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Massage Your Face to Get Rid of Acne Scars

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Acne scars on the face can be tough to get rid of. In fact, it is more of a challenge to remove acne scars than acne itself. There are a number of natural ingredients that come with anti-inflammatory or antibacterial properties to cure pimples. Sticking to a routine will ensure desired results. However, acne scars are stubborn and can be difficult to get rid of.

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Massage Your Face to Get Rid of Acne Scars
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Massage therapy at home can be a good way to cure acne scars over a period of time. Using natural remedies like gels, oils and honey to massage the face can go a long way in getting rid of acne scars. In some cases, these natural ingredients can help eliminate the scars for good. When you massage the acne scars, you will benefit from new skin growth. A massage also helps smooth the skin and acne scars to ensure an even skin tone and better complexion.

What are the Types of Acne Scars?

Discoloured scars are one of the common acne scars. These are the marks that stay behind even after a blackhead or pimple disappears. It is characterized by a rose-colored pigment, or even a brown colour. They take quite a long time to disappear.

Another type of acne scar is pits or indents. This type of scar makes the skin hollow as a result of acne damage. It also probably had puss. You could be the cause of this scar if you continue to pop your pimples.

Massage Your Face to Get Rid of Acne Scars

While the above mentioned types of scars are quite commonly seen among both men and women, they can be easily treated with ingredients you will find in your kitchen itself. While taking medicinal help is always recommended, there are a few home remedies which have proven to be as efficient as a lotion to remove acne scars.

Here is what you can use to massage your face and get rid of acne scars:

Massaging Your Face with Olive Oil Helps Remove Acne Scars

Olive oil has scientifically-proven benefits to not only help you curb internal body issues but also is a great mask for external use too. Extra virgin olive oil contains antioxidants that make your skin supple and ward off the skin with unruly marks and stains, leaving it healthy and glowing. The oil’s anti-bacterial properties make the skin immune to rashes, burning sensation and ensure soothing, shiny skin. While you can massage your face with few drops of plain virgin olive oil by moving your fingertips in circular motions on the affected area, you can also mix it with baking soda to make a scrub or honey to form a mask.

Aloe Vera Face Massage Can Help Get Rid of Acne Scars

Aloe vera has been a tried and tested ingredient to treat skin related issues. While the pulp scraped off the skin of an aloe plant can be used for edible juices and jams, you can always break a stem and rub the gel on your skin. The key to doing a face massage with the cut aloe stem involves gently rubbing the gel of the aloe stem on the scar or the pimple. Continue the massage for 20 minutes in circular motions on the affected area on face and within a month you will witness amazing results, leaving your skin feel fresh and acne-free. You can always use aloe vera as a massager in case of tanning or sun burns too.

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Massaging the Face with Used Green Tea Bags Can Be an Effective Remedy to get Rid of Acne Scars

Green tea in general has strong anti-oxidant properties that helps speed up metabolism and cleanses your bowels and blood internally. However, you must never throw the used tea bags after dipping them in hot water. Instead, you can always store it in a bowl and refrigerate them. The chilled tea bags can be used to massage your pores and pimples on face, which after a month-long usage, tend to start lightening the marks till they completely vanish from your skin. In case of an acute acne problem which includes puss formation, green tea acts as an antiseptic to avoid pain or burns and dries up the acne till it becomes a minuscule dot on your skin.

Using Slices of Tomatoes and Potatoes to Massage Your Face are Good to Treat Acne Scars

While tomato slices can add amazing flavour to your salad, did you know if rubbed and massaged raw on the skin it can be a great home remedy to get rid of acne scars? The juice of tomatoes and potatoes treat dark spots by lightening the skin and clearing it. The acidic proportions in both the vegetables are good for a quick fix, especially like a pre-wedding glow. In fact the lycopene properties in tomato lighten the scar without giving skin burns or rashes. So the next time you are slicing potatoes or tomatoes keep aside a few slices for a quick massage on your face and you will be amazed at how clear your skin becomes. Regardless of the fact that it is not a permanent solution, a quick fix is always good for acne scars.

Massage Your Face with Almond Oil and Coconut Oil to Get Rid of Acne Scars

Besides olive oil, which is an ideal oil ingredient to massage your skin for acne scars, you can also use coconut, sesame and almond oil to treat acne scars. Massage the acne-affected areas with coconut, almond or sesame oil and leave overnight. This gives the oil time to work its magic. You can rinse the oil off in the morning. With constant use, you can expect good and fast results.

How to Massage Your Face to Get Rid of Acne Scars?

While the above ingredients are great to treat your skin and keep them immune from acne scars, here are some tips you should adapt to for a perfect massage:

  • Treat your pimples gently
  • Do not rub or press them for them to burst as that may spread the residue or puss causing infection
  • Massage your skin in circular motions and preferably do it in the night before sleeping
  • Use your finger tips instead of the palm.

Acne stars can be stubborn. If you stick to a daily regimen, you can be assured that they will not last for too long on your face.

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Written, Edited or Reviewed By: Team PainAssist, Pain Assist Inc. This article does not provide medical advice. See disclaimer
Last Modified On:January 22, 2019

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