Nobody likes acne scars especially when these scars are covering up your beautiful face. Getting rid of acne is a bit easier than getting rid of acne scars. Pimples can be treated naturally with ingredients having antibacterial or anti-inflammatory properties. Pimple scars however do not go away easily. It is tough to get rid of acne scars but it is not impossible. Getting rid of these scars requires a lot of patience and you must continuously put in your efforts .

Here are some simple home made remedies which will lighten up your scars and then remove them permanently:

1) Lemon juice for acne scars

Lemon juice acts like a natural bleach. Vitamin C, found in lemon, helps to rebuild collagen. By using lemon juice on your scars , the acne spots get lighter day by day. Lemon is considered as one of the most effective skin lightening agents. The acid present in lemon juice helps to brighten up the skin and makes it more beautiful and glowing. It makes the acne scars less visible and can also fade away the freckles. Lemon juice is also beneficial to reduce the redness of the swollen pimples. Squeeze out some lemon juice and using a cotton ball or your fingertips, apply it on your scars. Wash it off with water after keeping for ten minutes. Do this once a day for at least 2 weeks to make your scars lighter. You can also mix a little honey with the lemon juice for better results.

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2) Honey for acne scars

Honey treats acne as well as acne scars. Apply honey on your scars and leave it overnight. Rinse it off in the morning. You can also make a mixture of two tablespoons of honey and ¼ cup of oatmeal. Apply it on your acne scars. Leave it for about fifteen to twenty minutes and then rinse with lukewarm water. Another method is to add half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder with one tablespoon of honey and then apply this mixture on your scars. Leave it for at least an hour before you wish it off.

3) Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is a very beneficial herb. It soothes your skin and also helps in regeneration of damaged tissues that boots the healing process. Try to use fresh gel like commodities directly from the aloe vera leaves rather than using over the counter substances which contain aloe vera. Take an aloe vera leaf. Peel its outer green cover. You will notice a gel like substance under its cover. Apply this gel on your scars. Leave it for at least half an hour before rinsing it off. Apply this gel daily to for better results.

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4) Olive oil

Olive oil is considered as the most skin friendly oil as it contains vital vitamins like Vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin B1 as well as B2. It also contains anti-inflammatory properties which helps to remove scars. Take a little olive oil and then massage your face with it. Focus more on the scars. Massage till you feel that all oil has been absorbed by your skin and then take a clean cloth and dip into warm water. Wipe away the excess oil. After two minutes wash your face with normal water.