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Let's face it--acne sucks! And the worst part about acne is the scars it can leave behind. Acne scars can be reduced simply by controlling acne. "Before getting treatment for acne scars, it is important to clear your acne," the American Academy of Dermatology says. "New acne breakouts can lead to new acne scars. Having acne also means that your skin is inflamed. Inflammation reduces the effectiveness of treatment for acne scars." Here are 5 cheap and natural products that well help you get acne under control and reduce the scars it leaves behind.
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Yes To Grapefruit Daily Facial Scrub
The Yes to Grapefruit facial scrub contains grapefruit oil extract and lemon balm which both help reduce the appearance of acne scars by brightening the skin. “Grapefruit has excellent astringent and exfoliating properties that are perfect for oily or acne-prone skin,” says dermatologist Elizabeth Tanzi.
Yes to® Grapefruit Daily Facial Scrub ($5.49)
Lush Dark Angels Face Cleanser
Lush's Dark Angels Face Cleanser contains natural ingredients like Morrocan lava clay, black sugar and avocado oil to exfoliate skin and absorb excess oil. "Clay masks have a very long history in skincare," says dermatologist Ted Lain. "Their drying and astringent properties are used to minimize blemishes, and their anti-inflammatory properties help minimize redness and inflammation."
Lush Dark Angels Face and Body Cleanser ($14.95)
Burt's Bees Herbal Complexion Stick
This Burt's Bees complexion sticks works to clear acne spot-on for a acne scar-free complexion. It contains gentle willowbark and antibacterial tea tree oil. “Many patients report that [tea tree oil] can help dry out blackheads and treat acne breakouts," says dermatologist Miriam Hanson.
Burt's Bees Herbal Complexion Stick ($8.00)
Lush Brazened Honey Fresh Face Mask
The Brazened Honey Fresh Face Mask contains Ayurvedic ingredients like ginger and turmeric to tackle acne. It also contains honey which is antibacterial and great for breakouts. "Honey is most commonly used in dermatology applications for its antimicrobial properties, which are thought to be due to the enzymatic release of hydrogen peroxide from the honey," Dermatology Times reports.
Lush Brazened Honey Fresh Face Mask ($9.95)
Yes to Tomatoes Daily Balancing Moisturizer
The Yes To Tomatoes moisturizer is 99% natural, containing ingredients like sweet almond oil, aloe vera, pumpkin extract, and of course, tomato extract. According to Eastside Dermatology & Skin Care Center in Ohio, tomatoes are known to shrink pores, cleanse skin, absorb oil and treat acne.
Yes to Tomatoes Daily Balancing Moisturizer ($7.59)
Who knew common foods like honey, grapefruit and tomatoes can be topically applied to skin for acne and scars? Would you use these natural skincare products? Let us know in the comments below!
