Natural cures for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation acne scars
Traditionally, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation acne scars have been treated by professionals using harsh and abrasive methods such as microdermabrasion and chemicals. However, today I am going to show you that there are gentler and more natural ways to remove acne scars quickly and leave your skin clean and fresh.
When left to clear up on their own, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation acne scars can take 3 to 24 months to fade. The darker the stain is compared to your natural skin tone, the longer it will take to disappear. That can seem like an eternity to anyone suffering from low self-esteem caused by acne and the scars it left behind.
But follow these tips and your hyperpigmentation scars will fade much faster.
1. Wear sunscreen.
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation acne scars are not actually scars at all, but rather a build-up of melanin under the skin where inflammation used to be. Melanin is what gives our skin pigmentation. When you tan, melanin creates it. So it just goes to show that if you want to tone down your skin color caused by previous acne inflammation, you should reduce the amount of melanin in your skin, not increase it. Sunscreen can prevent dark spots you already have from darkening from sun exposure. A moisturizing lotion that contains sunscreen is sufficient protection during the winter months.
2. Put lemon juice on the stains.
The acids in lemon juice are natural bleaches. When you apply fresh lemon juice to the dark spots on your face, you are effectively whitening your skin. It is very safe to do and will not harm you in any way. You can use a cotton swab or ball and apply the juice as you would a toner. You can leave the lemon juice overnight and wash it off in the morning.
3. Use honey as a mask.
Man has known the healing properties of honey for thousands of years, however, with the advent of penicillin and other pharmaceuticals, it has not received the attention it deserves. If you apply a thin layer of honey to acne scars and let it sit for 20 minutes to overnight, you will see amazing results. Your skin will be silky smooth and the antibacterial properties of honey will help the wound heal.
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation acne scars are often the last obstacle standing between you and fair skin. You have fought the battle against acne and you have won. Unfortunately, now you have to clean up the mess they left behind. If you follow the natural scar removal treatments above, you’ll get over that hurdle in no time. You have finally won the race against bad skin.
