How To Get Rid Of Acne With Aloe Vera At Home

Acne can be highly distressing, not only because they are painful but also because they leave behind hideous scars that never really go away. Why is this so? Pimple arises due to some sort of skin damage. During the healing process, the body creates new skin cells and collagen fibres for repair that leads to acne scar formation.

Although acne scars don’t really go away but their colour, size and appearance can be modified to render them undetectable, thus improving facial appearance. Here are a few home remedies you can try to lighten your acne scars.

*Reducing Inflammation and Protecting the Skin:

1)Use aloe vera.
 Aloe vera has anti-inflammatory properties, and when applied to an acne scar, it can cause the redness of that scar to fade away.
Obtaining aloe gel directly from the aloe plant is ideal. Sever a leaf from the plant, wash it, and peel away the spiny outer layer until you reach the gel inside. Apply this gel directly to the acne scars twice daily, leaving it on for roughly 30 minutes before washing it off with water.
In the absence of an actual aloe plant, you can use store-bought aloe vera cream or gel.

2)Apply cucumber products. 
Cucumbers have a high water content, which allow the vegetable to hydrate the skin and soothe inflammation associated with acne scars.
Take a fresh cucumber and cut off a few slices. Place a slice directly over your acne scar and let it sit for 15 to 30 minutes. Gently rinse the skin with clear water afterward.
Repeat this remedy once a day.

3)Try an oil treatment. 
Oil treatments can lock in moisture and help loosen the skin. As a result, your skin is able to naturally rejuvenate and revive.
Olive oil is the generally the most favored option, but coconut oil and lavender oil are good options, as well.

Warm the only slightly and dab it directly onto the acne scar. Make sure that the oil is only a little warm, though, and not hot, since hot oil can cause severe damage.
The oil should be about as warm as your body temperature. If using coconut oil, which is usually a solid at room temperature, just place a little in your palm and rub your hands together to get the oil to a liquid state.

Fill a small wooden dish with a tiny puddle of rosewater and rub a piece of sandalwood inside the dish. Continue rubbing until enough sandalwood gets into the rosewater, forming a paste. Apply the paste to your acne scars and let sit for 60 minutes or overnight, after which you should rinse it off with cool water.

Alternatively, you can soak a piece of sandalwood in plain water for a few hours. Remove the wood and dab the sandalwood water onto the acne scar with a cotton ball.
Repeat either procedure on a daily basis.

4)Try fenugreek extract.
 Fenugreek has anti-inflammatory properties, so it can soothe inflamed acne scars.
Place 1 tsp (5 ml) fenugreek seeds in 1 cup (250 ml) of water and boil for 10 to 15 minutes. Let the solution cool and strain out the seeds.
Apply this solution directly to acne scars without rinsing it off. Repeat daily for a week.

5)Use neem leaves. 
The alkaloids found in neem give the plant antibacterial and antiviral properties, so it can cleanse the scar of residual bacteria and allow the body to heal the area naturally.
Place a leaf from a neem plant directly over the acne scar. Hold it in place for 15 minutes or so, pressing gently against the scar.
Repeat once daily for a week or longer.

6)Freeze the scar away. 
Ice is a very simple way to soothe irritated, inflamed scars and promote healing.
Hold an ice cub over the acne scab for 10 to 15 minutes once a day. After a few days pass, the scar should shrink significantly.

If the ice is too cold for you, wrap it in a piece of cheesecloth or linen before applying it.

*Exfoliating to Remove Scars:

1)Try sugar. 
Granulated sugar, when mixed with water, forms a paste that naturally and gently scrapes away dead skin cells, thereby stripping away scarred skin.
Mix roughly 1 Tbsp (15 ml) of granulate sugar with 1 to 2 tsp (5 to 10 ml) of water, blending the ingredients together until an abrasive paste forms.
Apply this paste or scrub to your entire face, concentrating on areas covered by acne scars, rubbing the scrub in gently using a circular motion.
After several minutes, rinse the scrub off your skin with clear, warm water.

2)Use an oatmeal scrub. 
Oatmeal mixed with a little water can scrape away dead skin cells, as well, but oatmeal can also help soothe irritated skin.
Mix about 2 tsp (10 ml) with 2 tsp (10 ml) oatmeal, forming an abrasive paste. Apply this paste to any portion of your face affected by acne scarring, rubbing it into your skin gently using a circular motion. Let sit for 5 minutes before rinsing off with warm water.
You can also make a larger batch, maintaining equal proportions of both ingredients, and use it as a gentle exfoliator for your entire face.

3)Strip away skin cells with apple cider vinegar. 
Vinegar is abrasive, so it can scrape away dead skin cells. It also has antiseptic properties that can heal skin as it strips dead cells away.
Dilute apple cider vinegar with up to equal parts water, mixing to combine well. Dab this solution onto your acne scars using a cotton ball and rinse it off after a few hours, using clear, lukewarm water.
Avoid applying vinegar directly to the scar without diluting it with water first. Vinegar can be very abrasive and harsh on sensitive skin, so it could cause irritation if you are not careful.

*Attacking the Problem from the Inside:

1)Maintain a balanced diet.
 In addition to topical skin treatments, you also need to keep your body healthy on the inside in order to give your body a chance to repair the damaged cells and rejuvenate your skin. A healthy, balanced diet filled with plenty of vitamins and nutrients is an essential component of this.

According to traditional food pyramid guidelines, you should get about 6 to 11 servings of grains, 3 to 5 servings of vegetables, 2 to 4 servings of fruit, 2 to 3 servings of dairy, 2 to 3 servings of protein, and an occasional amount of fats on a daily basis in order to have balanced nutrition.Note that these guidelines do not have to be followed exactly, but they do provide a rough idea of how to balance your diet.
Regular exercise is also an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Cardiovascular exercise gets your blood pumping and is especially important.

2)Ingest lemon and other fruits high in vitamin C. 
This wonderful little vitamin helps your body produce new collagen. Collagen is an important part of the synthesis of new skin cells, so taking vitamin C internally can help your body produce clear, new skin tissue.
Aside from lemons, other foods high in vitamin C include oranges, tangerines, chili peppers, guavas, bell peppers, dark leafy greens, broccoli, cauliflower, kiwis, papayas, and strawberries.

3)Eat foods high in vitamin E. 
Vitamin E is thought to have healing properties. When ingested, it can heal damaged skin from the inside out. Vitamin E can be found in natural sources as well as in supplements.
Several foods rich in vitamin E include sunflower seeds, almonds, pine nuts, paprika, red chili powder, peanuts, basil, oregano, dried apricots, spinach, and cooked taro root.