5 effective home remedies to get rid of acne and scar marks

Acne continues to be one of the most common problem amongst all age groups. They make the face look unappealing and uneven. Scars are not any different, they become a permanent part of your body making it look extremely unpleasant. All these put together can make one feel embarrassed and can also be instrumental in putting one’s morale down. But, if there are problems, there are solutions too and they are even better if they are found in your kitchen! Yes, avoid using chemical medication, as they to some extent harm your skin, opt for more natural, cheaper and DIY kind of remedies. Listed below are the five magical ingredients that will help you in getting rid of acne and scar marks.

Aloe vera

Truly God’s gift to mankind, aloe vera is that one plant which is beneficial for almost every part of one’s body. It’s a natural moisturiser and also helps in repairing the damaged skin. Scoop out some aloe vera gel after cutting open the leaf. Apply the gel on your scars and massage on it in circular motions, leave it on for 30 mins or overnight and wash it off with lukewarm water. Repeat it twice a day till you and your skin is completely satisfied.

Apple Cider Vinegar

One extremely important ingredient in one’s kitchen. Apple cider vinegar due to its acidic properties helps in lightening pigmentation of the skin, repairing cells and removal of dead skins. Take equal amount of apple cider vinegar and water and ½ tablespoon honey, mix them together, soak in a cotton ball and apply it on the scars. Leave it on for 5 minutes and wash it off with water. Keep repeating this process daily.

Baking Soda

On step remedy to almost all of our problems. Baking soda is a mild exfoliant which helps in getting rid of the scar layer by layer. Take 2 teaspoon of baking soda and add some water to it to make a mixture, apply it on all your scars for a couple of minutes and eventually wash it away with lukewarm water. Apply a moisturiser immediately after on the scars to keep the skin soft. Keep repeating this remedy everyday for 3-4 weeks for the scars to vanish completely.

Lemon and honey

Lemons have great antibacterial properties and given that they are rich in vitamin C they also help in brightening the skin and not to forget that it’s a natural bleach. Take equal amounts of honey and lemon juice and mix them well together. Dip in a cotton ball and apply that mixture on the affected areas. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes and wash it away with mild warm water. Repeat this process daily for desired results.

Olive Oil

The quickest and easiest trick to getting rid of acne scars is olive oil. This ingredient is extremely skin friendly as it contains different types of vitamins. It also has an anti-inflammatory property which helps in reducing the marks. Take some olive oil and apply it on the affected areas. Massage it in circular motions and leave it on overnight. It will not only help you get rid of those unflattering marks but will also moisturise and make your skin glow.

While we go and make our DIY remedy, you comment which one is your favourite.