Acne scars can be embarrassing. Not only are they an imperfection, they're also a reminder of a painful past. Have no worries. Many home remedies can remove brown spots left by acne. Regardless of your chosen treatment, keeping your skin hydrated by drinking a lot of water is one of the best things you can do to keep it healthy.
Sandalwood and Rose Water
The GrannyMed website advises mixing 2 tbsps. sandalwood with 1 tbsp. rose water and 1 tbsp. milk. Apply the mixture directly to the brown spots and leave on for a half hour before rinsing. The website NaturalHomeRemedies recommends using a sandalwood paste that skips the milk and leaving it on overnight.
Lemon Juice
As it can bleach your hair and your clothes, lemon juice can lighten your skin. Dab a cotton ball or cotton swab in lemon juice and apply directly to the brown spot twice per day. Do not rinse the lemon juice after application. The brown spot should begin to fade within two months.
Aloe Vera and Vitamin E
Aloe vera and vitamin E have skin-softening properties, and combined they heal and rejuvenate the skin. The website HomeRemedies reports that aloe can be used in any form, and its efficiency in healing scars is enhanced when vitamin E is added. Mix the contents of a vitamin E capsule with an equal amount of aloe vera and apply daily. The website says you may see an improvement within days, though skin types vary.
Baking Soda
Baking soda is an all-natural exfoliant, according to the AmericanChronicle website. It is found in many cosmetic and microdermabrasion treatments, which are used to treat acne scars and spots. Scraping away the top layer of the skin allows the new skin underneath to emerge. Mix one part baking soda with two parts water. Apply to the scar, let dry and then move fingers in a circular motion to exfoliate as you rinse.
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