Acne scars are due to popping or picking of pimples. Most people have to live with acne and acne scars which are left behind every day. With several products available in the market, its very difficult to choose appropriate one. Many people do not know that the solution is available in their kitchen. Olive oil is the best oil for using at home. This oil is also good for treating acne scars.
How to Use Olive Oil for Fading Acne Scars?
Steps:
- Add lemon juice to olive oil in a small bowl. Stir well to mix them and keep them aside. These ingredients aid in fading acne scars. It is optional to use lemon juice and it need not be used if you don’t have at home.
- Wash the face with an oil free cleanser. Pat dry the face. With the clean and dry hands, dip the finger tips in the olive oil and massage deep into the skin, concentrating much on scars. Let it stay for 20 minutes and wash off with warm water. This should be done in the morning.
- Before going to bed, repeat the same instructions as in the step 1 and step 2. Do not rinse the face as the skin does it’s repairing at nights.
- Repeat this every day and keep in mind that homemade treatments takes some time to cure, hence be patient.
- One can also add olive oil to baking soda to remove acne scars. This is the most effective facial scrub. Take a bowl and add olive oil and baking soda for making paste. With the clean and dry hands, apply this scrub over the face and scrub it for a minute. Wash off with warm water. Repeat this twice or thrice in a week for exfoliating the skin and reduce the acne scars visibility.
