Natural and Herbal Treatments for Acne Scars

Acne scars are caused due to a result of severe acne. When some injury is caused to the skin due to acne, it may result into scars. There are various treatments available for acne scars. In addition to chemical and surgical treatments, there are various natural and herbal treatments available. The following is a discussion about the various natural and herbal treatments:

We all know that water is the basic component of our body. So drinking a lot of water keeps our body and skin healthy. Water provides the necessary moisture to the skin. It helps to flush out all the dead cells and other toxins from the skin. As the dead cells are flushed out, new skin cells grow up which helps to reduce the scars.

Have a lot of fruit juices, and juices from different raw and green vegetables like spinach, carrot,lemon, orange etc. Lemon and orange juices are an important source of Alpha Hydroxy Acids. Sugarcane juice is also useful. They help in removing the dead skin cells and help in the growing of new skin tissue.

You should consume a lot of green vegetables and fresh fruits. They contain a lot of different vitamins and minerals that help to grow new layers of skin which reduces the scars. Diets which are rich in beta-carotene help to reduce acne and scars. So colored fruits and vegetables like carrots, pumpkins etc. should be consumed daily.

Make a mixture of any citrus juice or sugarcane juice with water. Use this juice to clean and wash your skin. It helps to reduce scars.

Essential oils like lavender oil can heal wounds and generate new skin cells. They are applied to reduce acne scars.

Aloevera is a very useful herb which is used to treat various skin disorders. It is used to treat acne scars and can be consumed in the juice form or can be applied topically.

Tea tree oil has antibacterial properties and is used to treat scars.

Various home made face packs such as lemon with rose water or sandalwood powder with rose water can be applied to reduce the acne scars. Lemon juice mixed with Fuller's Earth may also be applied.

Practice of 'Yoga' is very useful as it helps to increase the supply blood to your face. It flushes away the toxins and provides the skin cells with the necessary nutrients so that new skin tissues are formed which reduces the scars.

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