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Natural Home Remedies that Get Rid of Acne Scars

by Danna Finnerand

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 get a healthy skin you'll need to change your eating habits. Start consuming a healthy diet of fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, white meats and a lot of water. Such diet will help you to get the proper quantities of essential vitamins and minerals your body can't produce. These include Vitamins A, E, and B in addition to zinc that is a known mineral to promote healthy skin. Learn some easy tips to boost vitamins and minerals. Here are some at home remedies:

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: To boost your vitamin A and B from the outside, try mixing carrot and cabbage juice with blueberry juice. Apply this mixture to the areas you want to treat. This is the recipe:

Mix 2 parts of cabbage juice with 2 parts of carrot juice (fresh) and 1 part blueberry 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. To achieve acne scar removal faster, do this about 4 times a day.

A second chamomile infusion can be done 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 some very hot water (approx. 2/3 cup) over the herbs and cover. Let it sit for about 5 minutes and then strain. Cold the mixture down and apply on the areas you want to treat, about 4 times a day.

If you don't want to make your own acne scar treatment you have other options. BIOSKINFORTE for instance, is a potent acne scars cream that will not only deal with your acne, but also eliminate acne scars. This all natural acne product is all you need for a complexion without imperfections.

Published May 22nd, 2010

Filed in Beauty, Health