How to get rid of acne scars? There are actually some very simple and effective home remedies to remove acne scars.

What Are Scars?

The skin is made up of two main layers. The epidermis is the thinner top layer while the dermis is the thicker deeper layer. The more damage which is done to the lower deeper dermis, the worse the scar will look and the darker it will be. A scar will heal, to some degree, for 2 years after the original acne pimple or injury. This is as new collagen comes to the area and repairs the tissue. After 2 years however, very little improvement is made. The skin’s surface in that area will never be completely the same again as hair follicles and blood vessels do not re-grow.

Home Remedies For Acne Scars

Ice Cubes. Simply by applying ice cubes to the scarred area for 5 to 10 minutes a day will significantly reduce the redness of a scar.

Lemon Juice. Lemon has a natural bleaching effect. Apply lemon juice topically to the scar area for 30 minutes a day for 2-3 weeks to see an improvement. It is important to wear a sun block on the infected area after using lemon juice topically. It has been shown to increase photo sensitivity and therefore can cause sun skin damage. (For more on this go to tanning lotion).

Honey. In particular, Manuka Honey from the hills of New Zealand. Given medical grade recognition in some professional circles, this honey is not only good for clearing up active acne breakouts, it is also perfect for reducing scar redness. It has natural rejuvenating qualities which help rebuild the tissue while the wound is starved of damaging oxygen and moisture. Do not use regular supermarket honey as a topical remedy for scars. It is unlikely to have any effect as many honeys have been processed and therefore lost their natural antimicrobial qualities.

How To Get Rid Of Acne Scars – Alternatives

Clinical procedures such as chemical peels and microdermabrasion offer effective yet costly alternatives. These procedures focus on removing the upper layers of epidermis where the marks are most prominent and letting the fresh skin through. Remember though, with deep dark scars, the mark goes all the way through the skin and so removing upper layers of skin will help slightly but will not remove the marks completely.

Consult your local specialist for more on such techniques.