How to get rid of cystic acne scars?
Natural Remedies To Get Rid of Cystic Acne Scars
Cystic acne is serious dermatological condition in which in which the pimple bursts beneath the surface of the skin and causes deep scarring. Squeezing the pimples with fingers leaves dark marks and scars on the face. Proper treatment of cystic acne requires medical intervention.
However, there are a few simple home remedies that you may follow to reduce the prominence of the scars left behind by cystic acne. Apply the juice of aloe vera leaves on the skin every day. This not only helps the skin heal and moisturize naturally, but also evens out the pores on the surface of the skin, giving it a smoother, firmer look. You may also mix equal portions of sandalwood powder and ground black gram and add some rose water to make a thick paste and apply this on your face. Leave it on for 10 minutes before washing it off gently with cold water. You may also apply cucumber juice of your face every day in order to lighten acne scars. Alternatively, freeze the juice of cucumber into small cubes and rub your face gently with these for 5 minutes thrice a day. You may also use ice cubes in a similar manner to make large pores caused by cystic acne look less prominent. Also, slice a tomato into half and rub your face gently for ten minutes with these slices. This helps give your skin a natural glow and makes scars and blemishes caused by acne disappear in a few months. For another remedy, crush fresh coriander and mint leaves together and massage your face with their juices. Wait for 10-15 minutes after application, and then wash your face with water. You should also rub your face with a thin slice of lemon for 5 minutes every day. The acidic juice of lemon acts as a natural bleaching agent that lightens dark spots on the skin and makes acne scars less visible. You should also exfoliate your skin naturally using a solution of baking soda and water, and follow this up with a light massage using olive oil. This restores to the skin its natural suppleness and makes it look smoother. You can make an effective face pack my mixing together half a cup each of yogurt and sour cream, two tablespoons of ground oatmeal and the juice of half a lemon. Apply this mixture on your face and wait for 15-20 minutes before rinsing your face with water.
