How to: Homeopathic Cures for Acne Scars

There are many homeopathic remedies for lessening the appearance of acne scars. These include using items found around the kitchen such as lime and lemon juice, yogurt and oatmeal. Yogurt contains salicylic acid which helps heal acne and oatmeal is a common ingredient in skin treatments due to its soothing and healing properties. Lemon juice contains healthy acids that remove dead skin cells and also bleach the skin. Lime juice contains similar properties. Homemade masks and decoctions are some of the ways to treat acne scars.

Things You'll Need

• Small bowls
• Fenugreek seeds
• Cotton balls
• Measuring spoons
• Grind oatmeal
• Sour cream
• Plain yogurt
• Lemon juice
• Lime juice
• Fuller's earth
• Rosewater
• Mixing spoons

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Instructions

Fenugreek Seeds Remedy

• 1

  Measure one teaspoon of Fenugreek seeds. Boil one liter of water and and add the seeds. Let the mixture boil for two to four minutes.

• 2

  Allow the mixture to cool. Use a cotton ball to apply mixture to acne scars.

• 3

  Leave mixture on overnight if desired. This mixture is effective in preventing acne scars as well as treating them.

Sour Cream, Oatmeal & Yogurt Mask Remedy

• 4

  Measure one tablespoon each of sour cream (0% fat for oily complexions), grind oatmeal and plain yogurt. Pour ingredients into a small bowl. Add a few drops of lemon juice.

• 5

  Blend ingredients well and apply mixture to the face or wherever acne scars appear. Leave on for 10 minutes.

• 6

  Rinse thoroughly with water.

Fuller's Earth Remedy

• 7

  Measure one teaspoon each of fuller's earth, lime juice and rosewater and pour ingredients into a small bowl. Mix ingredients well until a paste is formed.

• 8

  Gently massage the paste into affected areas. Allow to dry. Once dry add a second layer of the mixture to affected areas.

• 9

  Leave paste on for five to 10 minutes. Wash off with cold water.