Homemade Remedies to Remove Acne Scars

Acne creams are recommended when you want to treat this dermatological condition. They contain chemical ingredients that fight effectively against bacteria and microbes, speeding the healing process.

But once you got rid of the undesirable pimples, you may face another problem: the scars and blemishes. If you find yourself in such a situation, you must not despair. There are natural treatments that have an amazing effect on your skin, removing dead skin cells and supporting cells regeneration.

  1. Lemon juice

Lemon juice is a natural and effective treatment that will help you remove, in time, the scars left by acne on your face. Simply rub the face and especially the affected areas of skin with a slice of lemon. Careful! Do this in the evening after removing the daily makeup. The skin must be perfectly clean!

You can also use lemon juice. Soak a cotton pad in lemon juice and dab the face. Wait 15 minutes for the treatment to take effect and then rinse with warm water. If you find that lemon juice is too powerful for your skin, you can dilute it with water. Citric acid contained by lemon will remove dead cells, red or brown spots and will give brightness to your face. Careful! This treatment with lemon juice sensitizes the skin, and if you expose yourself to the sun for a long time, you’re risking to get sunburn. It is mandatory that after such a treatment to use sunscreen with high SPF.

  1. Tomatoes or tomato paste

Tomato juice also helps to get rid of the signs left by acne on your face. Tomatoes contain vitamin A, one of the most effective remedies against pimples and scars. Prepare a face mask with cucumber and tomato pulp (both vegetables must be in equal quantities) and apply it on the face, especially in problem areas. Tomatoes and cucumbers help restore cells and close the pores. Keep this mask on your face for 10 minutes and then rinse with warm water.

  1. Facial mask with honey

Honey has antibacterial and regenerative properties, reduces inflammation, redness and scars left by acne on your face. Nourishing the skin in depth, honey helps it recover more quickly. It acts like a medicine, cleansing pores and removing impurities. Mix one teaspoon of cinnamon with two teaspoons of honey and massage the face for several minutes. Leave the mask to act for fifteen minutes and then rinse with water.