Acne Scars and Pores
Acne scars and its pores are the marks of acne even after the acne is cured. Severe acne causes cysts (known as nodules) beneath the skin, which may lead to scarring. They are way worse, and cause many more confidence related issues. So, how about combating this problem?Home remedies for acne scars are very useful, especially if you are on a tight budget and can't afford expensive laser treatments. Here are some things that you can concoct in the comfort of your own home.
- Renew your skin by slicing up a tomato and placing it over you acne scars.This works to heal damaged skin because tomatoes contain lots of vitamin A and antioxidants.
- This one is a little smelly, but has fast results (as compared to the others). Dab some egg white on the scars. Leave it on overnight. This will lighten the scars, as well as, prevent further acne problems. You can apply it on the entire face to prevent acne, in general.
- Large pores on facial skin can be treatred with paste of sandalwood (chandan) powder with black gram (masoor) dal.Keep it overnight and wash it with cold water the next day. This is an excellent and wonderful remedy to get rid of acne scars.
- The sandalwood and rosewater paste can be used as a facial mask and can be directly applied on the scarred area.Wear it overnight if you can. Wash off completely with water. This is an effective method of how to treat acne scar because of sandalwood's soothing and cooling effect on the skin.
- A quick way to reduce the appearance of acne scars is by rubbing an ice cube on your acne scars.This will soothe irritated skin, tighten pores and give your skin an even texture.
- Make a paste of date seed and vinegar by rubbing the date seed in the vinegar. Make sure that it is a smooth paste and apply it on the scars.Leave it on for 2 to 3 hours, even though the application may leave you uncomfortable. Since it needs to be left on for so long, you'd rather do it at night, before you go to sleep. This pack will help reduce the acne, shrink the pores as well as reduce the scars considerably.
- Apply cucumber juice on the face.Wash it off after 15 minutes to tighten the pores. This is one of the best natural acne treatment.
- Apply the juice directly on your acne scars using a cotton ball.Let your skin soak up the lemon juice for a while before washing it off with water. Lemon juice improves the appearance of dark acne scars and blemishes by lightening them.
