Home Treatment for Acne Scars

Acne scars are a very common problem the world over. There are many people who choose to live with the embarrassing issue of acne scars into their adult years because they are expensive to treat medically. Most insurance companies do not cover treatments for acne scarring if it does not cause a health problem. The good news is there are many revolutionary new treatments for acne scars that can reduce their appearance and help skin heal. Acne scars can be treated safely at home without the use of costly surgery or chemical treatments. Even better, these home treatments are very healthy for the skin and have a chance of being even more effective. They do take time and patience but are very safe and show great long-term results. They are also much less expensive than medical procedures, and you may even have most of the ingredients already in your home.

Some wonderful home remedies to help reduce the appearance of acne scars are:              

Lemon or Lime Juice – The citric acid in lemon juice and lime juice can help remove dead skin cells and make scars appear more flat. The vitamin C in citrus fruits lightens scars and helps them blend in with your normal skin. It is also an important nutrient for skin healing. Apply a little lemon or lime juice to scarred areas and leave it on the skin for a few minutes. Wash off with a cool wet washcloth and apply a good moisturizer. Make sure you wash your hands after using citrus juices.

Cucumbers – These are rich in nutrients that can help relieve inflammation and also lighten scars. Take a slice of cold cucumber, and put it directly over the scar for a while. Apply a moisturizer after using.

Rose Water and Sandalwood – These ingredients have long been used to nourish the skin. Their effects tend to be sedating, which can alleviate stress, a main component in acne flare-ups. A rose water and sandalwood paste can help relieve acne inflammation naturally. Just take some rose water and sandalwood and mix them into a paste. Apply it to your face as a mask and leave on your skin for a few hours or all night. Rinse the paste off with cool water and apply moisturizer.

Tomatoes – Tomatoes are quickly becoming a popular acne home remedy. The powerful antioxidant lycopene is high in vitamin C and can help prevent free radicals from forming. It also nourishes any healthy skin cells during healing. Put a slice of tomato onto acne scarring, and leave it for up to 30 minutes. Then rinse the area and apply moisturizer.

Cold-pressed Olive Oil – Olive oil that is cold when pressed contains a good number of healthy, all-natural antioxidants that are not found in regular olive oil or other oils. Rub cold-pressed olive oil onto acne scars for deep moisturizing and regeneration of healthy skin. This can exfoliate and moisturize for healthy new skin.

Lavender Oil – This herbal oil can help reduce acne scarring. Lavender cleanses away any impurities to help the skin heal itself. It has a powerful anti-inflammatory property and can also help relieve stress.

Because of the expense of medical treatments for acne scarring, many people choose to turn to home remedies first to see if they can reduce the appearance of acne scars themselves. There are also many over-the-counter remedies for acne that can help to exfoliate and moisturize the skin while it heals.