How to Get Rid of Acne Scars

Acne is a common problem faced by teenagers. Though these pimples tend to disappear naturally once the adolescent grows up, they often leave behind scars. Mostly, these scars are the result of applying external pressure on the acne. Pressing or squeezing the pimples with fingers causes them to burst and leave behind ugly scars. Though it is difficult to get rid of acne scars completely, there are quite a few simple home remedies to lighten them:

1. Make a paste using sandalwood powder and rose water and apply this on the scars every night before going to bed. Wash it off in the morning with cold water.

2. In case your skin feels too dry after applying the above-mentioned pack, you may mix equal portions of sandalwood powder, black gram powder and milk and apply this paste on the scars. Wash it off after it dries.

3. Lemon juice acts as a natural bleaching agent. Apply this regularly on the scar to lighten them perceptibly.

4. Cucumber juice has moisturizing properties and also helps tighten the skin and make it look smoother. Apply the pulp or the juice of a cucumber on the affected areas every day to give your skin a more toned look.

5. Similarly, applying egg white on the scars also tones the skin and reduces scars.

6. Tomato juice can also be applied regularly on the scars to reduce their darkness.

7. Rubbing the pores left behind by acne with a few ice cubes for 10 minutes every day also tightens them and makes them look less prominent.

8. Make a paste using a tablespoon of fuller’s earth, and a teaspoon each of lime juice and rose water. Apply a very thin layer of this on the scars. When it dries out, apply another layer and then wait for 10-15 minutes before washing it off with cold water.

9. Massaging the affected areas with coconut oil or olive oil also helps reduce scars.

10. Make a solution by boiling a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds in a glass of water for a few minutes. Once it cools down, apply this decoction on the scars and leave it on till it dries.

11. Dab the scars with cotton wool soaked in lavender or essential oil twice a day to reduce and lighten scars.

12. Chop a few mint leaves finely and the crush them in a piece of muslin to extract the juice. Now apply this juice on the acne scars.