Monday, March 25, 2013

How to get rid of acne scars and hyperpigmentation


Tired of unsightly scars after pimples are long gone? These dark spots are often niusances unsightly, take forever to fade on their own or darker after exposure to the sun's rays.Before you hightail it to the dermatologist for expensive mircodermabrasion meetings or slather on a bleaching agent to be hard and dry on the skin, you should try this tried & true (and of course) methods fade the dark spots in a few weeks. 

What it is - An increase in the melanin in the skin causing the skin appear darker.Why it happens - if the skin is damaged, it increases the production of melanin to protect itself. The more melanin that is produced, the darker the skin will appear.

How to treat:Milk & Honey Treatment: The lactic acid in milk and honey combined into gluconic acid acts like a low-grade chemical peel, such as they are mild Alpha Hydroxy Acids (natural exfoliation & skin brightener). Mix about a tablespoon of milk and apply 2 tablespoons of honey, and the whole face. After about 15 minutes since. With lukewarm to cool water This can be carried out in the night 1 to 2 times per week. Alternatively, for a thicker and less messy mix yogurt instead of milk. 

Lime or lemon juice: Lemon & Lime Juice contain both citric acid with a pH of about 2.4. Because of the high acid content, these juices act as a natural exfoliant and will quickly fade dark spots and blotches on the skin. Take about a cap full of Dab each spot with a wet Q-tip and let dry. After it dried, wash, and moisturize face as normal. Either fresh or bottled juice can be used.Vitamin E: Vitamin E oil can be effectively disappear blemishes and improve the elasticity of the skin and fight free radicals. Vitamin E capsules can be purchased wherever vitamins sold. Simply breaking the capsule and rub the contents on your spots in the morning and in the evening before bedtime.Even if you are feeling like a spa day, a wonderful and effective treatment can be here on my Rhassoul Clay Mask Recipe Post (notice it contains milk and honey) are found.

I tell you, after I use this, my skin glowing and soft when I wake up in the morning.If hyperpigmentation is a constant problem, always be sure to use a moisturizer or sunscreen with a minimum sun protection factor of 30. SPF 50 should be used when you are in the process of treatment.I have used this method for years and it really works, you have seen my skin in the raw - but if not, check out my latest pictures with absolutely no make-up here. The above recipes along with a few other recipes I keep hyperpigmentation of the takeover.Achieving and maintaining clear skin is all a matter of consistency and hard work. Many people have tried certain skin care regime and complained that it was not working for them, but to ask "Have you been consistent?" 8 out of 10 cases, they were not and were after a week. Great skin care is like exercise, you have to stick with it to see the desired results.