Do you have acne scarring but plastic surgery is out of the
question? No need to worry. While you may not get Dr. 90210 like
results, items available in your own kitchen can help improve acne
scarring if done correctly.
In two simple steps, all you need to do to affordably improve your acne scarring is:
1. Gently remove the damaged layers of the skin and
2. Nurture your skin with collagen and moisture building foods so that your skin can more rapidly repair itself.
Acne Scar Remedy 1: Lemons
If
your acne scars dark, you can use lemon juice to lighten them. Cleanse
your face with lemon juice. Dab one teaspoon of lemon juice into a
cotton ball and smooth it over the acne marks. Leave for ten minutes,
then rinse. Use caution with lemon juice because it can make your skin
photosensitive. So be certain to use a sunscreen on any area you treat
with lemon juice prior to going out into the sun.
Acne Scar Remedy 2: Soda
Exfoliate
your skin with baking soda. Often times a version of baking soda is
used in cosmetic microdermabrasion treatments. You can give yourself a
mini microdermabrasion treatment by mixing one teaspoon of baking soda
with the two teaspoons of filtered water. Then gently rub the mixture on
your acne scar for sixty seconds then rinse it off.
Acne Scar Remedy 3: Olives
After
exfoliating your skin with baking soda, massage a pea-sized amount of
olive oil onto your face. Acne scaring can cause the skin to lose its
elasticity and suppleness. The moisturizing nutrients in the olive oil
will penetrate the skin to deeply moisturize the skin and soften the
skin's texture.
Acne Scar Remedy 4: Fruits
In
addition to eating fresh fruits to supply your skin with collagen
building vitamin C, you can also smear them onto your face for gentle
acid exfoliation. Just puree a forth a cup of pineapple and smooth it
onto your face. Leave it for 10-15 minutes, then rinse. Since the
pineapples contains ascorbic acid, it will impart a brightening effect
on the face, and help fade acne marks.
Acne Scar Remedy 5: Water
It
cannot be said enough. "Your skin needs water." Especially when you
want to promote the type of skin repair needed to heal acne scarring.
Your skin needs water to keep the skin plump, to remove toxins, and the
build new skin cells. Drink at least 80 ounces of filtered water a day
to give your skin the quality and quantity of water it needs to reveal
healthier, fresher skin.
Acne Scar Remedy 6: Consistency
The
ultimate ingredient needed to completely remove acne scars is
consistency. Acne scars form over a series of weeks, layer by layer. To
remove the acne scarring, you need to use your acne home remedy on a
daily basis to remove the damaged scar tissue layer by layer.
To
be successful at fading and healing your acne scars at home, you just
need to plan in advance. Devote time to removing the damaged skin and
giving yourself the nutrients you need to build healthier skin. For
example, you can decide to spend five minutes a day exfoliating your
skin with baking soda or pineapple and another ten minutes enjoying
collagen building foods like soy, grapes or oranges. Do it consistently
and you will see and improvement in your scars.
