Wednesday, April 22, 2020
If you’re struggling with acne, don’t worry, it’s a common from for people of all ages, though more so for teens and women going through the menopause .
Acne happens when you’ve got a hormonal imbalance in the body. Any changes in your hormones cause glands to produce more oil than usual, which then causes your skin pores to get clogged up, allowing bacteria to grow.
So you know why it happens, but we all know it doesn’t end there. If you’ve tried to take things into your own hands and got impatient you’ll know that acne leaves scars occur after a breakout. They won’t go away easily, and cause damage to your skin. They’re usually red or brown with uneven, trenched texture to them.
There’s no set time as to how long they last, though it's often weeks to months , but it’s best to steer clear or harsh chemical treatments. There’s plenty of home remedies you can try and prevention measures you can take to speed things up. Ultimately you need to be patient.
Here are some natural remedies as well as products (scroll down) you can try.
1. Lemon juice
Rich in citric acid, lemon acts as a strong skin lightening agent, making the scars less visible. Extract lemon juice , dilute it with water and apply it on your skin with a cotton ball. Once it has been left for 5 to 10 minutes, gently rinse it off with water. Steadily, the lemon extract will help in lightening your skin from within.
2. Use the right cleanser
Choosing the right cleanser can make all the difference. We are in absolute awe of the Pond's White Beauty Daily Spot-less Lightening Facial Foam. As it contains the powerful Pro-Vitamin B3, the formula of this product cleanses from deep within the surface so that you have skin which is bright and spotless.
3. Treat your skin right
Complete your skin routine by applying the Pond's White Beauty Daily Spot-less Lightening Cream. Containing SPF 20 with GenWhite formula, it targets dullness and spots right at the source. All you will be left with is skin that is flawless and spot-free!
4. Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is anti-inflammatory and has antibacterial properties so is a great tool in your acne scar treatment arsenal.
What to do:
- You’ll need the actual aloe vera leaf - scoop out the gel after you cut it open.
- Apply the gel to the scars and massage it in.
- Leave it for 30 minutes. Rinse it off.
- Repeat 2 or 3 times daily.
OR:
- Mix 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel and 2 or 3 drops of tea tree essential oil.
- Apply it to the scar.
- Rinse it off with cold water after 10 to 15 minutes.
- Use once daily.
5. Coconut Oil
This is a rich source of vitamin E and fatty acids.
- Rub coconut oil into the skin
- Apply warm coconut oil to the scars
- Massage onto scars for 5 to 10 minutes
- Leave for an hour
- Rinse with warm water
OR:
- Mix lavender oil with 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Apple to area and massage in for a few minutes
- Leave for 20-30 minutes
- Rinse it off with warm water
- Repeat once or twice daily for several week