Acne scars can last from a few months to years on our skin, here are 7 items from your kitchen that will help you get rid of them more quickly.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is a rich source of vitamin E and omega fatty acids, which help restore the skin’s glow by penetrating and moisturizing the skin.
Apply warm coconut oil and massage it on the area of acne scars for 10 minutes. Leave it on for 1 hour and rinse with warm water. Apply twice daily. For best results, add 2-3 drops of lavender essential oil into the coconut oil.
Baking Soda
Baking Soda balances your pH levels and acts as a natural exfoliant, which helps eliminate dead skin cells, fades scar tissue and leaves your skin refreshed.
Add 2 teaspoons of baking soda into a bowl and 2 teaspoons of distilled water to make a thin paste. Apply the mixture on the acne scars and leave it on for 5 minutes. Rinse it off with water and use once daily.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar has acidic properties that help lighten pigmentation on the skin and stimulate collagen production, which helps repair cells and remove dead skin cells.
Mix 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and 4 tablespoons of distilled water and use a cotton ball to apply the mixture on the acne scars. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes and rinse it off with water and apply once daily. For best results, add 2 tablespoons of honey into the mixture.
Potatoes
Potatoes contain an enzyme called catecholase, which helps to brighten skin and get rid of acne cars and blemishes.
Cut a potato into medium sized thick slices and rub a slice in circular motion on the acne scars. Once the potato slice dries, replace it with another slice and continue rubbing for 20 minutes. Leave the face to dry for 10 minutes after that. Rinse your face with cold water and use this remedy twice daily.
Lemon
Lemon works as a natural bleach that helps lighten scars, promote new cell growth, and improve skin elasticity.
Cut a lemon in half and gently rub one half lemon on the acne scar, while squeezing the juice into the scar. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse it off with cold water and use once daily.
Honey
Honey has natural moisturizing and healing properties that help treat acne and fade acne scars by stimulating tissue regeneration.
Appy honey on acne scars and cover with a bandage. Leave it on overnight and rinse with warm water in the morning. Repeat daily before going to bed.
Turmeric
Turmeric contains curcumin, a compound with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that heals skin and reduces excess production of melanin, which adds pigmentation to your scar and makes it darker.
Mix 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice/honey to make a paste. Apply the paste on acne scars and leave for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with water and use twice daily.
