Acne is unsightly and troublesome, but fortunately, it is not terminal; and you can remove it with beauty products, whether natural or synthetic. However, using organic products, particularly home remedies to battle and eliminate acne scars is preferable because it causes little or no irritation. Before proceeding, know that “organic” usually does not mean the treatment is 100% safe for you. People think as long as it is an organic therapy, it is good. It is a wrong assumption because organic treatments are not suitable for all skin types and may cause facial reactions. For instance, you apply a highly concentrated natural product like apple cider vinegar on your sensitive face – you get the idea?
After reading this article, do not apply some random home products on your face because they are “organic.” If you do not know the right type for your skin, you will learn it in this article.
Acne and how it occurs
Acne is a common skin issue and affects anyone irrespective of their age. Though it predominantly affects teenagers and women experiencing pre-menopause. In pre-menopause women, it occurs as a result of hormonal imbalance, which triggers excess oil production. When the oil mixes with dead skin and dirt, it accumulates and blocks skin pores and permits the growth of bacteria. Acne breakouts do not end there; the real problems start when it scares the skin after a terrible skin breakout.
Scarring marks are stubborn because they don’t go off without difficulty. The scars appear reddish or brownish with a trenched and uneven texture that riggers life-long destruction to your skin. Sometimes, these ugly marks remain behind for weeks to months following a breakout, so it is essential to remove them fast using effective natural ingredients like aloe vera.
Treating acne scars with aloe vera
Why aloe-vera? This is a wonder-working plant proven to battle different skin calamities. It is anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory – the perfect arsenals against acne marks.
If you have an aloe vera plant in your home good for you, and if you don’t, buy one online. Once you get hold of one, cut open the leaf, and scrape out the gel into a container. Apply the gel on the scar and rub it in and leave it for thirty minutes, then wash off with water. Apply this treatment two to three-time every day.
Lemon juice
Warning, use lemon juice in the evening when the sun is down, and avoid using it on the sensitive face. Lemon juice reacts negatively with sunlight and is harsh for sensitive faces. If used under advised conditions, these facial treatments can lighten acne scars, eliminate damaged skin cells, enhance cell growth, and boost the elasticity of the skin.
Usage
With a cotton pad or your fingertips, gently apply lemon juice on affected parts and rinse off with water after 10 minutes. Repeat this procedure two times daily.
Or
Mix an equal portion of honey and lemon juice equally in a bowl, use a cotton pad to apply on the scar, and rinse off after 15 minutes.
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is rich in fatty acids and vitamin E, hence perfect for dry and normal skin. If you can extract the oil, and with a cotton pad or your fingertips, apply on the scar and rinse off after 5 to 10 minutes.
Or
Combine coconut oil with lavender oil, apply using cotton bud on the affected area, and wash off after 20 to 30 minutes with lukewarm water.
Fight off acne scars with home treatment, and do not forget to know your skin type before applying any skincare treatment.
