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6 Gentler Overnight Homemade Acne Scar Treatments

By: Charles Zoe Home | Health-and-Fitness | Acne


Acne scars and acne pores are the marks of acne even after the acne is cured. Severe acne causes cysts (known as nodules) beneath the skin, which may lead to scarring. Your dermatologist can perform several different acne-scar removal techniques such as microdermabrasion and laser light therapy. However, these procedures can be painful, not to mention expensive. Luckily, natural acne scar treatments have been passed down for generations and are made with things you might already have in your house. Most natural acne remedies are a lot safer than using benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid and other intense chemicals.

1. A baking soda facial mask is gentle and non irritating. Mix some baking soda powder into a paste, apply to your face and let dry, then rinse with pure water. If you feel your skin is too sensitive for a whole facial mask, try dabbing the paste onto individual pimples. Let them dry, then rinse.

2. Tomatoes are extremely rich in Vitamin A and C that's why these ingredients are able to fight the dull and tired skin. Besides its endless beauty effect it can also reverse the aging process of the skin and last but not least hide acne scars.

3. Mixing the essential oil sandalwood with rosewater creates a liquid that will reduce pigmentation in acne scars. The best results come when the mixture is used on a regular basis and left on overnight. Olive oil is another oil-based treatment that can soften the skin with its moisturizers and reduce acne scarring. For best results, massage olive oil on your face and leave it on for an extended period of time. Lavender oil works in a similar way and as an added bonus, lavender oil has calming properties that can help you relax while it works.

4. Another favorite food utilized as a home acne treatment is oatmeal. This morning cereal, which naturally has the consistency of glue, works great as a mask or it can be reduced to powder and used like a bath salt. These methods carry some slight inconveniences, however. Sticking oatmeal to your face tends to be a messy process. Putting oatmeal in your bath should be done with care to avoid clogging pipes. However, for those on a budget, oatmeal really is one of the cheapest things at the supermarket.

5. Slice up a fresh lemon and apply it to the critical spots. You'll find it soothing and refreshing at the same time. Repeat this tiny ritual until you'll see the desired effect. You can also use it as a natural cleanser, feel free to clear your face with a slice of lemon before going to bed. In the morning you'll feel the toning effect of the citric acid.

6. Slice a raw white potato and place it on top of your acne outbreaks. Leave for five to seven minutes. Helps with acne healing as well as reducing the swelling and inflammation. Apples and honey can also help get rid of acne. Grate a little apple and mix with honey, apply to the face for 15 - 20 minutes. Honey can be very sticky so you might want to dilute with a little water.




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