Top 5 Natural Home Remedies for Treating Acne Scars

Acne is the 8th most common gene-related disease in the world. It can be one ailment or a combination of skin problems like blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, oily skin, and scarring affecting our skin mostly during our puberty and 20s, and can stay up to our mid-30s. Sometimes, acne can go stubborn and cause several dysfunctions, even mental problems like anxiety, depression, etc. Thousands of creams, ointments, lotions and even pills are available for treating this, but home remedies for acne can be more effective and pocket friendly if you have mild manifestation. 

Let us discuss the top five natural remedies for acne, which you can easily prepare at home.

5 Effective Home Remedies for Treating Acne

Pure Honey :

Pure honey has several medicinal properties, and its usage dates back to ancient times. Pure honey can be used as a skin cleanser and acne scar treatment at home. Applying honey directly to the affected areas of your skin will also reduce the spread of acne. But remember, the honey needs to be pure and not adulterated, else you won’t get the desired results. 

Aloe Vera :

Aloe vera is one of the most common home remedies for acne scars. Applying aloe vera directly to the acne scars will reduce inflammation and scar tissue size. Pure aloe vera gel is readily available at any drugstore. These days, you can easily get aloe-vera plants and their leaves from the market and grow them at home easily. 

Leamon Juice:

It is quite an uncommon usage of lemon juice. But it is one of the most effective acne scar treatment home remedies you can get, probably the easiest and cheapest way possible. Leamon juice can also prevent discolouration of your skin and even out your skin tone. But lemon juice contains citric acid, so be careful while applying it to your scars. 

Apple Cider Vinegar:

Apple cider vinegar is one of the easy-to-use home remedies for acne scars. You need to mix one part of apple cider vinegar with three parts of water, soak a cotton ball into the mixture, and gently apply them to your skin. After applying the mixture, wait for 10 to 20 seconds, rinse it with water, and dry it with a fresh cloth or towel. You can add more parts of water if you have very sensitive skin. 

Green Tea:

According to an expert at a clinic offering acne scar treatment in Kolkata, green tea cleanses your body from the inside and can also clean your body from the outside. 

First, you make the green tea as usual and then let it cool. After it cools down, soak a cotton with the cold green tea and gently apply it to your scars. After applying, wait for a few seconds and then wash it with fresh water and dry with a fresh towel.

Genetics to, mental stress, and even food habits can cause acne. Sometimes, changing your food habits can also work as a home remedy for acne and make you healthier