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. But before you start spending a lot of money buying expensive scar removal treatments, try some natural remedies that are gentle and effective.
Skin healing can be achieved quite easily. You need a variety of vitamins and natural antioxidants to do that. The easiest way to do that is to start eating healthy. Some foods you should include are: fruits, vegetables, nuts 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. Zinc and Vitamins A, E and B are all essential and they all promote healthy skin. In order to boost these essential vitamins and minerals, there are some tricks you can learn to do. Here are some tips:
Tip 1: Pure shea butter contains vitamin A and all natural cocoa butter has vitamin A and E. These remedies both have 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: Knowing the right recipe is the best way to boost your vitamin a and b supply. This is how you do it:
Fresh press 2 parts of carrot and 2 parts of cabbage with 1 part of blueberries and make it a nice and smooth juice. Cool down in the fridge for a while and apply the juice to the 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.
Lemon is another ingredient that goes well with chamomile to treat acne scars. Take three and 1/2 oz. of dried lemon balm leaves, 3/4 oz. dehydrated 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 alternatives. BIOSKINFORTE for instance, is a great acne scars cream that will not only keep acne at bay, but also get rid of your acne scars. This all natural skin cream is all you need for a complexion without imperfections.
Published May 22nd, 2010