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Natural Home Remedies that Get Rid of Acne Scars

by Danna Finnerand

Acne doesn't discriminate; it affects both adolescents and adults. In addition to having to deal with acne, there are even harsher consequences: acne scars. But before you start spending a lot of money buying expensive scar removal treatments, try some natural remedies that are gentle and effective.

Skin healing can be achieved quite easily. You need a variety of vitamins and natural antioxidants to do that. To attain healthy skin you'll need to switch to a healthy diet that consists of eating a lot of fruits, vegetables, fiber, high protein and a lot of water. A healthy diet will help you to attain those essential vitamins and minerals that our body can't produce. Some of the essential vitamins and minerals are the following: Vitamin A, E and B and zinc. Learn some easy tips to boost vitamins and minerals. Here are some tips:

Tip 1: Pure shea butter contains vitamin A and all natural cocoa butter has vitamin A and E. These remedies both have properties to heal acne scarring. They will in addition refresh, moisturize, flatten and soften acne scars. This will make the scarring less noticeable.

Tip 2: Knowing the right recipe is the best way to boost your vitamin a and b supply. This is how you do it:

Fresh press 2 parts of carrot and 2 parts of cabbage with 1 part of blueberries and make it a nice and smooth juice. Cool down in the fridge for a while and apply the juice to the affected areas.

Tip 3: The third really good home remedy is an infusion based on chamomile flowers:

Take one tablespoon of dried chamomile flowers and two tablespoons of dried elderflowers. Mix the flowers together and pour boiling water over the combined herbs. Let it sit for about 10 minutes and follow by straining. Cool down the infusion and apply to all the areas where you want to get rid of acne scars. Do this up to 5 times a day to see faster acne scar removal.

Lemon is another ingredient that goes well with chamomile to treat acne scars. Take 3 and 1/2 oz. of dried lemon balm leaves, 3/4 oz. dried mint leaves and 1 oz. dried chamomile flowers. Pour some very hot water (approx. 2/3 cup) over the herbs and cover. Let it sit for about 5 minutes and then strain. Cold the mixture down and apply on the areas you want to treat, about 4 times a day.

If you aren't interested in cooking up your own acne scar treatment you have other options. BIOSKINFORTE for instance, is a potent acne scars cream that will not only keep acne at bay, but also eliminate acne scars. This all natural acne product is all you need for a complexion without imperfections.

Published May 22nd, 2010

Filed in Health