The battle against acne can be very daunting. It can take years of constant trips to the dermatologist. Most people consume tubs of night creams and sunscreens just to keep eruptions at bay. And just when break outs have died down, another battle begins - a battle against acne scars.

Acne scars can last for a very long time. They do fade away naturally, but it can take years before they become barely noticeable. Aside from that, acne scars are also very light and substance sensitive. Young scars exposed to too much sunlight or harsh chemicals can end up red and painful. Treating acne scars can be as troublesome as treating the acne itself. It can also be very expensive. But, there are a few home remedies that you can use to help minimize the appearance of acne scars. All you need is a little patience and the perseverance to stick to routine and do it every day.

Lemons and Limes

Citrus fruits like lemons and limes have a high citric acid concentration. Citric acid is great a breaking down stubborn scar tissue. It is also effective at lightening dark spots. Use the juice of lemons or limes to help you minimize the appearance of acne scars.

Before you go to bed, wash your face with soap and water. Then, rub on a little bit of lemon or lime juice on your face and let it stay for 5 – 15 minutes. Wash it away and dab your face dry. Don’t rub as it will irritate your skin more. Do this religiously every night and you will soon see an improvement.

Sandalwood and Rosewater

Mixing sandalwood and rosewater is very effective in reducing the appearance of acne scars. Mix three parts sandalwood with one part rosewater and apply it as a mask on your face. The sandalwood has a cool and soothing effect on the skin. Rosewater on the other hand has exfoliating properties. Make sure that you get real rosewater and not water laced with rose oil. If rosewater isn’t available, you can substitute milk instead. Sandalwood and rosewater are available in local specialty stores.

The Humble Tomato and Cucumber

Tomatoes have a high acid content that can help improve acne scars. After you wash your face, you can place tomato slices on heavily affected parts. Leave it on for 15 minutes and rinse. Cucumber is also an effective treatment of acne scars because it helps minimize pore size and tightens the skin.

Cucumber and tomatoes may also be used together. Crush tomatoes and cucumbers in a bowl and apply them on your face as a mask. Leave it on for a few minutes then rinse. You can do this every night or on alternating nights.

Dry Yeast

Yeast has long been considered a good remedy against acne and acne scars. Yeast produces high contents of oxygen that will help improve scarring. To use yeast you have to moisten a small amount of yeast and apply it to your face like a mask. This remedy is not for everybody because not everyone can tolerate the smell of yeast.

Egg White

Egg white is a cheap and easily available home remedy for acne scars. Egg whites are high in protein content and can help skin regenerate and form new tissue. Apply egg whites on your face after washing, let it dry out and leave it in for a few minutes. Rinse and dab your face dry afterwards.