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Natural Ways To Fade Acne Marks

Leave the chemicals on the shelf, they often do more harm than good.

Here are a couple of the best natural ways to fade acne marks.

#Lemon.

Lemon contains a naturally occurring anti-bacterial agent and a natural bleaching agent. Apply lemon juice or lemon slices to the darker areas of skin. Leave on for 5 minutes and the rinse thoroughly with warm water. Repeat twice a day. Lemon is quite acidic so test a small area of skin first for any reactions.

# Honey, Lemon And Almond Face Mask

Both honey and almonds are excellent for treating dark skin spots and acne marks. Try this face mask, once a day for a month.

1 x tsp of honey, 1 x tbs of almond powder, 1 x tsp of lemon.

Blend the ingredients together to make a workable paste.

Apply the face pack for 10-15 minutes, then wash with warm water.

There plenty more natural ways to fade acne marks, it's just a case of finding out what works for you.

 

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Home Remedies For Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation

Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, PIH, acne scars, whatever you want to call it, although not considered a serious condition, can have a big impact on your self esteem.

Medical treatments can vary, but the first stop for most are the home remedies for post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Here are some of the best home remedies for fading those dark areas of skin.

Honey and Milk

Honey is an excellent natural antioxidant and will help speed up the skin repair process. Milk contains minerals and nutrients that are essential for hydrating the skin. Mix 1 tsp of honey with 1 tbsp of milk, apply the mixture to your face and let it dry. Wash off afterwards with warm water and apply a moisturizer.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is the acknowledged home remedy "cure all" for almost every common ailment, and with good reason. There are countless testimonials as to its effect on dark pigmentation and post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Apply an organic apple cider vinegar to the affected areas. Due to its acidic nature, try a small amount first in case of a skin reaction. Apply twice daily.

Lemon and Lime

Both lemon and lime are well known for their skin lightening properties. Apply slices of either lemon or lime to the skin, or alternatively, squeeze the juice and apply with a cotton ball. Again, test a small area first in case of a reaction. Let the juice dry and then wash with warm water. Applying aloe vera afterwards will hydrate the skin.

There are many more home remedies for post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, always remember, everyone's skin is different, it's just a case of trial and error.

 

 

 

 

Home Remedies For Fairer Skin

Why not try a few home remedies for fairer skin? There are many treatments for lighter skin tone, unfortunately most are a little on the pricey side, home remedies cost very little, and most can be found in almost every kitchen.

Here are a few home remedies that can be used to get a lighter skin tone.

Lemon

Probably the best known natural lightener, lemon is commonly used for bleaching hair, but can also be used for lightening the skin. Apply slices or neat lemon juice directly to the skin. Leave on for 5 minutes and the wash thouroughly with warm water. Lemon juice is acidic in nature so it always best to test a little on the skin first in case of a reaction.

Potato

A lesser known skin lightener but nonetheless a very effective one, potato is another home remedy worth a try. Potato peel has excellent healing properties and has been used to treat burns with great success. Try potato slices applied directly to the skin, or use the juice squeezed from potato pulp. Leave it on the skin for 10 minutes and then wash off.

While trying home remedies for fairer skin (especially on the face) it's a good idea to apply vitamin E afterwards.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is is essential for healthy skin, and should be used on a regular basis. Vitamin E will even skin tone and keep it in great condition. The best way to apply it is to break open a vitamin E capsule and apply the liquid directly to the skin.

There are many more home remedies for fairer skin, remember that everyones skin is different, so what works for some might not work for others, it's just case of trial and error.