4 Natural Acne Scar Remedies Common Sense Prevails

When there is acne there are acne scars and for those who do not want to use conventional acne medicines due to allergies or because they do not work well for you, you can utilize natural acne scar remedies and there are many to choose from. If you are not sure how to get started in using natural acne scar remedies, you can visit a natural health store to get advice and you can also talk with friends who use natural acne scar remedies. Beware of gimmicky remedies that are advertised on different websites because some of those remedies could be dangerous.

 

1. Olive Oil

 

This is a good natural acne scar remedy because it has anti-inflammatory qualities and it soothes the pain of the scars as well as reduce the redness of acne scars. To get the best results, you should first wash your face with a good moisturizer for your skin type and then after this you can apply a few teaspoons of olive oil to your face each night before you go to bed.

2. Baking Soda and Water

 

In a medium bowl you need to combine a few teaspoons of baking soda and water then you would apply the mixture to the acne scars. The good thing about using baking soda and water as a remedy is that baking soda is inexpensive but it does just as good of a job in reducing acne scars.

3. Lemon Juice

 

Lemon juice is a good way to reduce acne scars because it prevents new acne from appearing on your face. If you plan to use lemon juice for treating acne scars, you want to dilute it with some water because the acid in lemon juice will sting the scar, particularly if the scar has itchiness and redness in it.

4. Aloe Vera

 

Aloe vera has many medicinal properties and one benefit of aloe vera is that it relieves acne scars and repairs damaged skin cells that caused the acne scars. You can use aloe vera gel, aloe vera cream or a topical aloe vera oiuntment. The best places to purchase aloe vera are at natural health food stores, drugstores, mail order catalogs and online retailers.

Megan's Health Tips

Eat to beat bulges

Pick bright bites

Colorful veggies are loaded with vitamin C, which is essential to preventing collagen breakdown. Collagen is the skin's support structure; as shown in the diagram on page 145, strands of the tissue running through fat attach skin to the underlying muscle layer. When these strands weaken, skin loses elasticity and fat can pop up and bulge against the skin, rendering the bumpy layer underneath even more visible. (Beach bum alert: Excessive sun exposure also contributes to collagen breakdown.) Vitamin C is linked to collagen synthesis,  the super vitamin can help you blast up to 30 percent more fat during exercise. Aim for at least 75 milligrams of C daily.

Healthy Summer Dates

Because cocktails and miniskirts sometimes don’t mix when your booty doesn’t feel right!

Ladies, we all know it's almost summer, and with it comes late nights, multiple drinks, and skimpy-impy skirts. When drinks and dinner aren't quite fulfilling your healthy quota, here are a few alternatives to the routine.

Get Some Fresh Air: Many studies show that simply being outdoors improves mood, lessens stress response, and increases happiness! Take your summer date nights outdoors and attend popular movie or music in the park nights, or street festivals to heat up your love life!

Keep It Fresh: Nothing quite beats combining fresh, organic food with romance. Check out your local farmers market for local cheeses, fruits, and bread, and have a total French affair with your lover over a romantic picnic!

Sweat It Out: Get multiple items checked off your to-do list by combining your workout with your date night! Go hiking around a local park or grab your bicycles and hit up the local trails for sights and sounds out of this world!

Ice Ice Baby: Nothin’ says summer like a little ice cream in the park! Find your inner youth by grabbing some probiotic-rich, low-sugar froyo, and laugh your worries away at the local playground. Plus, all that jumping around burns off extra calories! Score!

Slip Sliding Away: Too hot to move? How about float? Grab some tubes and head to a local creek where you can stay cool all day long! Finish the day off with a cool drink with your man for a great summer day!