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Home Remedies for Acne Scars – You Can Cure Scars at Home

June 24, 2009 by mastenk · Leave a Comment
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Acne scars are the marks which are left after the acne is caused. These acne scars are more visible on the face and the major problem for the women’s concern.

There are different kinds of acne scarring: ice pick scarring, atrophic scarring, and hypertrophic scarring. Ice pick scars are deep pitted scars with steep edges. Atrophic scars are pitted but have smooth borders and are not as deep. Hypertrophic scar, more common on the back and chest, are thick lumpy scars that sit above the surface of the skin.

Home Remedies for Acne Scars

Another home method to help remove acne scars is to combine 1 teaspoon of powdered nutmeg with 1 teaspoon of honey and apply it to the scarred area. After 20 minutes, wash it off with cool water. Do this twice a week, and within a couple of months you will see an improvement.

Rosehip seed oil is also another home remedy which reduces acne scars. This oil acts as an anti-aging agent and helps in the reduction of wrinkles, regenerates the skin and reverses discoloration. It is mostly used in the cosmetic products and used for acne scarring, facial scarring, surgical scars, sun damage, premature aging, burn marks etc. This oil should be massaged twice on the acne scars daily.

Paste of sandalwood (chandan) powder with black gram (masoor) dal can be used on facial skin to treat the acne. Keep it overnight and wash it with cold water the next day.

Make a paste of fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves. Apply it over the face every night for 10-15 minutes and washed with warm water. This will prevent pimples, blackheads, and wrinkles.

Make a paste of nutmeg (Jaiphal) with raw milk. Apply on pimples and black heads leave on for 20 minutes or overnight. Continue for 10-12 days, till face is clear.

Another effective homemade remedy to remove acne scars is a paste of gram flour, turmeric, lemon juice and curds. Leave this mixture on for about ten to twenty minutes and you will see the difference.

Another great can scar home treatment is baking soda. Baking soda functions as a homemade microdermabrasion treatment. Simply mix one teaspoon of baking soda with about two teaspoons of mineral water and gently apply the mixture to your face and rub in circular motion. Rinse after sixty seconds. This will also leave your skin smooth and silky.

Take one-third of a cup of finely powdered Fuller’s earth, and add a tablespoonful of fresh potato juice to it. This makes a good deep-cleansing mask. Wash it off with warm water and then splash cold water on the face. Another good Home Remedy for curing acne.

An effective remedy for acne scar removal is to apply the juice of cucumber and tomato over your face. Tomato is rich in antioxidants and can prevent skin damage at the cellular level. It also improves the skin tone and strengthens the immune system. Another advantage is that cucumber and tomato help in tightening the skin pores.

Put egg whites all over your face (like a mask)..egg whites are driers and will remove all the impurities from your face. Leave it on until every spot is dry (depends on the type of skin you have) it works so well. use for 2-3 days or continue use. It works wonders for curing Acne!!



Your Acne Guide: Home Remedies, Prevention, Causes and Symptoms

June 22, 2009 by mastenk · Leave a Comment
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Acne Introduction

Acne is a skin disorder resulting from the action of hormones on the skin’s oil glands (sebaceous glands) which leads to plugged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), pimples, and outbreaks of cysts or nodules commonly called pimples and they may occur on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and even the upper arms. Most of the teenagers are affected by the acne. However, the disease is not restricted to any age group; adults in their 20s – even into their 40s – can get acne. Being not a life threatening health condition, acne is still upsetting and disfiguring as sometimes it leads to permanent and serious scarring. Even less severe cases leads to scarring.

Acne Symptoms

There are two main types of acne: non-inflammatory and inflammatory.

In non-inflammatory acne, there are usually just a few whiteheads and blackheads on the face.

With inflammatory acne, the whiteheads become inflamed, and pimples and pustules develop. In its most severe form, inflammatory acne can cause disfiguring cysts and deep, pitting scars of the face, neck, back and chest.

Acne Causes

The main cause of acne is a devitalized condition of the skin resulting from unhygienic living habits. Other causes of acne are excessive use of tea, coffee, alcohol or tobacco, strenuous studies, masturbation and sedentary habits which lead to indigestion and general debility.

Acne Treatment – Home remedies for Acne

1. Apply orange peel pounded well with water to the affected area.

2. Apply Cucumber leaves or grated pieces for acne cure. One of the effective home remedies for acne.

3. Rub the affected area with a fresh cut clove of garlic.

4. Apply clove based face mask or a paste of Fenugreek (Methi ) leaves overnight on acne and wash off next morning.

5. The lemon has also proved beneficial in removing pimples and acne. It can be applied regularly.

6. Grind the bark of neem and turmeric (haldi) together in water. Rub the paste on the affected parts. One of the best home remedies for acne.

7. Rub a piece of sandalwood on a clean stone, using a little of rose water or cucumber juice to make a paste. This pack will give a fresh feeling and will discourage acne. One of the popular home remedies for acne.

8. Rub jaiphal nut with sandal powder and unboiled milk and apply the paste on the acne. Wash after one hour. Do this regularly till you get 100% results.

9. Mashed papaya applied on the face helps clear scars and marks on the skin.

10. A teaspoonful of coriander juice, mixed with a pinch of turmeric powder, is another effective home remedy for pimples and blackheads. The mixture should be applied to the face after thoroughly washing it, every night before retiring. One of the useful home remedies for acne.

11. The juice of raw potatoes has also proved useful in clearing skin blemishes. This cleansing results from high content of potassium, sulphur, phosphorus and chlorine in the potato. One of the effective home remedies for acne

12. In nature cure, the main emphasis is on diet and certain water applications.

13. A Multani Mitti pack is an effective way to control pimples.

14. A spoonful of honey mixed with rose water can be taken daily. One of the well liked home remedies for acne.

15. Any sulphur soap can be used to wash the acne face daily.

Acne Prevention

1. Regularly clean the skin.

2. Have a well-balanced, regular diet. Emphasis should be on foods rich in fibre such as raw foods, especially fresh fruit and vegetables, sprouted seeds, raw nuts and whole grain cereals, especially millet and brown rice to prevent constipation, the main cause of acne.

3. To keep the face pores open light steam should be given once a week.

4. Drink at least 1 liter of water a day to impart a healthy glow to the skin.

5. Starchy, protein and fatty foods should be restricted.

6. Meats, sugar, strong tea or coffee, condiments, pickles, refined and processed foods should be avoided.

Cleaning methods to be followed for acne skin

1. Apply a suitable home made face pack and keep it for 10-15 minutes.

2. Remove the pack and blot the residue with a cold, wet towel.

3. Moisten a piece of cotton with an antiseptic lotion and touch each every pimple or acne.

4. Antibiotic lotions can also be applied after cleaning the face.

In all cases of skin problems high standards of personal hygiene, balanced diet, congenial environs, gay and happy mood will go along way in preventing acne and quick recovery. One should inhale natural fresh air and take long walks, keep the mind free from worries and tensions for the quick recovery from acne with minimum use of medications.



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