Natural Acne Scar Removal Tips - At Home Remedies
It doesn't matter who you are, acne doesn't discriminate and can affect you either as a teenager or an old adult. In addition, acne can lead to a far more difficult skin problem: acne scars. Acne scars can be dealt with by going to spas for expensive dermabrasion treatments, but these can cause several side effects you probably want to avoid. Why don't you try some natural remedies that have proven to be great at eliminating acne scars.
In order to heal properly, the skin needs a variety of vitamins and natural antioxidants not only to promote scar removal, but to look and feel its best. To attain healthy skin you'll need to switch to a healthy diet that consists of eating a lot of fruits, vegetables, fiber, high protein and a lot of water. Our body can't produce those essential vitamins and minerals, that's why it's important to add them in your diet. These include Vitamins A, E, and B in addition to zinc that is a known mineral to promote healthy skin. In order to boost these essential vitamins and minerals, there are some tricks you can learn to do. These are just a few suggestions:
Tip 1: Pure shea butter contains vitamin A and all natural cocoa butter has vitamin A and E. Both these natural remedies have incredible properties to heal acne scarring. They will in addition refresh, moisturize, flatten and soften acne scars. This will make the scarring less noticeable.
Tip 2: Boosting your vitamin A and B supply isn't that hard if you know the right recipe. For this one you'll need cabbage, carrots and blueberries:
Blend 2 parts of fresh pressed carrot and cabbage juice with 1 part of fresh pressed blueberry juice. Let the juice cool down below room temperature for a while and apply to your affected areas.
Tip 3: The third really good home remedy is an infusion based on chamomile flowers:
Blend 1 tablespoon of dried chamomile flowers (or a tea bag) and two tablespoons of elderflowers. Add the herbs in a cup and pour boiling hot water. Let it sit for a bit and then strain. Let the infusion cool down, apply to the areas you want to treat. Do this up to 5 times a day to see faster acne scar removal.
Another chamomile infusion is one with lemon. Take three and 1/2 oz. of dried lemon balm leaves, 3/4 oz. dried mint leaves and 1 oz. dried chamomile flowers. Pour very hot water (approx. 2/3 cup) over the herbs and cover with a plate. Let it sit for about 5 minutes and then strain. Before you apply the mixture to the areas you want to treat, cool the mix down.
If you don't want to make your own acne scar treatment you have other options. BIOSKINFORTE for instance, is a great acne scars cream that will not only keep acne at bay, but also eliminate acne scars. This all natural acne cream is all you need for a complexion without imperfections.
Published May 22nd, 2010
Filed in Health
