How to Get Rid of Acne Scars Using Home Remedies

Causes of scars

When the inner layer of skin is damaged, scars are formed.   The dermis houses follicles which sometimes become swollen with infection caused by bacteria, dead skin cells and excess oil which causes the lesion under the skin known as pimples.  When the follicle ruptures close to the surface of the skin, the lesion is minor and often does not leave scars.  The scarring mainly occurs when there is a deep tear in the follicle wall causing the infection to spread and destroy healthy skin tissue, leaving a scar.

Prevention first

Preventing breakouts is crucial to preventing scarring.  Resist the urge to pick at or scratch pimples.  It may seem like a sure-fire way to get rid of the bacteria under the skin, but all it does is open the wound up to further germs and debris which will cause the infection to spread further, increasing the likelihood of scarring. Acne scars are generally permanent which is why prevention is of paramount importance.

Natural ways to remove or visibly reduce the appearance of

Home remedies are a much safer and cheaper option and tend to improve the overall general health of your skin.  Unfortunately they are effective mostly for mild scarring, while severe scarring may improve if not disappear altogether.

Vitamin E oil will not cause scarring to disappear but with continued and dedicated daily application, the scars will fade over time.

Cucumber and tomato juice has been suggested by some who have tried it, it minimizes the appearance of acne scars.  An old favourite as part of many home remedies is the application of lemon juice directly to scars to reduce severity of appearance.

An oatmeal paste exfoliates the skin and is said to have a healing effect on damaged skin tissue.  Garlic paste may ward off vampires, but it has been used as an ingredient in creams and lotions for the treatment of acne.  Apply these to your face and test the results, as there may be one that works better than another for your personal skin type.  Patience is of the essence here as visible repair to scarred skin may well take from 4 6 months before showing a difference.

Medical Treatments

A dermatologist may recommend various surgical treatments to remove scarring.  These methods are known to be expensive.  Collagen injections are another option but can be dangerous in the case of an allergic reaction.  Laser treatments are popular, and often have to be repeated over a period of time.  Long term effects of laser treatment are not, however, certain.

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Top 5 Home Remedies for Getting Rid of Acne Fast

Acne and pimples appear on the scene when the skin’s pores become dirty or blocked, usually with the oils produced by the skin itself. The production of excess oil can be caused by a number of factors, including stress levels, diet, hormones and the environment. There are many chemical treatments available to treat acne you don’t need to spend all you have on expensive lotions. In fact, you need not look any further than your own bathroom or kitchen cupboard. Follow these natural home remedies to treat those pesky pimples.

From plaque to pimples

Toothpaste works best on whitehead pimples that have come to a head as it dries them out. After washing your skin, use a cotton bud or a cleaner finger to dab some toothpaste onto the affected area. It is best to wash the toothpaste off after 30 minutes so that it doesn’t dry the skin out too much.

Porridge face

Good for acne and skin health, oatmeal acts as an exfoliating agent by removing dead skin cells that can build up and cause blockage of the pores and pimples. Cook the oatmeal and add a little honey to the oatmeal and allow it to cool. The honey helps tone the skin and makes the oatmeal a more manageable texture. Apply the porridge to your face as if it were a face mask and leave it on for 10-15 minutes before washing off gently with lukewarm water and applying a non-greasy moisturizer.

Spuds for spots

The alkaline quality of potato juice breaks down the oil in the pores and it also has valuable vitamins that help to control any red or swollen skin caused by acne. This treatment is best applied before you go to bed. Peel a small potato and squeeze out the juice (grating the potato is the easiest way to do this). Apply the juice onto the affected area and leave it for around 15 minutes. Wash off the juice.

Egg head

Egg yolks contain fats and proteins which nourish and protect the skin. Separate the egg white form the egg yolk, and apply the egg yolk to areas affected by acne. You can then whip up the egg white into a foam and apply this to your entire face. Leave it to dry and then rinse it off with cool water.

You can get rid of acne without  running to the pharmacy for expensive treatments that often use strong chemicals. Instead, zap those zits fast using only your bathroom and your kitchen

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