How to Remove Acne Scars Using Home Remedies

Having a clear and flawless skin is the dream of every girl. However, this dream is ruined when one day she wakes up in the morning and sees a tiny little pimple popping out on the skin. Acne is the problem of every girl now a days.  To remove acne scars, girls try to do whatever they need to. To get rid of acne, the cause of pimples should be known first. Pimples are basically inflamed cells of the skin. There are special oil secreting glands(Sebaceous glands) on the skin which excrete the excess oil in the form of Sebum. The pores on our skin of face are actually these glands working their way. When these pores get blocked due to some reason(typically due to the dead skin cells), they get infected and inflamed and cause acne. Teenage girls especially go through acne-prone phase due to the hormonal changes in the body. Having acne is common. But having acne scars is a thing which is a bit more alarming. Pimples go away naturally in 2-3 days but if tempered, may leave an ugly-looking scar on the face. Acne scars are tough to deal with. They require patience and time to heal. There is no definite answer to the question how to remove acne scars. However, there are some ways to remove acne scars at home using natural ways which I will be sharing in this post.

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How to Remove Acne Scars

Never Touch Your Pimples

I can understand the feeling when you have to go somewhere and a pimple on your face keeps on distracting you. Although you want to get rid of it as soon as possible and scratching and tearing it seems the only way, it makes things worse. Most of the times, acne scars are produced due to scratching of skin and picking on the pimples. It destroys the skin cells and injures it which result in acne scars. Since prevention is better than cure, try not to create acne scars in the first place.

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Use Lemon Juice

Lemon is a fruit having some special properties overlooked by us. It has acidic nature which can rehabilitates the skin cells and fades the acne scars. This rich in Vitamin C fruit acts as a natural bleach for the skin. To remove acne scars, squeeze the juice out of a lemon into a bowl. Get some cotton, dab it into the juice and cleanse the face with it. Leave the juice on the face for some time and then rinse with water. Repeat this process after 2 to 3 days regularly. If you have sensitive skin, I recommend diluting the juice with water or rose water and then apply. Also, try to avoid the skin during this treatment and use sunscreen if going into the sun is necessary.

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Use Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is considered one of the most gentle herb due to its special powers of healing the skin and moisturizing it without any further damage. It contains antioxidants and vitamins in excess which soothe the skin and lessens the scarring. To remove acne scars with Aloe Vera, get a small leaf from the organic plant, peel off the outer skin and rub the gel gently on the face. Leave it on the skin for almost half an hour and rinse thoroughly. You will soon notice your fresh and glowing skin after repeating the process thoroughly.

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Use Cucumber

Cucumber is also a famous vegetable known for its cooling and skin healing properties. Specially, cucumber masks are widely used for beautifying the skin and removing dark spots. To remove acne scars, take a fresh cucumber and cut it in thin slices using a kitchen knife. Put these slices over the skin and leave them for about thirty minutes. Rinse with water afterwards and repeat daily until desired results are gotten.

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Use Baking Soda

Baking soda is easily available in the home since it is a commonly used product. Baking soda is in fact Sodium Bicarbonate in the form of crystals which exfoliate the skin and remove dead cells. To remove acne scars, mix baking soda in a little quantity of water making a paste. Apply it on the affected area and gently massage with fingertips for exfoliating the skin. Leave on for 5 minutes and then rinse with lukewarm water. The skin will immediately feel soft and smooth. Repeat the process everyday for good results.

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Use Honey

Honey is used since long time for the treatment of skin related problems. Honey has many natural properties which help in healing the skin and remove acne scars. Its sticky nature helps in removing dirt and other material from the clogged pores of the skin and thus help in cleansing the skin. To remove acne scars, take a small amount of natural honey and massage on the affected areas. For better results, a mixture of honey and lemon can also be used since both have skin healing properties. After massaging the skin, rinse with lukewarm water to remove the stickiness.

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Use Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has some magical properties of healing skin. ACV is produced by processing the apple juice until turned to vinegar. During this process, many substances such as malic acid are produced which give the acid anti-septic and anti-inflammatory properties to the vinegar. It balances the pH of the skin and heals scars of the skin by removing the dead cells. Mix a small amount of vinegar in same amount of water and apply to the skin using cotton to remove acne scars. Leave for few minutes and wash with warm water. You will soon notice the changes in a few days after regular use.

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Use Orange Peels

Oranges are rich in Vitamin C so are the orange peels. Before throwing out the peels, consider the vast amount of nutrients these can supply to the skin. These are rich in vitamins, Potassium and dietary fibers which help in releasing the harmful toxins from the body, thus reducing the chances of acne breakout. They also work as exfoliating material when applied to the skin. To use orange peels for removing acne scars, dry the peels in the sun and make powder when dry. Mix in rose water and apply to the affected area. Rinse with water after some time. Repeat the process regularly for better results.

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Use Vitamin E

Vitamin E has healing properties which help the acne scars in fading quickly. It has moisturizing properties which restores the skin to its healthy form. Try to eat the food rich in Vitamin E for removing acne scars. Take a capsule and and squeeze the oil out of it and then apply to the scarred skin. Results will be visible in a few days.

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Use Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is rich in vitamins and fatty acids and thus is highly recommended for acne treatment. It has healing properties and reduces the inflammation caused by acne. Apply a small amount of coconut oil to the affected area using cotton. Massage lightly and leave on for some time. Then rinse thoroughly with water.

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These were some of the home remedies to remove acne scars. Although difficult to deal with, acne scars can be removed by regularly using the above mentioned home remedies. If the problem persists, I suggest visiting a doctor for further treatment. I hope this post will help the people looking for the ways of removing acne scars.