties, as well. Massage a small amount of honey on your scars for as often and as long as you like to get its amazing wonders.

• Lemon juice is rich in alpha-hydroxy acid which can help fade scars, promote healing and restore skin’s natural glow. Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon into a bowl. You can use it right away or dilute it with a small amount of water if you have sensitive skin. Apply the juice with a cotton ball and let it dry completely. 

• Rinse your face with cold water then follow up with a good moisturizer. You can do this every 2 to 3 days for best results.

These acne home remedies can give wonderful results to help you eliminate those nasty acne scars. All you need is patience and perseverance and you will be rewarded with softer and smoother skin in no time.