You can get rid of acne scars at home

Nobody likes getting scars on their bodies, especially on their face. However one of the most irritating consequences of an acne attack is its resulting scars. If you suffer from frequent acne attacks, you need to know that getting rid of acne is actually comparatively easier than getting rid of acne scars. This is because pimples can be easily treated using ingredients which have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

On the contrary, acne scars are rather stubborn, and do not go so easily. However nothing is impossible; all it takes is some time and efforts, and some everyday ingredients to lighten and gradually remove your acne scars.

Prevention is always better than cure

Instead of treating your acne scars, it’s better to prevent them in the first place. There are some things you can do to prevent the formation of scars in the first place as it’s not necessary that you get scars if you have pimples.

• Don’t fiddle with acne

No matter how tempting it may be to touch your pimples, don’t play with them. Keep your hands off them and don’t pick or squeeze them. Leave them alone if you are not applying anything on them. If you attempt to remove pimples, it should be done with gentle hands.

You get intense inflammation on your facial skin and lose collagen when you get acne. This collagen is the protein fiber which gives skin its elasticity. Whenever you pick or squeeze your pimples, it only leads to further inflammation and skin injury. It also makes the bacteria and pus go deeper down into your skin to lead to loss of collagen and deeper facial scars.

• Avoid exposing the scars to sun

Your body mechanism helps take care of your skin, and slowly make them lighter in color with the passage of time. However if you expose your acne scars to the sun, it only slows down the healing process and leads to a darkening of the scars. It’s thus better to avoid sun and if you need to go outdoors into the sun, just use sunscreen to protect your skin. In addition to this, cover yourself with a hat, clothes, umbrella and anything you can lay hands on.

Now that you know how you can reduce the possibility of acne scars forming on your skin, the next blog posts provide you with some natural remedies using everyday ingredients to remove any pimple or acne scars you already have.