10 DIY Natural Home Remedies To Get Rid of Acne Scars

Acnes and facial pimples can affect your self-esteem drastically – take this from someone who’s had them since teenage.

Yes, I know the feeling! Always looking in the mirror and trying to find a way of getting rid of them. No matter how many of them you pop, they always seem to come back.

But don’t just give up yet. If you’ve tried all the modern products without positive results, maybe it’s time to go natural.

Besides a healthy diet and lifestyle, here are 10 natural remedies to get rid of acne scars every man should try now!.

Acne will be a thing of the past.

What Causes Acne?

The words acne and pimples are normally used interchangeably when there’s a difference.

Acne is a skin condition. Pimple, on the other hand, is one of the side effects of acne symptoms. But there is a meeting point for both ‒ oily skin.

Both acne and pimples are a result of oily skin. Oily skin is an accumulation of oil sebum, dirt, and toxins leading to clogging of the skin pores. The clogged pores lead to pimples and breakouts.

We have three types of pimples:

1. The tiny ones that are flat and blackish. They are the easiest to cleat using natural processes.
2. Pimples with whiteheads. These occur at a deeper level and are normally due to collagen loss.
3. Pimples with red-brown marks. These are a result of hormonal imbalance and are a little difficult to fight.

10 DIY Natural Remedies for Acne Scars Removal

Good news! None of the pimples mentioned above and other acne scars are untreatable.

With the right natural remedies, nothing is impossible. Here are a few of them.

1. Coconut Oil

Is there anything that coconut oil can’t do?

Well, treating acne scars isn’t one of them. Get the most from the rich, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties of coconut oil. Packed with Vitamins E and K, the oil will tremendously help in the growth of healthy skin cells.

If you’re you contemplating using coconut for your acne woes, here’s how to go about it.

What You’ll Need

• 1 teaspoon coconut oil

What To Do

• Rub the coconut oil between your palms and dab it over the affected facial area gently.
• Leave it overnight then wash in the morning.

2. Orange Peel Powder

Rich in citric acid, orange peel powder brightens and lightens the skin’s mark. It is a blessing in disguise for those looking to fight off acne.

Here’s how to use it at home.

What You’ll Need

• 1 teaspoon raw honey
• 1 teaspoon orange peel powder

What To Do

1. Cut equal portions of orange peel powder and mix it with honey. Stir the paste to a smooth phase where no lumps are present.
2. Apply this paste on the affected areas marred by pimples.
3. Leave it for 10-15 minutes to dry.
4. Rinse it off with lukewarm water.

3. Tea Tree Oil

When tea tree oil is mentioned, what comes to mind are the antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties packed with it. These get rid of blemishes and acne scars on the skin, leaving you smoother than before.

The best part is that tea tree oil is compatible with all skin types.

What You’ll Need

• 3 or 4 drops of tea tree oil
• Carrier oil like almond or coconut oil

What To Do

• Mix the tree tea oil with a carrier oil.
• Apply the paste on your face uniformly to cove the lesions and pimple marks.
• Leave it for one or two hours (preferably overnight) before washing it off.

4. Besan

Besan (gram flour) is easily available, and getting hold of it shouldn’t be a hassle. The flour is versatile and can prove to be useful for numerous skin troubles whether pimple removal or using it as a face scrub. Its alkaline property has made it useful for several years now.

What You’ll Need

• Lemon juice
• Rosewater
• 1 tablespoon besan

What To Do

• Mix the three ingredients in a bowl to make a thick paste
• Apply the paste on your neck and face evenly. Focus more on the affected areas.
• Allow it to dry then wash it with plain water.

5. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is the perfect remedy for flawless, smooth and natural-glowing skin. Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties make it excellent for curling infections, and pimple marks among other woes.

As if that’s not enough, aloe vera also helps in healing wounds quicker and relieving the skin of all blemishes. How do you make the treatment?

What You’ll Need

• Aloe vera gel

What To Do

• If you don’t have access to aloe vera gel, you can also look for an aloe leaf and extract the sap from it.
• Apply the gel on your entire face, focusing more on the affected areas.
• Leave it overnight then wash it in the morning.

6. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple Cider Vinegar offers you a perfect pH balance for your skin. It exfoliates the skin naturally, soaks it of excess oils, and reduces the redness of your pimples. The result is a smooth, soft, blemish-free skin.

Wouldn’t you want this? Here then is how to go about it.

What You’ll Need

• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Water

What To Do

• Mix apple cider vinegar with tablespoon honey.
• Add in water to maintain the mixture’s consistency.
• Apply the mixture on your entire face focusing on the most affected areas.
• Allow it 15 to 20 minutes to dry before washing it with plain water.

7. Lemon Juice

The lightening properties of lemon juice make it a natural bleaching agent.

What You’ll Need

• Fresh lemon
• Cotton pads

What To Do

• Squeeze half a lemon to obtain its juice
• Use the cotton pads to rub the lemon juice on your face. Focus more on the affected areas.
• Allow it 10 to 15 minutes to dry then wash it with lukewarm water.

8. Baking Soda

Baking soda is a prodigy in bleaching and exfoliating the skin.  Regular use of it helps to unclog skin pores and eliminating skin marks. Its striking, alkalinity nature assists in restoring the skin’s pH balance. 

What You’ll Need

• Water
• 2 tablespoons baking soda

What To Do

• Thoroughly mix the baking soda and water in a small bowl.
• Apply it on your face, focusing more on the affected areas.
•  Allow 10 to 15 minutes for it to dry then wash it off.

9. Castor Oil

Castor oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamin E. These two enriching elements help to repair damaged skin and fight pigmentation. They assist in the growth of new skin cells and reduce the size of acne scars.

What You’ll Need

• Castor Oil

What To Do

• Dab oil on your palm then applies it on the face, focusing more on the affected areas.
• Do this at night then wash off the oil in the morning using lukewarm water.

10. Turmeric

Turmeric has been in existence since humans can recall. Old is gold, and this medicinal herb packs with it lots of benefits, one of which is fighting off dry skin.

Regular use of turmeric helps to reduce pigmentation and gives the skin a glowing tone.

What You’ll Need

• 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

What To Do

• Mix the lemon juice with turmeric powder.
• Apply the paste evenly on your face like a face mask.
• Allow it 30 minutes to dry.
• Wash it off using lukewarm water.

Final Thoughts

What is preventing you from having blemish-free, smooth and glowing facial skin?

Nothing from where I stand. All these remedies have been tested and proven, and a big tick from the Men Glow Up testing team.

While using the above remedies, also remember to maintain skincare tips. These include washing your face twice daily, exfoliating regularly, eating a healthy diet and staying away from direct sunlight.

Our remedies should work with any skin type. However, if you have serious skin conditions, visit your dermatologist. Which remedy is most appealing to you? Let me know in the comment section.