Remove Red Acne Scars

I have a oily skin with pimples all over the face, which result in red scars spread all over the face so please give me suggestion to remove these red scars and pimples from my face?
(16 Jul 2009)

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The occurrence of pimples due to oily skin is a common condition. The presence of pimples on the skin is most often considered to be harmless and does not leave scars. However, most people experiencing an out break of acne tend to force open their pimples, which lead to the formation of scars on the ruptured skin.

Therefore, the most obvious reason for the red scars noticed by you is because you may have tried to force open your pimples.

There are no quick fixes when it comes to dealing with pimple or acne related problems. However, understanding the causes of this condition helps in dealing with it more effectively.

The body produces oil in the sebaceous glands. This oil is called sebum; its basic function is to form a protective layer on the epidermis of the skin. Sebum is transported to the skin through the minute pores present in our skin. However, when these pores are blocked due to the accumulation of dead skin cells, the flow of sebum to the surface of the skin is blocked too. This leads to a sebum build up beneath the epidermis that results in the formation of a pimple.

The most effective way of resolving this condition is by keeping your face clean and oil free. In order to achieve this you should wash your face using cold water several times a day. In fact, washing your face as often as possible would help you to get rid of the extra oil that is being deposited on your face. Do not use commercially available face wash solutions for this purpose, as they could dry your face excessively. Aloe vera gel or juice would be a better option for cleaning your face as it sooths the skin and acts as a good anti bacterial agent too.

You can also make a paste out of 2 teaspoons of yogurt, 1 table spoon of sandalwood powder and 1 teaspoon of rose water. Add a pinch of turmeric powder and apply the paste to your pimples gently. Wash this mixture off after 15 minutes for effective results. Sandalwood powder is known to improve skin complexion, yogurt and rose water will help soothe the skin. Yogurt will also supply your skin with helpful bacteria and reduce the amount of harmful bacteria. Turmeric powder is known for its skin healing and anti bacterial properties. It will help curtail the spread of any further infection that could be caused by the pimples. Applying this mixture daily will ensure that you do not experience any further pimple out breaks.

For lightening the scars, you can add the juice from a freshly squeezed lemon to the above mixture and apply it on your skin. Allow the mixture to dry out for 15 minutes. Take some sugar granules and rub the paste off your face, in gentle circular motions. Lemon is a natural bleaching agent; it will help lighten your scars by getting rid of the existing skin layer, through the process of exfoliation.

answered by c on 16 Jul 2009, 4:12:33

Remove Red Acne Scars

I have a oily skin with pimples all over the face, which result in red scars spread all over the face so please give me suggestion to remove these red scars and pimples from my face? (16 Jul 2009)

I have a oily skin with pimples all over the face, which result in red scars spread all over the face so please give me suggestion to remove these red scars and pimples from my face?
(16 Jul 2009)