Any outbreak of acne has the potential to leave behind some for of scarring.
As people become increasingly concerned about the effects harsh chemical treatments can have on their skin, home remedies offer a natural way to deal with the problem.
Also for those of us on a budget they offer a cheap alternative to more expensive options.
The majority of the treatment ideas we mention should be items we can easily lay our hands on around the home.
We have stuck to ingredients that you should be able to find in your kitchens or at the very least should be easily available at your local store.
We should point out that although people claim to have had success with the following treatment ideas, all evidence is purely anecdotal and is not backed up by any medical research.
Said to visibly reduce the appearance of acne scars, olive oil has natural moisturizing properties that can soften the skin.
Lavender oil is said to contain similar qualities.
Try saturating a cotton wool ball in either oil and apply to acne scars two or three times a day.
Several acne scar sufferers have found these to be an easy and effective home remedy.
Fruit is believed by some sufferers to be an effective acne scar remedy.
Tomatoes are a rich source of vitamin A and have antioxidant properties said to help renew scarred and damaged skin.
Slice the tomato up and place the slices over the area affected by scarring.
The juice of a lemon or lime is said to help improve the appearance of blemishes and dark scars by helping to lighten them.
Apply the juice to a cotton wool ball and massage into your skin before washing off with clean lukewarm water.
Another popular home remedy for acne scars are egg whites.
Separate the white from the yolk and place it into a bowl.
Using a cotton wool ball dab the egg white onto your scars and leave on overnight before washing off.
Some users of this method have reported an improvement in the appearance of their scarring.
Sometimes acne scars can become painful and irritated.
If this is the case then some believe that using ice cubes can help to relieve this.
Several who have tried this idea have stated that rubbing ice cubes onto the affected area has helped to soothe pain and irritation and at the same time help reduce the size of their pores.
So these are currently some of the most popular home remedies for helping to reduce the appearance of acne scarring.
Many have claimed to have had success in using them although obviously we can't guarantee they will work for you.
Having said that if you give them a try you might be surprised by the result.
As people become increasingly concerned about the effects harsh chemical treatments can have on their skin, home remedies offer a natural way to deal with the problem.
Also for those of us on a budget they offer a cheap alternative to more expensive options.
The majority of the treatment ideas we mention should be items we can easily lay our hands on around the home.
We have stuck to ingredients that you should be able to find in your kitchens or at the very least should be easily available at your local store.
We should point out that although people claim to have had success with the following treatment ideas, all evidence is purely anecdotal and is not backed up by any medical research.
Said to visibly reduce the appearance of acne scars, olive oil has natural moisturizing properties that can soften the skin.
Lavender oil is said to contain similar qualities.
Try saturating a cotton wool ball in either oil and apply to acne scars two or three times a day.
Several acne scar sufferers have found these to be an easy and effective home remedy.
Fruit is believed by some sufferers to be an effective acne scar remedy.
Tomatoes are a rich source of vitamin A and have antioxidant properties said to help renew scarred and damaged skin.
Slice the tomato up and place the slices over the area affected by scarring.
The juice of a lemon or lime is said to help improve the appearance of blemishes and dark scars by helping to lighten them.
Apply the juice to a cotton wool ball and massage into your skin before washing off with clean lukewarm water.
Another popular home remedy for acne scars are egg whites.
Separate the white from the yolk and place it into a bowl.
Using a cotton wool ball dab the egg white onto your scars and leave on overnight before washing off.
Some users of this method have reported an improvement in the appearance of their scarring.
Sometimes acne scars can become painful and irritated.
If this is the case then some believe that using ice cubes can help to relieve this.
Several who have tried this idea have stated that rubbing ice cubes onto the affected area has helped to soothe pain and irritation and at the same time help reduce the size of their pores.
So these are currently some of the most popular home remedies for helping to reduce the appearance of acne scarring.
Many have claimed to have had success in using them although obviously we can't guarantee they will work for you.
Having said that if you give them a try you might be surprised by the result.