SKINCARE TALK WITH BOLA AKINBOADE-BELLO: 5 SIMPLE WAYS TO REMOVE SCARS CAUSED BY ACNE
PREVENTION IS
BETTER!
BETTER!
Before I go on to
share some really beneficial home remedies to remove acne scars naturally, I
want to share some words of wisdom. There are certain things that you should
avoid in order to prevent forming scars at the first place. It’s not essential
to have scars even if you get pimples!
share some really beneficial home remedies to remove acne scars naturally, I
want to share some words of wisdom. There are certain things that you should
avoid in order to prevent forming scars at the first place. It’s not essential
to have scars even if you get pimples!
Who likes scars and
especially on face? Getting rid of acne scars is a little tougher than
eliminating acne actually. Pimples can be naturally treated with many
ingredients having anti-inflammatory or antibacterial properties which are in
abundance in nature. However, pimple scars are a little stubborn as they don’t
go easily. However, as the saying goes, nothing is impossible. It may take some
time but your regular efforts using certain natural bleaching agents as well as
other ingredients may lighten your acne scars and gradually remove them
permanently.
especially on face? Getting rid of acne scars is a little tougher than
eliminating acne actually. Pimples can be naturally treated with many
ingredients having anti-inflammatory or antibacterial properties which are in
abundance in nature. However, pimple scars are a little stubborn as they don’t
go easily. However, as the saying goes, nothing is impossible. It may take some
time but your regular efforts using certain natural bleaching agents as well as
other ingredients may lighten your acne scars and gradually remove them
permanently.
DON’T PLAY WITH
YOUR ACNE
YOUR ACNE
Keep your hands off your acnes! Don’t play
with them, don’t pick them or squeeze them, just leave them alone when you are
not applying any remedy on them. Whatever you are doing to remove pimples, do
it with gentle hands. Why? I’ll tell you.
with them, don’t pick them or squeeze them, just leave them alone when you are
not applying any remedy on them. Whatever you are doing to remove pimples, do
it with gentle hands. Why? I’ll tell you.
When you get acne,
there is intense inflammation on your facial skin and there is loss of
collagen. Collagen is the protein fiber, one of the components of skin which
gives skin its elasticity. When you pick or squeeze your pimples, it leads to
further inflammation and injury to your skin. It also leads the bacteria and
pus in your pimple goes deep down into your skin resulting in more loss of
collagen which means even deeper scars on your face.
there is intense inflammation on your facial skin and there is loss of
collagen. Collagen is the protein fiber, one of the components of skin which
gives skin its elasticity. When you pick or squeeze your pimples, it leads to
further inflammation and injury to your skin. It also leads the bacteria and
pus in your pimple goes deep down into your skin resulting in more loss of
collagen which means even deeper scars on your face.
DON’T EXPOSE SCARS
TO SUN
TO SUN
Your body is
capable of taking care of your scars and they will get lighter with time.
However, if you expose them to sun, their healing process will slow down and
the scars will get darker. So, avoid sun. If it’s essential to go out in sun,
use sunscreen to guard your skin and also cover yourself with hat, umbrella,
clothes- whatever you can lay hands on.
capable of taking care of your scars and they will get lighter with time.
However, if you expose them to sun, their healing process will slow down and
the scars will get darker. So, avoid sun. If it’s essential to go out in sun,
use sunscreen to guard your skin and also cover yourself with hat, umbrella,
clothes- whatever you can lay hands on.
NATURAL REMEDIES TO
REMOVE PIMPLE/ACNE SCARS
REMOVE PIMPLE/ACNE SCARS
There are various
natural ingredients that you can apply on scars to remove scars from your face.
natural ingredients that you can apply on scars to remove scars from your face.
LEMON JUICE FOR
ACNE SCARS
ACNE SCARS
Lemon is natural
bleach. Vitamin C in lemon helps in rebuilding collagen. When you use lime
juice on your acne scars, the spots get lighter day by day.
bleach. Vitamin C in lemon helps in rebuilding collagen. When you use lime
juice on your acne scars, the spots get lighter day by day.
