Natural Acne Scar Treatment Options to Minimize Scarring

Many prefer using a natural acne scar treatment over a chemical-based one and certainly over laser or injection therapies. Natural treatments are not toxic or harmful to the body. They are also more economical and earth-friendly. They may take more time to work, but the results typically last longer.

Scars resulting from acne lesions fall into two basic categories:

1. Scars that appear as indentations in the skin (pits, craters, holes)
   
2. Scars that appear as bumps or bulges

Indentations are often described by their shape and are known by such names as icepick, boxcar, and rolling (think hills and valleys). An individual's acne scars may all be of one type or (more commonly) a combination.

Some acne scars are temporary. Those that last more than 1 year are considered permanent.

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Preventing acne scars

You've probably heard that "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". This is certainly true when it comes to acne scars. The most effective natural acne scar treatment is to keep them from forming in the first place.

To minimize the chances of scarring:

1. Treat your acne - there is great information available elsewhere on this site
   
2. Wear sunscreen
   
3. Don't pick at your zits or the scabs that form over them
   
4. Use Neosporin or other similar products to help your skin heal faster and reduce scarring

Natural acne scar treatment recommendations

Remember that it may take some time to see results from a natural acne scar treatment. Some people report that it can take anywhere from 3 to 6 months to see significant improvement, so be patient.

Below are the best recommendations for treating acne scars the natural way:

1. Maintain overall good health

People who follow a healthy lifestyle generally have more vibrant, glowing skin. Be sure to:

• Eat a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables, and foods with anti-inflammatory properties
  
• Drink plenty of water to keep your body hydrated
  
• Exercise, including aerobic, weight, flexibility, and balance training
  
• Manage your stress with things like meditation, yoga, or guided imagery

2. Practice good skin care habits

• Wash no more than twice daily - no rubbing or scrubbing your skin
  
• Exfoliate to remove the topmost layer of skin - you might try using baking soda or yogurt
  
• Keep well-moisturized if you have a problem with dryness

3. Treat with natural remedies

Here are some popular treatment options:

• Make a turmeric paste. Many people claim to have great success with this method. Find a recipe on the Internet that you like.
  
• Drink lime or lemon juice or rub slices over your skin. It promotes turnover of dead skin cells.
  
• Massage aloe vera gel or olive oil into your skin twice daily.
  
• Use a natural vitamin E cream to reduce scarring.
  

Individuals respond differently to various treatment options, including these natural ones. There's less of a chance that you'll have a reaction to a natural treatment, but if you find that one of them is aggravating your acne, try something else.

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