Natural and Quick Home Remedies For Acne Scars

Curejoy Expert Dr.Janardhana Hebbar Explains:

Home Remedies for Acne Scars

Acne marks will generally fade away over time. However, if you cannot stand the wait, use the following home remedies for acne scars:

• Vit E oils

  Apply any Vitamin E enriched oil like Almond oil, Olive oil or Lavender oil over the marks 10 minutes before bath everyday. You can also open a Vitamin E capsule and apply the oil on the affected area

• Ayurveda oils

  Gently rub 5 drops of Kumkumadi taila (ayurvedic oil) on to your face for 5 minutes, once daily. Wash off with warm water.

• Lemon juice

  Apply lime/lemon juice on the affected areas at bedtime. Dilute with water if you find the acetic acid stinging. Wash off with cold water in the morning.

• Baking soda

  Mix baking soda with water to use as a natural scrub. Keep it on the skin for 10 minutes and wash off with cold water.

• Honey

  Honey is good for people with sensitive clean. Raw or Manuka honey is the best. Just dab some honey on the affected area and wash off after a few minutes.

• Aloe vera

  Use the sap from an aloe-vera plant to apply on the affected area overnight.

• Sandalwood paste

  Mix sandalwood paste with coconut milk or honey and apply on the skin for 30 minutes and wash off with cold water.

• Apple Cider Vinegar

  Dab diluted apple cider vinegar with cotton balls on the affected areas and wash off after a few minutes with cold water.

• Tomato

  Crush a tomato and apply it on your face. Wash off with plain lukewarm water after 20 minutes

• Fenugreek

  Take 1 tsp of fenugreek seeds and boil it in a cup (250 ml) of water for 10-15 minutes. Cool the solution and strain the water. Apply the water on the scars. Do not rinse it out.

• Neem

  Crush a fresh leaf and apply it on scars for 30 minutes before rinsing it off with water.

• Oatmeal

  You can use sugar or oatmeal mixed with rose water to form abrasive scrubs to exfoliate skin. Don’t be too harsh, rub it on the skin for 2-3 minutes before washing it off with cold water. Follow up with a gentle cream or coconut/almond oil.

• Vit C rich foods

  Eat foods high in Vitamin C like oranges, tangerines, chili peppers, guavas, bell peppers, dark leafy greens, broccoli, cauliflower, kiwis, papayas and strawberries.

• Vit E rich foods

  Eating foods high in Vitamin E repairs your skin from within. Sunflower seeds, almonds, pine nuts, paprika, red chili powder, peanuts, basil, oregano, dried apricots, spinach, and cooked taro root are rich sources.
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