Homemade Acne Scar Treatment

For anybody who has suffered from acne, one of the worst things about it is the scarring it often leaves behind. These scars are often just as embarrassing as the acne itself! However, it also seems much more difficult to get rid of acne scars (not to mention more expensive) For those of you who are about to give up on getting rid of your scars, check out these effective and inexpensive natural homemade acne scar treatments.

1- The Tomato Treatment

Take a fresh tomato, give it a good wash then slice it into reasonably thick pieces. Rest the tomato on the scar and leave there for a few minutes. Perform this procedure twice a day before washing your face (so you don't go to bed with bits of tomato sticking to you!)

2- Lemon Juice

If the tomato treatment doesn't give you the results your after try this great homemade acne scar treatment. Slice up a fresh lemon and once again apply it to the scar. Because lemon juice is citric acid (which is part of the AHA group) it makes an effective homemade acne scar treatment. Lemon juice can also help increase the elasticity of your skin which is another great thing about it.

3 - Mint juice

Mint juice is a great way to help reduce acne scars. Simply apply some every morning (or evening) to your scars, allow it to sink in, leave for a few minutes and then wash it off. Mint juice is easily one of the most effective homemade acne scar treatments around.

4- Water

Water, that wonder liquid, is BY FAR the best homemade acne scar treatment around. Drink heaps of the stuff, every single day and you'll really notice the difference. Water helps so much because it encourages the growth of new skin cells and the removal of old ones. Also, water helps your body expel wastes which can lead to new acne outbreaks (and the possibility of new acne scars)

As you can see there are a number of natural ways to combat acne scars without having to purchase expensive topical creams or surgical procedures (abrasion etc) Of course the best treatment for acne scars is preventing them from appearing - try not to squeeze spots as these can lead to nasty scars. That is perhaps one of the most important factors of homemade acne scar treatment.

Although many people think acne is a condition that affects people whilst they're young then disappears after the mid twenties, for some, acne can be a lifelong problem. Although the lesions may disappear over time, a number of acne suffers are then left with scarring and disfiguration to the skin resulting from unwanted build ups of collagen and irreversible damage to the skin cells. Acne scarring can be treated however, and one way of doing so is by the use of dermabrasion.

Dermabrasion is the removal of part of the top layer of skin including dead skin cells, excess oils and other buildups. Because it removes all these impurities and reveals the newer skin beneath, with regular dermabrasion it is possible to give yourself a healthier looking complexion. Acne scarring caused due to the buildup of collagen fibers can also be reduced by proper dermabrasion. A good way to think of the process is that dermabrasion is similar to the way in which a bulldozer is able to level off dirt by removing the top layer.

To make an effective dermabrasion solution at home take a mild, creamy cleanser and decant a small amount (around a 3/4 of a handful) into a bowl. Add around 1 1/2 dessert spoonfuls of sugar crystals into the cleanser and then mix. Wet the face with lukewarm water and then apply a liberal amount of the solution onto the skin. Gently massage it into the skin in a circular motion being careful not to scrub to hard. Once this is complete, wash the solution off with lukewarm water.

Dermabrasion should be performed twice a week unless irritation occurs (in which case it should only be performed once a week) Please note that it may take a number of months before clear reductions in acne scarring become visible. However, an improvement in overall complexion should be noticed fairly quickly. Dermabrasion should never be performed if there are active acne lesions visible on the skin as it will serve only to worsen the problem.

By using the power of dermabrasion it is possible to improve the skin's complexion and reduce the visibility of acne scarring. Although care needs to be taken, if performed correctly it can be extremely effective. By making your own dermabrasion