I know acne is terrible, as I have suffered with it in my youth. I am not rich, and I could not afford expensive dermatologist visits to remove the scars left after the acne was gone. Luckily my mother is very aware of natural remedies for ailments, and she knew a great plan for reducing scars caused by acne on the face.

From the comfort of your own home, you can reduce scarring on your face caused by acne. Here I have laid out four steps to follow, and I do mean follow. Because this is an at home treatment, consistency is a must. Doing these steps one time will not yield results. However, if you stick to the four steps on a daily regimen, you will see results.

Four Steps to Get Rid of Scars Caused by Acne at Home

Step #1: Balance Your Skin's PH Level

Improving the PH balance of your skin is proven to yield healthier skin. This in turn visibly reduces the appearance of acne scars. Baking soda is an effective exfoliant and a natural skin PH balancer. Massage the scars on your face with a bit of baking soda and water to exfoliate the top layers of the skin. Rinse with warm water. This will help in removing scar tissue.

If baking soda is not available, you may use an apple cider vinegar. Dilute it with a small amount of water and apply it before going to bed at night. It is also known to be a great PH balancer. The smell of the vinegar will fade once it dries.

Step #2: Remove Dead Skin Cells

Lemon juice is a citric acid, which helps to remove the dead skin cells and promotes the growth of new skin cells. Apply lemon juice directly on the acne scars with the help of a cotton ball. It lightens and improves the appearance of dark acne scars. You can also drink plenty of it for even more effects.

Step #3: Moisturizing Face Masks

An acne scars cream will always contain a moisturizing agent. But you can moisturize at home with simple ingredients. There are several at home moisturizers that you can use as face masks. Honey will also make your skin incredibly smooth and soft. Ancient Egyptians used it to moisturize their skin, and it is still known today to have the same effect. A face mask with honey applied for 15 minutes will help heal your scars. To heal and soothe acne scars, you can also apply aloe vera. All you have to do is cut a piece from the thick plant, slice it open in half, and rub the gooey substance on your face.

Step #4: Stimulate Skin Cell Regeneration