How to Use Home Remedies for Acne Scars

Acne scars can be embarrassing and unsightly, and are often difficult to treat. There are many expensive, chemically-based commercial remedies available, but you might have even better success treating your acne scars with some easy and inexpensive home remedies.

Things You'll Need

• Fresh lemon (or lime) juice
• Cotton balls
• Sandalwood powder and rosewater
• Tomato
• Cold-pressed olive oil
• Lavender extract
• Cucumber

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Instructions

• 1

  Squeeze some fresh lemon or lime juice on a cotton ball and dab the juice on your acne scars. Let the juice remain on your skin for a minute or two, and rinse it off with cool water.

• 2

  Mix a small amount of sandalwood powder with a few drops of rosewater, and stir it until it forms a paste. Apply the paste to the acne scars, and leave it at least 1 hour, although overnight is best. Rinse.

• 3

  Slice a fresh tomato in half and rub it directly on your skin. Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes, and rinse it with warm water.

• 4

  Massage cold-pressed olive oil into the acne scars.

• 5

  Dip a cotton ball into lavender extract and dab it on the affected areas at least three times a day.

• 6

  Put a cucumber in a blender and blend it to a paste. Apply it to the skin and let it remain several minutes before rinsing.