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Acne scars can be a huge problem. And this is problem for both men and women. Although there are different commercial products on the market, we don’t know ingredients of these products. So, instead of applying a commercial product on our face, we can try some homemade alternatives for acne scar removal.
Acne scar can be persistent and you might need to apply these masks regularly. But when you do that, you will start to see amazing results. All of the masks are super easy to prepare. You will need 5 minutes to make these masks. And it is super fun to mix things up.
Lemon Mask to Remove Acne Scar
Lemon is an amazing ingredients to whiten the skin and reduce skin spots. So, when it comes to acne scar removal this is the perfect ingredient for DIY mask. We will give you couple of recipes you can try. Each has different preparation steps but all of them are super effective.
Lemon and Almond Acne Scar Removal Mask
Ingredients
- 1 table spoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Table spoon of honey
- 1 table spoon of almond oil
- 2 table spoons of milk
Preparation
This lemon and almond mask is super easy to prepare. All you need to do is mix all the ingredients in a clean cup. Apply this mixture on your acne scar. Wait for approximately 20 minutes. Wash your face with warm water.
There are few thing you need to consider when applying this mask. First, when this mask is on your face, you need to avoid contact with sun light. Sun rays might interact with lemon juice. And this could cause sun spots.
Also, you need to apply this mask for consecutively for 5 or 7 days until you see visible decrease. Then, you can repeat this mask by resting your face for 4-5 days. This mixture can be stored in the fridge in a closed cup. But we recommend preparing the mask for 7 days. Using fresh mask will support the positive results.
Honey and Lemon Mask for Acne Scar Removal
Ingredients
- 2 lemons
- 1 tea spoon of honey
- Cotton
Preparation
Squeeze lemons inside a clean cup. Add honey on lemon juice. Mix these ingredients. After your mixture is ready, dip the cotton in this mixture. Apply this mixture on your acne scar. Keep the mask on your scars for about 15-20 minutes. Wash your face with warm water. You can use this mask every day for 2-3 weeks. After completing 2-3 weeks, it is recommended to give a break for 1 week. If you still have acne scars, you can continue using this mask.
Honey Mask for Acne Scar Removal
In addition to lemon, honey is another important ingredient for homemade masks to remove acne scar. Honey has regenerative power. This way, your skin cells will be renewed and you scar look will reduce.
Honey and Aspirin Mask for Acne Scars
Ingredients
- 2 table spoons of honey
- 3 aspirin
- Few drops of water
Preparation
Drop the water on aspirin to dissolve them. Mesh the aspiring until you obtain a paste like consistency. Try to avoid adding too much water. After that, add honey to this mixture. Apply this mixture on your acne scar. Wait for 15 minutes. Wash your face with warm water. You can apply this mask 2 or 3 times per week to reduce acne scar.
Aloe Vera for Acne Scar Treatment
Aloe Vera is one of the most popular ingredients in beauty product sector. Extract of this amazing plant is used in both commercial and homemade beauty products. One of the greatest benefits is that Aloe Vera can sooth your skin. Also, this extract can support cell regeneration which helps reducing acne scar look.
If you want to use this amazing plant for acne scar removal, there are couple of things you can do. First, you need the gel inside the green leaves. Just take this gel by removing the green parts of the plant. You can cut small pieces from the tips of the plant.
After that, you can directly apply this gel on your acne scar. You can apply Aloe Vera gel two times per day. When you regularly apply this gel, you will start to see positive results in no time.
Another alternative is that you can add this gel in your other DIY masks. This way, you can benefit from regenerative power of this amazing plant.
Olive Oil for Acne Scar Treatment
Olive oil has been one of the most precious things. Since ancient Greeks, olive oil is considered as valuable as gold. This amazing oil is full of beneficial vitamins and minerals. In addition to important vitamins like Vitamin A, E and D, olive oil has anti-inflammatory effects.
Olive Oil Mask for Acne Scar Removal
Ingredients
- Few drops of olive oil
- Warm water
- Clean towel
Preparation
Apply few drops of olive oil directly on your face. Massage your face with this oil and focus on your acne scars. Continue this process until this amazing oil is completely absorbed by your skin. Take the clean towel and place it inside warm water. After that, place this soaked towel on your face. Wait like this for couple of minutes. Then, rinse your face with this towel.
Carbonate for Acne Scar Removal
Actually, carbonate has amazing peeling properties. So, when you massage your face with this ingredient, you will also clean your dead cells. There are two options to use carbonate for acne scar removal. First, you can directly massage your face and wash with warm water. Also, you can apply a moisturiser after direct application. Second, you can add carbonate to your other DIY masks and benefit from scar removal properties.
Raw Potato for Acne Scars
If you apply raw potato regularly, you can remove your acne scars. And application is super easy. You don’t need all that complicated steps for this mask. Just peel the potato and slice it. Apply one slice of potato on your face with circular motions. You need to do that until potato slice feels dry. Massage your skin with potato slice for 10-15 minutes. Wait for potato water to dry for 5 minutes. Wash you face with warm water. You can apply potato for 3 or 4 times per week. If you do this regularly, you will observe positive results in couple of months.
Raw Tomato for Acne Scars
Ingredients
- 2 medium size potato
- 1 cucumber
- 2 avocados
Preparation
Mash tomatoes in a clean cup. Grate cucumber and avocado and squeeze water of these grated ingredients. Add tomatoes to this mixture. Combine all the ingredients. Apply this mixture on your face with a brush or with your fingers. Keep it for 15-20 minutes. Wash your face with water. You can repeat this mask 2 or 3 times per week.
Orange for Acne Scar
Ingredients
- 1 egg white
- 1 tea spoon of warm honey
- 3 drops of lemon essential oil
- 3 drops of orange essential oil
Preparation
Mix warm honey, lemon essential oil and orange essential oil in a clean cup. Slowly mix and add egg white to these ingredients. Apply this mixture on your face. Avoid your eye area. Wait for 20-25 minutes and wash your face with warm water. You can apply this mask once a week to remove acne scars.
Strawberry for Acne Scar
Ingredients
- 1 large pureed/mashed strawberry
- Table spoon of lavender essential oil
- 1 tea spoon of beer yeast
Preparation
Mix all the ingredients until you obtain cream like consistency. Apply this mixture on your face, neck area. Avoid your eyes and lips. Wait for 15 minutes and wash your face with warm water. You can repeat this mask once a week.
Perfect Yeast Mask to Fight Against Acne or Blackheads: Yeast Mask for Acne
Aspirin Mask
Ingredients
- 1 tea spoon of white clay
- Tea poon of aspirin powder
- 1 tea spoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice
Preparation
Mesh the aspiring with back of a spoon to obtain aspirin powder. Mix white clay, aspiring powder and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Apply this mixture on your acne scar. Wait for 15-20 minutes for the mixture to dry. Clean the mask with warn water.
Granulated Sugar
Granulated sugar has amazing peeling powers. So, you can use this ingredient for acne scar removal as well. All you need to do is directly rub granulated sugar on your face with some water. Keep the sugar on your face for 10 minutes and rinse your face with warm water. Afterwards, you can apply moisturiser to soften your skin.