Pigmentation refers to the coloring of your skin. Melanin is a pigment made by cells responsible for your skin’s color. When this pigment increases, it darkens your skin.
Hyperpigmentation is a condition that causes your skin to darken either in some areas or your entire body.
Whereas, acne breakouts can be irritating because they leave scars on the face and other areas of your body. However, these scars or skin discoloration do not have to be permanent, as there are many home remedies that can help get rid of them.
In this article, learn about effective home remedies that can help reduce the appearance of Acne scars and promote healthy skin.
Home Remedies for Acne Scars, Dark spots and Uneven skin tone
1. Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has antimicrobial properties and contains acetic acid which can lighten skin pigmentation. Not just that, apple cider vinegar also acts as a natural astringent and helps in stimulating blood flow which thereby aids in the cell regeneration process to keep your skin clear.
To use this remedy,
- Combine equal parts of apple cider vinegar and water in a bowl
- Apply the mixture to your dark patches and leave about 2 to 3 minutes
- You can also pour the mixture into a spray bottle and use it as a toner
- Repeat twice daily to achieve effective results
2. Lactic acid
Lactic acid acts as a gentle peel on your skin to pull dead skin cells off your skin. This way it helps reduce the appearance of scars, smoothen your skin, and change the overall skin texture. These days there are many products on the market for acne that are formulated with lactic acid.
The ordinary Lactic acid 5% + Ha 2% acts as a mild peeling solution.
3. DIY Scrub
This DIY Scrub contains Honey, Brown sugar, and freshly squeezed Lemon juice. Honey is used for centuries to treat pimples and scars. The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of honey help with rapid healing and fading dark marks on your skin. The application of brown sugar helps to lighten skin and diminish acne scars or pigmentation because glycolic acid is present in brown sugar. A few drops of freshly squeezed Lemon juice also aids in removing dead skin cells accumulated in the pores. So, this scrub acts as an exfoliating agent to not only remove the impurities that clog your pores but also to promote healthy new skin.
To use this remedy,
- Combine a tablespoon each of Honey and Brown sugar
- Add a few drops of freshly squeezed Lemon juice
- Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and apply to your face
- Scrub gently for 2 to 3 minutes and wash off
- Do not over-exfoliate or over scrub your face because that causes adverse results
- Use this scrub once a week
4. DIY Face Mask
This Diy Face mask contains Rice flour, Milk, Turmeric, and Honey (optional). Rice flour with turmeric and milk greatly helps to reduce overall pigmentation or skin discoloration. Rice powder is widely used by Korean people for skin whitening, brightening, getting rid of old dead skin which causes pimples, and removing suntan.
Milk contains Lactic acid, which is really effective for treating pigmentation, acne scars, dark spots and remove dead skin cells that accumulated on your face. In addition, it soothes sunburns and diminishes unwanted pigmentation.
To use this remedy,
- Combine a tablespoon each of Rice flour, Milk, and Honey
- To that add, Milk as required to form a smooth paste-like consistency
- Mix all the ingredients well and apply to your face
- Leave around 10 to 15 minutes and wash off by gently massaging your face
- Do this treatment once a day
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Hope this article helps you get rid of acne scars, pigmentation, dark spots, and skin discoloration issues. Let us know your experience by trying these home remedies. We’d glad to know!