How to Eliminate Acne Marks Naturally

Growing up with a mouth full of braces, wearing thick-rimmed glasses and having a face full of acne. Sound familiar? This might have been a stage in our life we would rather forget. We all remember our awkward days, but the majority of us would prefer to get rid of the physical evidence, including unsightly acne scars. Luckily, there are many natural remedies that can help to erase and eliminate leftover acne scarring. If you are finally ready to say goodbye to your awkward days and acne scarring, we have seven natural solutions that may help you eliminate your acne for good.

Lighten your skin with lemon

Nothing brightens and lightens skin quite like the powerful properties contained in lemon juice. Lemon is considered a natural bleach and contains loads of vitamin C, which helps to strengthen the muscles of the face and build collagen. Apart from that, lemon is a natural astringent that helps to fade dark skin spots and can help to naturally lighten scars. To use, take one whole lemon and squeeze its juice into a bowl. Use a wet towel to apply directly on your acne scars. You should start to see results in just a few short weeks.

Oh my olive!

Olive oil is packed with vitamins, including A, D, E, C, B1 and B2. It is also loaded with antioxidants, which help to reduce redness and inflammation. To use, buy the good stuff. That means investing in an all organic cold pressed olive oil that is guaranteed to have retained all of its flavour and nutritional properties. Use a cotton ball to apply directly on acne scars. Use daily until you notice that your acne scars have started to improve.

Hot potato

Want to clear up your acne scars? Look no further than a good old raw potato. Potatoes contain properties that will naturally lighten your acne scars without any artificial ingredients that may be harmful to your skin. To use, cut one whole potato into two halves. Take each half and rub it into your skin until the moisture from the potato has gone dry. Wash with cold water and repeat as needed.

Tea tree for acne

Tea tree oil contains antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-fungal properties that work hard to eliminate pesky skin conditions such as acne scarring. Tea tree is also excellent for reducing swelling and is extremely hydrating for the skin. To use mix a few drops of tea tree oil to water and apply directly to the skin using a cotton ball. Depending on the severity of your acne scarring, use on a frequent basis until you notice your acne scarring has lessened.

A dab of apple cider vinegar a day keeps the scarring away

Apple cider vinegar also works as a natural astringent and antiseptic to help eliminate and reduce severe acne scarring. Apple cider vinegar helps to heal scars by balancing the pH level of the top layer of your skin. To use, mix pure apple cider vinegar with water or honey. Apply directly to your scars and let sit for at least 15 minutes. Use as needed until acne scarring has reduced.

Vitamin E

Although you can find vitamin E in many foods, it is best to purchase pure vitamin extract when treating severe acne scarring. Vitamin E moisturises your skin deep below the surface, which keeps your face moisturised on a deep level helping to eliminate and reduce acne scarring. To use, break open a vitamin E capsule and apply to clean finger tips. If you want, you can steam your face beforehand to allow your pores to open up. Afterwards, apply vitamin E directly to acne scarring and let sit for 15 minutes or more. Wash with cold water and repeat as needed.

Go loco for cocoa butter

Cocoa butter has been used for centuries to treat heavy scarring such as acne blemishes and stretch marks. The reason why cocoa butter works so well is because it is a great source of antioxidants, which help fight against free radicals in the environment and diminish signs of ageing. Like vitamin E, it moisturises deep within the layers of the skin, which helps to eliminate acne scarring and brighten skin. Pure cocoa butter can be purchased almost anywhere. To use, apply nightly as a natural moisturising solution and use in conjunction with the remedies mentioned above.