Lemon juice is an
excellent skin lightening agent. It is the acid in lemon juice that helps
brighten your skin and make the scars less visible. It can, in fact, fade away
freckles and lighten the dark scars faster. Not only scars, if you have swollen
pimples, lemon juice can help reduce its redness too. And it is probably the
most easily available ingredient lying there in your fridge. So, you just need
to get it from there and squeeze out some of its fresh juice to apply to your
acne scar, everyday! However, just do not step out in sun after applying lemon
juice to your skin. It makes your skin sensitive to sun’s rays. Even hours
after when you step out of your home, do not forget to apply sunscreen to
shield your skin.
excellent skin lightening agent. It is the acid in lemon juice that helps
brighten your skin and make the scars less visible. It can, in fact, fade away
freckles and lighten the dark scars faster. Not only scars, if you have swollen
pimples, lemon juice can help reduce its redness too. And it is probably the
most easily available ingredient lying there in your fridge. So, you just need
to get it from there and squeeze out some of its fresh juice to apply to your
acne scar, everyday! However, just do not step out in sun after applying lemon
juice to your skin. It makes your skin sensitive to sun’s rays. Even hours
after when you step out of your home, do not forget to apply sunscreen to
shield your skin.
HOW TO USE LEMON
JUICE FOR ACNE SCARS
JUICE FOR ACNE SCARS
• Take a fresh lemon and squeeze out
its juice. Apply this juice directly on your scars with finger tips or a cotton
ball, leave it for ten minutes and wash it off with water. Do this once a day
for two to three weeks during which you can see your scars diminish considerably.
If you want, you can also mix honey with your lemon juice to make it some more
effective in reducing the acne scars.
its juice. Apply this juice directly on your scars with finger tips or a cotton
ball, leave it for ten minutes and wash it off with water. Do this once a day
for two to three weeks during which you can see your scars diminish considerably.
If you want, you can also mix honey with your lemon juice to make it some more
effective in reducing the acne scars.
• If your skin is very sensitive,
dilute lemon juice by mixing some rose water and then apply on your scars.
dilute lemon juice by mixing some rose water and then apply on your scars.
• You can even mix a teaspoon of lemon
juice with two teaspoons of Vitamin E oil and then apply this to your acne
scars. Vitamin E is a very good emollient with lots of antioxidants that
protects and even improves your skin texture.
juice with two teaspoons of Vitamin E oil and then apply this to your acne
scars. Vitamin E is a very good emollient with lots of antioxidants that
protects and even improves your skin texture.
MAKING A LEMON MASK
TO REMOVE PIMPLE SCARS
TO REMOVE PIMPLE SCARS
You will need the
following:-
following:-
• Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
• Honey – 1 tbsp
• Almond oil – 1 tbsp
• Milk – 2 tbsp
Directions:
• Mix them all together and apply on
the scars once daily for about 7-10 days. You’ll see the difference.
the scars once daily for about 7-10 days. You’ll see the difference.
• After applying lemon juice, never
ever step out in sun without sunscreen!
ever step out in sun without sunscreen!
LEMON AND HONEY FOR
ACNE SCARS REMOVAL
ACNE SCARS REMOVAL
Get these stuffs:
• Lemons- 1-2
• Honey (optional)- 1 tsp
• Cotton ball
Follow these steps:
• Squeeze the lemons to take out the
fresh juice in a bowl.
fresh juice in a bowl.
• Add the honey to this lemon juice and
mix well.
mix well.
• Dip the cotton ball in this mixture.
• Now apply this mixture on your cotton
ball to whole of your face or the area where you have acne scars.
ball to whole of your face or the area where you have acne scars.
• Leave for about 10-15 minutes.
• Wash off with water and pat dry.
• Do this once every day for at least
2-3 weeks.
2-3 weeks.
HONEY FOR ACNE
SCARS
SCARS
Honey is also
capable of treating acne scars.
capable of treating acne scars.
How to use honey
for acne scars
for acne scars
• Apply honey on the scars and leave it
overnight. Wash off in the morning.
overnight. Wash off in the morning.
• Mix 2 tablespoons of honey with ¼ cup
of oatmeal. Apply this mixture gently on pimple scars. Leave it for about 15-20
minutes then wash off with look-warm water.
of oatmeal. Apply this mixture gently on pimple scars. Leave it for about 15-20
minutes then wash off with look-warm water.
• Add ½ tsp of cinnamon powder with 1
tbsp of honey and apply on scars. Leave it for an hour. You can even use it
overnight. Then wash off.
tbsp of honey and apply on scars. Leave it for an hour. You can even use it
overnight. Then wash off.
Make a
honey-aspirin mask to remove pimple scars
honey-aspirin mask to remove pimple scars
Although aspirin is
not a natural ingredient but you can always use it with honey to get rid of
your acne scars. The salicylic acid in aspirin does wonders and its gritty
texture gives you perfect exfoliation.
not a natural ingredient but you can always use it with honey to get rid of
your acne scars. The salicylic acid in aspirin does wonders and its gritty
texture gives you perfect exfoliation.
You will need the
following:
following:
• Honey- 2 tbsp
• Aspirin-2-3
• Water- few drops
Follow these steps:
• Put the aspirins in a few drops of
water till they get dissolved into it and form a paste. Don’t use too much
water as you need a gritty texture for exfoliation.
water till they get dissolved into it and form a paste. Don’t use too much
water as you need a gritty texture for exfoliation.
