Acne is something that affects everyone at least once in their lives but acne scars are left for some special people. Some who are extra finicky with their hands and scars, and some who are just on the other side of luck and have to face something like this without doing much.
We all have been there and done that and while some scars went away, there are some still on your face that narrates the story of your adolescence or your adult life. In case, you’re one of those not-so-lucky ones then we have something for you. Something easy, yet extremely effective for you to get rid of those stingy and rigid acne scars.
In case you’re wondering why only certain acne leave behind their marks, then here’s the answer. Acne can be classified into two subtypes – inflammatory and noninflammatory. Whiteheads and blackheads usually fall under the noninflammatory subtype, while papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts are the inflammatory types of acne. While noninflammatory comes and goes in their own time, it’s the inflammatory that leaves behind marks and scars.
There are various different types of acne scars too, but in totality, all of them leave a residue of bad skin-day, something that all of us would want to forget about but these scars keep reminding us of.
Here are 5 easy and effective ways in which you can get rid of acne scars in no time. These different ways include easy-to-find and natural items that have very little to no side-effects of them.
1. Chickpea Flour, or Besan
Take some besan and add rose water to it, until you get a paste of medium-thick consistency. Apply this paste to your entire face and neck and let it sit until dry. Once dry, wash it off with water. Repeat this step every alternate day and see the bright and glowing change it brings in your face and acne scars condition. Besan has exfoliating and brightening properties in it that work on acne scars in the best way possible.
2. Orange Peel Powder
Take equal parts of orange peel powder and honey, and mix the two together to form a paste. Apply this paste on the affected areas and let it dry. Wash it off once dry and you can repeat this every other day. Orange peel powder has amazing lightening properties that can help in reducing the pigmentation and appearance of acne scars.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar
Take one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, add two tablespoons of honey and a little water to the mix, in order to dilute it well. Now with the help of a cotton pad, apply the mix to your entire face and leave it for 10-20 minutes. Wash it off and you’ll immediately see a glow on your face. One can repeat this every day or every other day to see the result. Apple cider vinegar possesses antimicrobial properties that help in keeping acne at bay.
4. Lemon Juice
You can simply apply lemon juice straight to the affected areas with the help of a cotton pad and wash it off after leaving it to sit for some 10 minutes or so. Much like other things on this list, even lemon juice has lightening properties that make the appearance of acne scars less visible.
5. Aloe Vera
Rather than going for store-bought aloe vera gel, get it straight from the plant and apply a layer of this gel on the affected areas. Leave it on overnight and wake up to a smooth skin. Aloe vera contains polysaccharides and gibberellins that enhance the healing of scarred skin, which is why it’s a perfect tip to fight acne scars and get rid of them.
These 5 easy and effective ways to get rid of acne scars are effective and have a history of working well. Try it yourself.
Jyotsna Amla