How to treat acne scars

How to heal acne scars is the question on every acne sufferers lips. From knowing how to treat acne dark spots, looking for a home remedy for scars or trying to treat your acne scars at home - we've all been there. 

Here is Heal Acne Naturally's top tips on how to treat acne scars naturally...

1. Use Lactic Acid for acne

 Lactic acid is a AHA, a deep exfoliator for the skin and will get to work on regenerating new skin cells and turning over dead ones. Leaving your skin glowing all day and night. 

2. Take Vitamin A for acne scars (in the form of Beta Carotene)

Vitamin A deficiency (alongside zinc & b6) are some of the most common side effects of the contraceptive pill and / or causes of teenage acne, hormonal acne and back acne. A deficiency in these will cause your hormones to be out of balance and in turn cause acne nodules. Beta Carotene converts to Vitamin A in your body.

2. Take Zinc for acne scars

Zinc for acne works by regulating the activity of the oil glands. Zinc can clear up acne as what zinc does for the body is that it is an antioxidant which helps to fight and prevent the formation of free radicals (which damage your DNA).

3. Take Vitamin B6 for acne scars

B6, often called the 'beauty supplement' is required by the body for the development of red blood cells which helps with the growth and repair of new skin cells. Vitamin B6 will help to regulate hormones what causes acne flare ups. Vitamin B6 acne benefits include calmer skin, less inflammation and a treatment for acne scarring. 

4. Use this La Roche Posay foam cleanser for acne scars

This cleanser contains zinc for acne in order to regenerate new skin cells and get rid of dead ones. 

No matter how severe your acne scars are, if you follow these steps - you will no doubt see some progress.