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How to Make Your Acne Scars Go Away

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Make Your Acne Scars Go Away
Make Your Acne Scars Go Away
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Acne scars can happen when the skin becomes bruised and infected. Similar to any typical scars can happen, where the skin becomes damaged. When there is damage to the dermis, that is when there is scarring. An infection within your skin can cause acne scars. You'll need acne scar treatment to make acne scars go away. There are home remedies for acne scars that can help. Those who tend to pick at pimples, this also can cause scars. It's important you don't pick at them, so you can help prevent acne scars in the future. You also want to eat a healthier diet, and avoid foods that cause acne problems as well. Maintaining a healthy hygiene of your face is important as well.

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  1. Step 1

    Try Virgin Coconut Oil. This oil fights free radicals in the body. It's very successful when protecting your skin and it does remove acne. It might help in removing acne scars, when using daily. Some have had success with it. It does help heal a lot injuries to the skin, so it can't hurt trying. Great oil to use for your daily skin anyways. Apply to your skin when coming out of the shower. Especially where the acne scars are at it's worse.

  2. Step 2

    Try tamanu oil. This oil has been known to treat wounds and infected areas of the skin. It's a pacific island folk medicine. It's quite known as a cosmetic product, but it helps heal damaged skin. It's used as a anti-aging product. You can find a lot of creams for acne scars made from this product. It's a good bet to purchase then.

  3. Step 3

    Try castor oil. Known as a herb to Africa and India. It contains a caster bean. Rubbing castor oil on the scars might help fade them, and eventually remove them.

  4. Step 4

    Try Vitamin E oil. One of the better antioxidants that can heel the skin naturally. Using the oil, rub in onto your acne scars daily. You should notice a difference within a few weeks.

  5. Step 5

    Seek a dermatologist. If the you can't remove the scarring, then skin surgery, laser therapy, or chemical peeling might be need to remove the scars. Probably not everyone's first option, but if the others don't work then it's probably your last one.

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missnye said

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on 12/8/2009 I have a scar on my shin where I got an infection from scraping a coral reef. I will try the vitamin E oil first.*****

bellerose said

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on 12/2/2009 Second wesellforu on vitamin E: worked really well on scars from abrasion injuries in my experience. 5*

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on 12/2/2009 Thanks for the excellent suggestions on How to Make Your Acne Scars Go Away. 5*

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on 12/2/2009 These tips are great. Thanks, I have been wondering what to do with certain scars. 5*

voldberg said

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on 12/2/2009 Great Article. Nice job. Thanks for sharing.

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