Within the past year I have gotten acne mostly on the sides of my face. I do not pop my pimples. I have a lot of dark spots left from the acne as I've used toothpaste to clear them before(bad I know). My skin is combination mostly an oily T zone. I have gotten my acne under control well better than I have before. I have used black soap which helped but dried my face out. I do not put any moisture on my face due to it becoming oily. I cannot get these dark spots to leave no matter how many things I try. I just want them to be gone. Any advice is appreciated!
There are some natural remedies you could try;
Tomato + yogurt + oatmeal
This is an amazing remedy, I mean it. All you got to do is mix a tablespoon of oatmeal with a tablespoon of tomato juice and yogurt each. Mix well until you get a thick consistency in the paste. Later apply this on your face as a mask and leave it on for 30 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water (you may also apply light and mild skin moisturizer after drying your skin).
Milk + lemon juice + honey
Make sure to use fresh lemon juice for this remedy. Mix together a tablespoon of milk and lemon juice each. Then, add in a teaspoon of honey. Honey acts as moisturizing agent, to balance out the drying property of lemon. Mix these ingredients well and apply over cleansed face. Leave it on for 20 minutes before rinsing off.
Lemon
There is no better natural bleaching agent than lemon! Cut out a small part of lemon and rub it on your face in circular motion. Allow the juice to rest for at least 30 minutes. Later, you may wash off using lukewarm water. Do this daily for best results. But you must also bear in mind that lemons can dry out the skin. For a natural alternative, you may apply some honey onto your face after trying out this remedy to lock in some moisture. Otherwise, you may use your regular face moisturizer.
Gram flour
This is also one of the best remedies, yet. Not only will it lighten your complexion, but it also keeps blackheads away. It removes excess oils smartly, by leaving behind just enough oil to keep the skin moist. Make a fine paste out of two tablespoons of gram flour and some rose water. Add in rose water until thick paste is formed. Later rub this all over your face and let it sit for 30 minutes before rinsing off. It is advisable that you repeat this at least thrice in a week.
Tomato juice
Remember when our mothers endlessly emphasized on the benefits of tomatoes for skin? Mine did. Do not take it for granted, because tomatoes can actually whiten and moisturize your skin naturally. They make your skin glow and appear fairer than ever before. Consume one raw tomato on daily basis. You can also make a mask out of some freshly crushed tomatoes with yogurt. Apply the mask every two days once and watch the magic happen!
Almond + milk
You probably know this remedy already. Its a traditional way to whiten your complexion without having to use chemicals. All you have to do is grind some almonds until they turn into powder form. Later, mix the ground almond with some milk until a thick paste is formed. You may apply this as a mask daily.
Potato juice
Not only does it whiten your skin, but also rids dark circles and eye bags when applied under eyes. Blend a potato and squeeze its juice out. Later apply it onto your face using a cotton ball or a facial cotton. Apply evenly and leave it on until it dries. Rinse and cleanse your face with a mild soap. Potato juice is also known for its moisturizing properties.
Try these and let us know how you get on!
You should be using an oil-free moisturizer in the daytime with SPF. Sun exposure without SPF will cause the marks to become darker over time.
Other good things for fading scars:
- Aloe Vera Gel
- Sea Salt (Can be found in certain natural cleansers - try LUSH)
- Products containing glycolic acid.