11 Top Natural Remedies to Remove Acne & Their Scars

    

Skin is the largest organ of our body, which protects the body from the outside. It gives us a look to us. Everybody wants to be good-looking with fair and healthy skin. But imagine a bad scar on the skin and that too on the face! 

Acne is the common cause of scars on the face. Getting rid of acne is somewhat easier than treating its scars actually. To get acne-free skin many sufferers use many medicines and chemical-loaded creams. Some give quick and good results but either they are not permanent or have a long list of side effects.

But nothing is impossible. If you want some natural and safe alternatives to remove your acne & pimple scars, try the following 11 top natural remedies to remove acne & their scars. 

Regular use of these natural remedies may help you to get rid of these stubborn Acne scars, permanently.

1. Prevention is better than cure

To avoid further scars, do not touch or squeeze the existing acne or a pimple to remove the pus or blackheads. 

When you squeeze or pick your pimples, it leads to further inflammation and harm to your own skin and can cause new scar formation.

Also, prevent your scars from exposure to sunlight to prevent the darkness of your skin.

2. Lemon juice for scars and spots

The natural astringent and antibacterial properties of Lemon juice make it a natural bleaching agent which helps in the lightening of dark spots and acne scars on the face, promotes healing, and revitalizes the skin. 

Lemon juice has natural alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), which makes it a good remedy to fade acne scars and unwanted marks on the skin. To get the best results of it, just apply the lemon juice directly to the skin and leave it for up to an hour. 

You should repeat this procedure three to four times a week for better results.

3. Cucumber

Cucumber is a famous ingredient that can treat inflammation caused by acne and acne scars. It contains vitamin A, vitamin C, and magnesium and helps in hydrating the skin. 

Take a cucumber and cut it off into slices and put them on the scarred skin. After half an hour, removes the slices and rinse your face with cool water. You can repeat this treatment daily. 

To fade away the scars, blemishes, dark spots, and dark circles around your eyes, you can apply fresh juice of cucumber.

4. Honey

Honey is a natural moisturizer that has Antibacterial, anti-allergic, antioxidant, and antiseptic properties that help in the healing of acne or pimple scars. 

Try to get the raw and original honey and not the processed one, which is not so effective. Take honey and simply massage a small amount of honey over your scars and leave it for some time. It can also reduce the irritation & redness caused by acne and pimples. 

Mix a teaspoon of ground cinnamon with two tablespoons of honey to increase its pore-cleansing power. Use this treatment frequently to get good results.

5. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is a popular home remedy for acne-prone skin. Aloe vera is a great natural moisturizer and a source of vitamins. Its anti-inflammatory properties reduce acne, give a soothing effect on the skin, and help in reducing acne scars naturally. 

You can use the ready-made aloe vera gel available in the health store or take an Aloe vera leaf and peel away the outer flesh and massage it on your skin gently.  Aloe vera can make your skin look fresh, softer, and healthier.

Sometimes, Aloe vera may cause irritation to Some people might be allergic to Aloe vera, who have sensitive skin, so they should not use aloe vera.

6. Baking Soda

Baking soda is a compound of sodium bicarbonate crystals that exfoliate the top layer of dead skin cells gently when used as a cleansing scrub. The particles of baking soda are very smooth and not coarse as considered and would not harm the skin.

Directions of use - Just mix 1 to 2 teaspoons of baking soda with enough water to form a thick paste then massage into the skin where scars are present and leave for some time then wash with fresh water. 

Repeat this process 2 to 3 times a week.

7. Sandalwood paste

  

Sandalwood is a natural astringent with a cooling effect that soothes the skin of the face and helps in cleansing the skin deeply and fading away all acne scars and peeling off dead skin. 

Make a paste of Sandalwood powder mixed with rose water and apply this paste on the skin affected by acne or pimple scars. Sandalwood paste also provides a glowing effect on the skin.

8. Vitamin E

A popular belief is that rubbing vitamin E oil onto your acne scars can help them heal quickly, and reduce their visibility. Vitamin E helps to protect the body’s tissues from harmful free radicals, which can damage your body's cells. 

You can use either oil rich in vitamin E and directly apply it on acne scars or gel capsules of vitamin E by puncturing the capsule and squeezing the content on your finger and applying it on your scars.

9. Water

Water is a great purifier. By drinking 8 to 10 glasses of water per day, you can flush most of the impurities out of your body. 

You can also place a towel soaked in hot water over your scarred face to get the benefits of steam. Steam helps to open the pores of the skin and flush out the impurities. Water also improves your digestion.

10. Turmeric Powder

Turmeric powder is a famous home remedy to get rid of acne scars. Turmeric possesses anti-bacterial, anti-fungal properties that help in treating acne. 

It has an active ingredient -  "Curcumin" which has an anti-inflammatory property that helps to heal the inflammation, pain, and discomfort of acne. It also possesses antioxidant property that helps to remove free radicals and clear acne and its scars.

Take 4 tablespoons of turmeric powder and to this add 1 tablespoon of milk and 1 tablespoon of raw honey. You can also use olive oil or sesame oil instead of milk and honey. Stir this mix in a clean bowl and make a smooth paste and apply on your face regularly. 

Turmeric also helps to improve the complexion.

11. Homeopathy

Homeopathy is a natural system of medicine that has very good natural medicine for treating acne & pimples and their scars. 

Some homeopathic medicine like "Berberis Aquifolium" and "Sarsaparilla" can be used to fade acne scars by taking them internally and applying them directly on the skin. Their anti-inflammatory properties heal acne and scars and prevent their further formation.

        

Whatever you use, use it properly and with discipline on a regular basis to get maximum results. After all who wants a face with acne and scars. 

Love your skin and protect your skin!

About the Author: Dr. Rahul Singh

Dr. Rahul Singh is a registered Homeopath and Certified Nutritionist with over 16 years of experience and recipient of multiple awards, helps busy people in this fast life, re-energize with tips on a healthy diet, yoga, beauty, health, and wellness strategies that have an impact on their life.