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The scars left behind after an acne breakout can be equally as embarrassing as acne itself. Many people don't know what they can do to remove the scars left behind after an acne breakout has been treated. Some acne-scar removal methods are less invasive than others. Here are some minimally invasive and cost-effective methods for removing acne scars.
Start Apply Calamine lotion before bed.
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Before going to bed each evening, use a cotton swab soaked in Calamine lotion on each acne scar. Be sure to cover the scar thoroughly. Smooth away the excess lotion. When you awaken the next morning, wash your face with a lukewarm damp facial cloth.
Use liquid makeup to cover acne scars.
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If you're going out and don't have time for other methods for treating acne scars, use a little liquid makeup. Find a shade that matches the tone of the skin on your face. Use a dab of liquid makeup on each acne scar and smooth away the excess liquid.
Eating yogurt is good for your skin.
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Eating yogurt is good for the skin as a whole. Eating yogurt rejuvenates the skin to smooth away damage from the sun, cosmetics and acne scars. If you can't eat yogurt, you can make a yogurt facial mask, or simply wash your face in yogurt.
Make an oatmeal mask.
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Blend a solution of oatmeal and milk into a thin, pasty consistency. Rub the oatmeal onto the acne scars and let it dry overnight. The next morning, wash your face with a warm washcloth. For added moisturizing and softening of the skin of the face, you can spread the paste over the entire surface of the face
Take vitamin supplements.
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To improve the health of the skin of the face, you may want to consider taking a vitamin supplement geared specifically toward supporting the hair, skin and nails. These vitamins are available in the pharmacy department of many stores, as well in as vitamin shops. Follow the dosage instructions.
Avoid popping your pimples
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Although many people's first instinct with acne breakouts is to pop their pimples, this is actually the worst thing you can do. Popping a pimple, rather than treating it and allowing it to run its course through treatment, spreads bacteria, which can lead to further acne breakouts, not to mention more severe acne-related scarring.
