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Which home remedies for acne scars actually work? And which acne home remedies are safe for sensitive skin? Here are some of the natural acne scar healing tips we have learned that are the gentlest and safest for sensitive skin.

Having acne is a terrible experience, and even worse are the scars that are left on your face long after the acne has healed. It can take many months for acne scars to disappear, and there are some things you can do to speed up the healing process.

Many people with sensitive skin cannot use traditional acne scar treatments such as dermabrasion or collagen injections, which are invasive and can cause irritation, rashes and other side effects.

Homemade acne treatments can be very effective, however for best results we recommend that you create a comprehensive, whole body acne treatment program which will help you clear out the root causes of your acne so that you can prevent your skin from developing more acne scars.

If you have very severe acne, you may want to consult a qualified natural health practitioner that can assist you with creating the dietary and lifestyle changes that will clear your skin and help your body heal the acne scars. They can also guide you to find acne scar treatments that are effective even for people with sensitive skin.

Tips for Using Acne Home Remedies

1. Skin test FIRST - Even the gentlest acne home remedy might not work for YOUR sensitive skin, so please be sure to do a skin test FIRST on the back of your arm or the inside of your ear, to see if these home remedies for acne scars will work for your skin.

2. Be consistent - choose a treatment, first doing a skin test as I have suggested, and if your sensitive skin does not react to the treatment, then use it faithfully for at least a week or two. See how your face looks and feels before making a final decision.

3. Find a good daily routine for your skin - Using gentle, fragrance free and hypoallergenic products will help you to cleanse, tone and moisturize your skin without triggering more acne outbreaks.

4. Treat your WHOLE body - home remedies for acne scars are not just something you dab on your pimples. You need to maximize your body's miraculous innate healing and rejuvenating capabilities by modifying your diet and lifestyle. I know, that's not so easy especially in today's busy world! In order to clear your skin, you need to drink enough pure water, exercise, eat fresh, whole foods, and eliminate foods and drinks that trigger acne outbreaks.

Simplest Acne Scar Home Remedies

Many acne home remedies also work for helping acne scars to heal. Here are a few of the most popular ones, which you can find in your kitchen or at the health food store!

Ice cubes calm the inflammation, reduce the size of pimples and reduce scarring. After icing, let your face air dry.

Baking soda and water, used as a facial mask can both clear acne outbreaks and reduce scarring.

Lemon or lime juice acts as a skin lightener and will lighten the scars. You can also use this to treat acne outbreaks.

Ground organic orange peel and water can reduce acne outbreaks and help the skin heal.

Tomato and cucumber slices, applied to your face regularly will help clear up acne and reduce scarring.

Olive oil can reduce the visibility of your acne scars and help to soften them.

Green tea contains many potent antioxidants which help the skin to heal and rejuvenate.

Lavender essential oil can help acne outbreaks to heal and also will help the scars to disappear.

Vitamin E helps the skin to heal from scarring. You can apply a little to your acne scars, and also take internally.

Vitamin C also helps the skin to rejuvenate and to produce more collagen. Some facial products with Vitamin C can cause burning, so choose a good hypoallergenic product line that works for sensitive skin.

A Comprehensive Home Facial Treatment for Acne Scar Healing

If you want to do a more comprehensive treatment program for your acne with natural ingredients, this simple and very affordable program will clean your skin, open your pores, moisturize and tone your skin and reduce irritation and acne inflammations.

* Steam your face over a pan of hot water for one to three minutes with a towel over your head. For best results, do this morning and night.

* Apply a paste of baking soda mixed with a little water to your face. Leave on for one to three minutes.

* Rinse with cool water.

* Gently pat your skin dry, then wait a few minutes until your face is completely dry.

* Apply a small amount of aloe vera gel, mixed with tea tree oil. If the tea tree oil is too intense for your sensitive skin, try lavender oil. If that doesn't work, simply use the aloe gel by itself.

These home remedies for acne scars are just the beginning. To completely clear up your skin, consider eating a more natural diet and drinking an abundance of pure, clean water. Recent research suggests that this can reduce your acne by 50% or more! Foods that have been known to cause acne outbreaks include processed foods, sugar, caffeine, and dairy products. It IS possible to completely clear up your acne and to heal your acne scars naturally!By: MRochell

Acne is the most common skin disease found around the world among teenagers. It is nothing but the pimples on the face, blackheads and etc. One suffers from acne due to oily skin, dead skin or bacteria. Acne and rose hip oil is not for the breakout period of acne, but for the treatment of acne scarring after the breakout is over.

Our skin is composed of three different layers known as the epidermis which is the outer layer of the skin. Dermis the middle layer of the skin and hypodermis which constitutes the inner layer of the skin. Acne can be considered as skin deep issue since it affects the epidermis only. Acne normally affects the face and the upper neck. The reason for this is that we constantly keep touching our faces and the neck on everyday life. Since our hands get oily and dirty, there are more chances that the bacteria could be transferred to that part of the body.

Acne could be formed in various types and the medication period would vary accordingly. Some type of acne could be cured in a day, some types could take 3 days to heal and there are still some kinds of acne which will require a long term medication. Acne will always leave a scar on your face or on the neck.

One of the age old remedies which had been and still in use is the usage of the rose hip oil to remove the acne scars left behind. This type of remedy has been used by the people of South America from hundreds of years. The usage of the rose hip oil is very good for various skin problems like acne, chicken pox even for the scars left by burns and wounds. It even shows a dramatic healing effect on the scars left by boils and face injuries. It has a re-hydrating effect on the skin which gives a more elastic texture to the skin. It gives a very nice moisturizing effect on your skin. It even reduces the wrinkles and the age marks. It rejuvenates the skin and makes your face look much healthier and younger. It reduces the pigmentation and removes the dark spots from your skin.

How to apply the rose hip oil on the scarred skin:

• Wash your hands with soap and dry it with a towel. Then take the rose hip oil on your finger tips and apply it on the scarred portion and keep massaging it till the skin absorbs the oil

• Repeat this application for 2 to 3 times a day for at least 3 months

• After 3 months you will see a dramatic improvement on your skin

Rose hip oil is a best solution for any kind of skin scar issues left by acne, skin burn, pigmentation, blackheads, chicken pox and even the scars left by the injury cuts. The best part about this therapy is that it is 100% organic and no synthetic chemicals are used. This reduces the risks of side effects caused by the treatments. You can first try the rose hip oil treatment instead of spending your money on expensive surgery. It is safe and it is very affordable. Most importantly it is very effective.

By: Steve A Madigan