Home Remedies to Help get rid of Acne Scars and Marks .
Abstract:
We all remember our first zit, looking in the mirror and realizing that our baby fresh skin will forever be a battle of hormones, oils, makeup and dirt. But there are at home remedies to help get rid of this acne scars and help reduce its irritation.These ingredients are purely natural and can be found in areas in our home such as the kitchen and our gardens.
Introduction:
Acne is a skin condition usually found on the face and is very common in adolescents . It is characterised by red pimples and is caused by the inflammation of the sebaceous glands through bacterial infection.
Home remedies to help heal and get rid of acne scars and marks.
This recipe is made from easy to get at home ingredients which are found in our kitchen the good thing about this home remedies is that it has a lot of natural health benefits .
1.) Grounded coffee/ Caffeine : This is one of the most common ingredients we find in our kitchen we all love a cup of hot coffee first thing in the morning as it gives a soothing relief to our minds and body. But coffee has a lot of benefits asides that ;
Benefits of coffee scrub on acne scars.
1.) It helps reduce the appearance of cellulite.
2.) It reduces swelling and inflammation.
3.) It improves blood circulation.
4.) It reduces puffy eyes .
5.) It helps firm the skin .
6.) It deep exfoliates and smoothens the skin.
Ingredients (For oily skin)
1 tablespoon of grounded coffee
1 tablespoon of honey
Recipe
Put a table spoon of grounded coffee in a bowl , add a table spoon of natural honey . Mix the ingredients thoroughly till it forms a smooth paste. Then you apply the mixture generously to the face .Massage in a circular motion till your face is thoroughly cleansed afterwards wash it off with cold water , use a dry towel to pat your face. You would feel a baby soft freshness on your skin .
Ingredients ( for dry skin)
1 tablespoon of grounded coffee
1 tablespoon of extra virgin oil
Recipe
Put a tablespoon of ground coffee and a table spoon of extra virgin oil in a bowl , mix thoroughly till it forms a smooth paste . Apply the mixture in circular motion . Rinse off with cold water , use a dry towel to pat yourself . Your skin would have a healthy glow.
2 .) Honey : The second ingredient on our list is a very important liquid used in cooking, baking and it can be used as a natural sweetner when taking cereals . Asides from its healthy benefits when added to meals Honey is also used in a lot of cosmetic products today.
Benefits of Honey .
1.) Honey can be used to treat not just acne scars but acne itself .
2.) It is gentle on the skin, reduces redness and irritation cause by the acne.
3.) Honey has anti bacterial properties.
4.) It heals acne faster ,fades acne marks , moisturises and softens the skin.
How to use ;
Use a cotton bud /Q- tip to dap the honey directly on the acne marks at night . Then wash it off in the morning. You would notice a youthful glow on your skin. You can do this once or twice a week.
3.) Lemon juice : Lemon comes from the citrus family, it has natural skin bleaching properties which also helps to fade any dark mark left by acne. It makes your skin brighter and it helps cleanse the skin off dirt and impurities . Lemon is also a major ingredient in many facer toners, cleansers and brightening face serums and lotions.
How to use lemon juice;
Wipe the damaged skin with lemon juice or you can just cut a lemon into two halves and gently rub it on into the skin .
Note : When using lemon juice on your skin you will definitely feel a little bit of a sting sensation on your skin because Lemon juice alone is too strong, so you need to dilute it with equal amount of water especially if you have a sensitive skin.
4.) Apple cider vinegar: This is a popular ingredient used in the kitchen as a preservative .Apple cider vinegar also helps to fade acne scars.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon of vinegar
3 tablespoon of water
How to use;
Dilute 1 tablespoon of vinegar to 3 tablespoons of water . This mixture should be frozen in form of ice , then wipe your face everyday with the ice cubes . To be effective , repeat this procedure everyday .
5.) Cucumber : This edible fruit is not only delicious but also great for the skin . It helps remove dark traces after acne.
How to use;
Apply cucumber extract on your face and leave it for 15 minutes . Then wash your face with water preferably cold water .
6.) Aloe vera : This is a natural plant , it is very common in many homes . Aloe vera helps treat impurities and also helps fade acne marks from the skin .
How to use;
Extract the aloe gel from the aloe vera plant . Apply this extract on your face for about 15- 30mins a day . Wash off with cold water . You will start to notice a youthful glow on your skin as you continue this routine .
Conclusion.
These home remedies takes time so please be patient and consistent. Acne marks usually fade off on it's own in a few months so these steps would help improve your results.
