A hormonal imbalance, a weekend of excess or simply the bad week of the month and a lot of little pimples take up residence on our pretty face! If we are unfortunate enough to touch them, these dear pimples leave scars that are often difficult to hide.
Acne wreaks havoc on all skin types! One of our first tips for reducing acne scars? Don’t touch it! The more you touch your skin, the more risk you have of infecting your scar with bacteria or fungus potentially present on your fingers or under your nails. If there is an infection, your immune system risks overreacting and presto, a new pimple!
At this rate, it’s a vicious cycle and you may find it even more difficult to get rid of your scar. Indeed, the more a pimple appears in the same place and the longer the inflammation lasts, the more significant and deeper the scar is likely to be. It then becomes complicated to make it leave. Removing acne scars naturally also involves using the right beauty products!
So, how to make acne scars disappear with cosmetics? Well, very simply! All you need to do is set up a routine that contains a facial cleanser with active ingredients for good skin repair such as wheat germ oil, Manuka honey or helichrysum herb.
You can also add a fruit acid-based peel to your routine which will eliminate dead cells on the surface of the skin and promote cell renewal. Peels are to be used on all skin types except sensitive skin.
In terms of hydration, a rosehip vegetable oil with aloe vera can be quite sufficient! Rosehip oil is ideal for acne-prone and scarred skin, as it is rich in antioxidants and carotenoids. It promotes cell renewal and effectively repairs the skin. In case of very inflamed skin, hemp vegetable oil is perfect thanks to its soothing properties!
From time to time, you can also make regenerating masks and of course, remember to protect yourself with sunscreen each time you are exposed to the sun. Indeed, even if at the moment the sun will improve the condition of the skin, rebound acne is never far away!
On unprotected skin, the sun can also worsen the appearance of scars by stimulating the production of melanin. The skin is then marked with brown spots, as if anchored in the epidermis, which are very hard to remove!
Simple products to get rid of acne scars
Now that you know what type of cosmetics to use, we are going to look at natural remedies, also called “grandmother’s remedies”! After the famous steam bath, discover lemon, aloe vera or even potatoes. Among the natural solutions that we are going to offer you, there is something to treat all types of scars. Most of the ingredients we’re going to mention are available in the kitchen!
Aloe vera
Aloe vera is a wonderful ingredient that has regenerating, moisturizing, softening and protective properties. Its richness in vitamins and minerals also gives it anti-inflammatory properties.
To use it, apply a small amount to the areas to be treated or apply to the entire face. Aloe can also be mixed with essential oils such as lemon or celery which treat pigment spots. Apply several times a day to stains using a cotton pad.
Baking soda
Baking soda is perfect for fading superficial acne scars, as it is a gentle, exfoliating abrasive that refines skin texture. Mix a little baking soda with water until you obtain a paste and apply it to the areas to be treated, massaging lightly. Leave on for 15 minutes and rinse with clean water!
Lemon juice
Lemon juice is the unstoppable beauty ally for removing acne scars naturally because it has antibacterial, whitening and detoxifying properties that allow it to clarify the skin. It acts a bit like a peel by “nibbling away” at dead skin to reduce the scar!
To use it, nothing complicated, just squeeze the juice of a lemon and apply it to the areas to be treated. Wait around fifteen minutes and rinse with lukewarm water. This technique to reduce scars should be used sparingly given the stripping action of lemon. Once a week, and not on sensitive skin, is enough.
Honey
Found in almost every kitchen, honey is the perfect ingredient for healing the skin. Beyond its healing properties, its composition rich in antioxidants, amino acids, trace elements and vitamins also give it antibacterial, softening and nourishing effect.
Potato
Quite strange, but true, potatoes work wonders to reduce the appearance of scars! Its richness in vitamin C, copper and potassium is ideal for erasing scars. Cut thin slices of potato and gently rub them on the affected areas. The potato will exfoliate and calm inflammation.
Tomato
Tomatoes are rich in beta-carotenes and vitamin A and E. It is also believed to have exfoliating properties, which makes it the ideal fruit for removing acne scars naturally. To use it, simply cut fairly thin slices of tomatoes and apply them to clean skin. You will probably feel a little tingling sensation: this is normal! It is the acids of the tomato which exfoliate the skin.
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