• Add honey to this aspirin-water paste
and mix
and mix
• Apply on your scars and leave for 15
minutes.
minutes.
• Now wash it off.
ALOE VERA
This wonder herb,
Aloe Vera, not only soothes swollen skin but also helps in regenerating damaged
tissues boosting the healing process. It’s better to use fresh gel like
substance directly from the aloe vera leaf than to use over the counter
products containing aloe vera.
Aloe Vera, not only soothes swollen skin but also helps in regenerating damaged
tissues boosting the healing process. It’s better to use fresh gel like
substance directly from the aloe vera leaf than to use over the counter
products containing aloe vera.
How to use aloe
vera for acne scars
vera for acne scars
Take an aloe vera
leaf and peel its outer green cover. You’ll see a gel like substance beneath
its green outer cover. Take out this gel and apply it on your scars. Leave it
for about half an hour and then wash off.
leaf and peel its outer green cover. You’ll see a gel like substance beneath
its green outer cover. Take out this gel and apply it on your scars. Leave it
for about half an hour and then wash off.
Apply aloe vera gel
twice daily to see the results in just few days. Not only will your acne scars
will diminish but also your skin will start glowing and will become tighter.
twice daily to see the results in just few days. Not only will your acne scars
will diminish but also your skin will start glowing and will become tighter.
OLIVE OIL
Olive oil can be
said to be the most skin friendly oil because it contains a whole lot of
vitamins ranging from, (A, D, E, C, B1 and B2), iron and antioxidants. The
anti-inflammatory properties of olive oil also help remove acne scars.
said to be the most skin friendly oil because it contains a whole lot of
vitamins ranging from, (A, D, E, C, B1 and B2), iron and antioxidants. The
anti-inflammatory properties of olive oil also help remove acne scars.
How to use olive
oil for acne scars
oil for acne scars
You need to apply
olive oil to your scars before going to bed.
olive oil to your scars before going to bed.
You will need the
following:
following:
• Olive oil
• Warm Water
• A clean cloth or towel
Follow these steps:
• Take a little olive oil and gently
massage your face with this. Focus more on the pimple scars.
massage your face with this. Focus more on the pimple scars.
• Massage for a few minutes till the
time you can feel that all the oil has been absorbed by your skin.
time you can feel that all the oil has been absorbed by your skin.
• Now take a clean towel or cloth and
drape it into warm water.
drape it into warm water.
• Put the warm wet cloth on to your
face to get the steam.
face to get the steam.
• Now wipe away the excess oil gently
with the cloth. Don’t rub though.
with the cloth. Don’t rub though.
• After 1-2 minutes, wash off your face
with normal water.
with normal water.
BAKING SODA
Baking soda is yet
another popular remedy for removing acne scars through its exfoliating effects.
The gentle coarse granules of soda mixed with water remove the dead skin layer
off your face without any inflammation caused during the application.
another popular remedy for removing acne scars through its exfoliating effects.
The gentle coarse granules of soda mixed with water remove the dead skin layer
off your face without any inflammation caused during the application.
How to use baking
soda for acne scars
soda for acne scars
• Take a couple of teaspoons of baking
soda and using water make a consistent paste.
soda and using water make a consistent paste.
• Gently massage your face with this
paste focusing on pimple scars.
paste focusing on pimple scars.
• After massaging for 1-2 minutes,
leave the paste there on the face for few minutes.
leave the paste there on the face for few minutes.
• Now wash off with warm water.
• Apply some moisturizer, preferably
olive oil.
olive oil.
Repeat the process
twice or thrice a week.
twice or thrice a week.
(Bola
Akinboade-Bello is a lifestyle blogger, fashion designer and beauty
therapist/cosmetologist. She started her journey into the fashion and beauty
industry as a model in 1999 and modelled for top fashion and beauty brands. In
March 2006, she joined City People Media Group as a style writer, and rose with
a short period to become the Fashion Editor. Her clothing line, Betyl BAT
Clothing and Accessories and natural skincare range, Chanterelle Skincare, are
doing great in the market)
Akinboade-Bello is a lifestyle blogger, fashion designer and beauty
therapist/cosmetologist. She started her journey into the fashion and beauty
industry as a model in 1999 and modelled for top fashion and beauty brands. In
March 2006, she joined City People Media Group as a style writer, and rose with
a short period to become the Fashion Editor. Her clothing line, Betyl BAT
Clothing and Accessories and natural skincare range, Chanterelle Skincare, are
doing great in the market)
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