10 Home Remedies For Acne And Scars

Zee Media Bureau
Sep 22, 2023

Home Remedies: Precaution

While home remedies can work wonders for some people in treating acne and scars, not everything is suitable for everyone. If you have skin issues and breakouts, check with your dermatologist before applying anything to your skin.

Home Remedies For Pimples

Medications, genetics, restrictive clothing or endocrine disorders like polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) can cause acne and pimples. Here are some home remedies to treat them.

Tea Tree Oil

With antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, this oil can help in treating acne or pimples. But check out for allergies and reactions first. Also, it's potent, so dilute it with a carrier oil like coconut oil.

Jojoba Oil

This is another essential oil that can help in treating pimples. You can dab a cotton ball with a few drops of jojoba oil and apply it to scars. You can also mix it with a gel, cream, or clay face mask and apply it.

Coconut Oil

This oil contains anti-inflammatory and antibacterial compounds. Try to get hold of pure, virgin coconut oil and apply it directly on the affected area

Home Remedies For Acne Scars

Even when your pimples or acnes have subsided, they leave marks that can stay on for a long time. Do not pick your acne to prevent scarring. Check out these home remedies to lighten acne scars.

Rosehip Seed Oil

Rich in Vitamin C, this oil can be very effective in managing acne scars. It helps improve skin texture and reduce the appearance of scars.

Lemon

Acting as a disinfectant that destroys bacteria and an exfoliant that removes dead skin, lemon juice can help clear the skin, manage marks and prevent new pimple formation.

Lavender Oil

This essential oil has natural skin-healing properties. Take a few drops of lavender oil, dilute them with water and apply on scars during bedtime. In the morning, rinse it off.

Aloe Vera Gel

Use fresh gel directly on your skin, massage for some time and wash off after half an hour. It will help your scars to fade and also moisturise your face.

Sandalwood

A common item in Indian households, sandalwood can work wonders for the skin. Mix sandalwood powder with water and apply on the scars. Wash off after 20 minutes.

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