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Acne doesn't discriminate; it affects both adolescents and adults. In addition to having to deal with acne, there are even harsher consequences: acne scars. Acne scars can be dealt with by going to spas for expensive dermabrasion treatments, but these can cause several side effects you probably want to avoid. Why don't you try some natural remedies that have proven to be great at eliminating acne scars.

In order to heal properly, the skin needs a variety of vitamins and natural antioxidants not only to promote scar removal, but to look and feel its best. To attain healthy skin you'll need to switch to a healthy diet that consists of eating a lot of fruits, vegetables, fiber, high protein and a lot of water. A healthy diet will help you to attain those essential vitamins and minerals that our body can't produce. These include Vitamins A, E, and B in addition to zinc that is a known mineral to promote healthy skin. In order to boost these essential vitamins and minerals, there are some tricks you can learn to do. Here are some at home remedies:

Tip 1: Pure shea butter contains vitamin A and all natural cocoa butter has vitamin A and E. Both these natural remedies have incredible properties to heal acne scarring. They will in addition refresh, moisturize, flatten and soften acne scars. This will make the scarring less noticeable.

Tip 2: Knowing the right recipe is the best way to boost your vitamin a and b supply. This is how you do it:

Mix 2 parts of cabbage juice with 2 parts of carrot juice (fresh) and 1 part blueberry juice. Let the juice cool down below room temperature for a while and apply to your affected areas.

Tip 3: The third really good home remedy is an infusion based on chamomile flowers:

Take one tablespoon of dried chamomile flowers and two tablespoons of dried elderflowers. Mix the flowers together and pour boiling water over the combined herbs. Let it sit for about 10 minutes and follow by straining. Let the infusion cool down, apply to the areas you want to treat. To achieve acne scar removal faster, do this about 4 times a day.

Lemon is another ingredient that goes well with chamomile to treat acne scars. Take three and 1/2 oz. of dried lemon balm leaves, 3/4 oz. dehydrated mint leaves and 1 oz. dried chamomile flowers. Pour some boiling water (approx. 2/3 cup) over the mix and cover with a plate. Let it sit for about 5 minutes and then strain. Before you apply the mixture to the areas you want to treat, cool the mix down.