Natural Acne Scar Treatments

Natural treatments for acne scars are more preferable than surgical treatments and are also recommended by dermatologists and naturopaths because conventional treatments such as laser treatments can cause unwanted and sometimes permanent side effects and irreversible damage to the skin.

 Natural acne scar treatment is an effective alternative to cosmetic and intrusive surgical procedures in the treatment of mild to moderate acne scarring. There are several natural remedies which are excellent for this. They are also very cheap and can easily be found in your own kitchen or in your local heath food shop.

 Because most acne scars fade away in time they can certainly help but before applying any of the following natural acne scar treatments, bear in mind that some acne scars due to their depth and size cannot be completely eliminated and it may take surgical intervention to significantly fade acne scars caused by severe cystic acne or by inadequate treatment.

Lemon juice can be extremely effective at lightening dark spots caused by acne. Simply cleanse the scar with a good antibacterial soap or just water and dab one teaspoon of lemon juice into a cotton ball and apply on your red marks and spots. Rinse after ten minutes. Make sure you use a good sunscreen after you have applied the lemon juice mixture.

Another great natural scar treatment is baking soda. Baking soda functions as a homemade microdermabrasion treatment. Mix one teaspoon of baking soda with about two teaspoons of mineral water and gently apply the mixture to your face and rub in circular motion. Rinse after one minute. This will also leave your skin smooth and silky.

Cucumber juice, papaya skin and olive oil are also very effective at treating scars. Another highly recommended remedy is using sandalwood and rose water. Simply mix the two into a paste and apply the mixture on the affected areas. Rinse with water after the mixture has dried on your face.

For blemished acne scarred skin you can use the manuka face cream which is a light moisturiser with antiseptic manuka honey, balancing cedarwoodand soothing lavender. There is also neem oil which kills bacteria and contains high fatty acids that are excellent at reducing acne scars. Rosa mosqueta oil is rich in essential fatty acids and is one of the best acne scar treatments. It can reduce scar tissue even after the spots have long gone. This oil also maintains the freshness and texture of the skin and makes it smooth.

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) and alpha lipoic acid will almost completely remove blotchy red marks (post-inflammatory hyper pigmentation). Alpha lipoic acid is made by the body and can be found in very small amounts in some foods. Alpha lipoic acid supplements are available in capsule form from health food stores, some drugstores, and online.MSM is present in small amounts in many foods and beverages and is available as a dietary supplement. Combine this with Rosa Mosqueta oil and antiseptic manuka honey and you got yourself an unbeatable army to win your battles against even the most stubborn acne scars.

Another effective approach to treat acne scarring is by changing your diet to help accelerate wound healing, to speed up the renewal of damaged skin tissue and thus allowing scars to heal faster. Avoid high fat diets as they can cause higher rates of inflammation and slow down cell repair Substituting them with reduced fat alternatives can have a significant impact on the process of scar healing. The quality of the food that you eat also has an effect on the skin repair process. In addition, a daily intake of Vitamin A, E and zinc can also speed up cell repair.

How to prevent acne scars

If you have multiple acne scars and still experience acne breakouts the best approach is first to stop acne formation while accelerating the healing of existing lesions and wounds and thus reduce additional acne scarring.

The best way to avoid all the costs and side effects of acne scar treatments is to get rid of your acne in the first place. The only way you can ever cure your acne permanently is by addressing the internal causes of your acne, not by using conventional drugs or topical treatments. The cause of acne is internal and so is the cause of acme scarring. You have the ability to eliminate acne scars before they form by stopping the process of acne formation. This way you will be able to enjoy lasting freedom from acne with no fear of acne scars and their heavy emotional and aesthetic consequences.

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Mary Ridge