Lemon juice and honey- Natural remedies which help remove acne scars –I

Now that you have learnt how you can prevent further acne scars from developing, here are some natural remedies with natural ingredients which can help remove any acne scars you may already have. All you need to do is apply these ingredients on the scar, and you find the scars slowly disappearing.

1. Lemon juice

Not only is lemon a natural bleach, its vitamin C helps in the rebuilding of collagen. Regular application of lemon juice on the acne scars leads to the spots getting lighter day by day. All you need to do is squeeze out the juice of a fresh lemon and apply it on your scars with your finger tips or cotton ball.

If you have sensitive skin, it’s better to dilute the lemon juice by first mixing it with some rose water and then applying on the scars.

Another way of using lemon juice is by mixing a teaspoon of lemon juice with 2 teaspoons of vitamin E oil and then applying on the acne scars. As vitamin E is a good emollient with lots of antioxidants, it helps protect and improve your skin texture.

You can also make a lemon mask to use for removing pimple scars. Mix a tablespoon each of lemon juice, honey and almond oil with 2 tablespoon of milk and apply on the scars every day for 7 to 10 days. You will see an immediate difference in your acne scars. However just remember that you should never step out into the sun after applying lemon juice to your acne scars.

1. Honey

Honey is very helpful at treating acne scars. You can just apply plain honey on the scars and leave overnight to wash off in the morning. Another option is mixing 2 tablespoons of honey with ¼ cup oatmeal and applying the mixture gently on the pimple scars. Leave the mixture for about 15-20 minutes before washing off with lukewarm water.

You can also try mixing ½ tsp. of cinnamon powder with a tablespoon of honey and applying on scars. Leave the mixture on for at least an hour or overnight and then wash off. You can also make a mask of honey and aspirin to use and remove pimple scars.

Though aspirin is not natural, the gritty texture of its salicylic acid provides for perfect exfoliation. Take 2-3 aspirins and let it dissolve in a few drops of water to form a paste. Don’t use too much water as you need a gritty texture for effective exfoliation.

Now add 2 tablespoon of honey to the aspirin-water paste and mix. Apply this paste to your scars, and wash off after 15 minutes.

For more homemade, natural remedies for removing acne scars, just wait for the next post!