Learning how to get rid of acne marks is the goal of every person whose acne has left a reminder of the outbreak on their skin. Acne marks are external mementos of the outbreaks most people suffer during puberty and, for some, throughout their lives. Perhaps more significant is that the marks on the skin are usually less significant than the scar it leaves on a person psychologically. There are many options, however, that can help you reduce or eliminate those marks. Smaller, lighter marks can be treated at home with over the counter products and natural remedies. Larger, deeper marks can be removed (or lessened) by a dermatologist.
The home remedies and OTC/natural products listed below have all been proven to work to various degrees for those who have tried them. Some of the suggestions are fairly temporary solutions while others offer permanent relief. Since you are a physiologically unique person, you may have to try several (or all) of them before you find the one(s) that work best for you. The list below is alphabetical and, therefore, not in any particular order of effectiveness or permanence.
Aloe Vera: Aloe vera gel is one of the better non-medical treatments for acne marks. Apply the gel directly to the affected area. Pure aloe vera works better than aloe vera with additives.
Cocoa butter: Cocoa butter can be purchased in almost every drug and grocery store. Cocoa butter works well for reducing the mark and healing the skin (smells better than a lot of these other remedies too). Just follow the directions on the package.
Drink lemon juice: Drinking lemon juice (daily) will help lessen the marks left by acne as it increases the body's efficiency in shedding dead skin cells.
Drink lots of water: Most people do not drink enough water to keep their bodies hydrated properly. This is especially significant when you are trying to get rid of acne marks as water is essential for the body to rid itself of dead skin cells. Drinking plenty of water also helps the unaffected areas of the skin to look better and helps to prevent acne outbreaks from occurring.
Egg whites: Apply slightly beaten egg whites to the affected areas before bed. Let dry and wash off the next morning. Works both to prevent acne as well as reduce marks.
External lemon juice: Apply lemon juice directly to the affected areas. Lemon juice lightens the mark and will erode, over a period of time, the top layers of skin comprising the marks. You can clean your entire face with lemon juice if you like: it does a great job of un-clogging your pores. If the lemon juice burns, you can dilute it slightly with clean water before use.
Garlic: Garlic does a wonderful job of preventing acne as well as fading acne marks. Crush fresh garlic and apply to the affected site. You need to try to keep the garlic on the areas for 30 minutes, longer if you can. Wash thoroughly. This method works fairly quickly with some people claiming significant improvement in as little as four days to a week.
Honey: Honey does a great job of fading marks. Apply to affected areas and leave for 10 to 15 minutes. Wash thoroughly.
Ice: Applying ice to the area for 10 to 15 minutes daily will reduce the inflammation and redness and generally lighten the mark. Never apply ice directly to the skin; wrap the ice in a thin cloth before application.
Lavender Oil: Lavender oil does a good job on the marks left by acne. Wash your face with warm water to open the pores (make sure the water is warm, not hot), apply the lavender oil directly to the mark and rub in gently.
Olive Oil: Olive oil is a superfood. It is a great addition to any diet. As far as marks on your face, apply a small amount of oil to the areas (or entire face if you wish) before bed and massage in well. Leave on overnight. The oil should be fully absorbed by morning so just wash as normal. Olive oil does a very good job at lessening the visibility of the marks.
Sunscreen: Sunscreen won't do anything to remove a mark or make it fade. However, failure to cover the mark with sunscreen before going out into the sun will cause that mark to become darker and more noticeable. Don't undo the progress you make using some of these methods by failing to use sunscreen.
Tomatoes: Tomatoes have great healing properties for skin damage. Tomatoes also have a bleaching quality. Slice a fresh tomato and keep it on the mark for about 15 minutes. Wash thoroughly. Repeat daily until mark has faded.
No one should have to live with life-long reminders of an acne outbreak. No one should also have to spend hundreds or thousands or tens of thousands of dollars to get rid of that reminder. One of the suggestions above (or a combination of several) will work for most people. Try these suggestions for how to get rid of acne marks before you spend your hard-earned money on (sometimes) painful medical procedures.
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