How to Heal Acne Scars with Herbal Remedies

Learn how to Heal Acne Scars with Herbal Remedies

Acne is inflammation of the skin caused by the body's production of sebum. Acne may appear as a red bump, a pimple or a "blackhead." All are disfiguring to the face and can leave scars if infected or disturbed by the afflicted person. Acne is chronic and starts at puberty and can continue on into adulthood, appearing on the face, neck and shoulders. If acne leaves scars, they are very upsetting because they are usually on the face. Read on to learn how to heal acne scars using herbal remedies.

Instructions

1. Lemon Juice
   Lemon juice is a common home remedy for acne. Apply lemon juice directly on the acne scar and wait until the skin has time to absorb it. Lemon juice lightens the appearance of acne scars.

2. Sandalwood & Rosewater
   Another home remedy for acne scars is to make a paste of sandalwood and rosewater. Apply the paste directly on the acne scar and leave it on for one hour. Rise thoroughly with wate

3. Olive Oil
   Olive oil is also effective in diminishing the appearance of acne scars. Rub olive oil into the scarred skin. Olive oil has a deep moisturizing effect that softens the tissue and hides the scar

4. Basil Leaves
   To treat the facial scars of acne, one home remedy is to use basil. Take three teaspoons of dried basil leaves powder to one cup of boiling water. Let cool, and apply to scars

5. Onion
   Another home remedy for acne scars is onion juice. Preliminary tests of onion juice on the skin show that it has a beneficial effect on collagen and a positive result in treating scar tissu

Resources

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