Holistic Methods To Prevent Acne Scars Using Effective Simple Skincare Tactics

Acne has now become more common than ever. If you have acne-prone skin, there is an increased chance you may develop acne scars. Many factors can cause acne scars. Factors vary from your genetics to the daily habits you follow.

It’s important to clear out one thing: not everyone will have acne scars after experiencing acne.

Focus on the natural strategies that discourage the growth of bacteria on the skin.

Make sure you do not scratch the pimples.

The need to itch is common during those horrible flare-ups and it can be hard to resist. This is because during an acne flare-up the skin becomes inflamed, itchy, and irritated. Excessive itching may lead to acne scars and further intensify the current acne.

Resist the urge to pop the pimples.

It will not only hurt but will encourage the growth of bacteria. This causes the release of leftover oils and debris, making the skin vulnerable to infection.

By popping the pimple, not only do you cause an open wound, but you disturb the skin’s normal healing process. This can speed up the development of scarring.

An effective way to stop you from the temptation of popping those nasty pimples is to cover them up. As the saying goes, out of mind, out of sight. That way you won’t need to obsess over them.

The Solution: use high-quality hydrocolloid bandage. These bandages aid in the skin’s healing process. The hydrocolloid bandages are for pimples and wounds. The good news is that they last longer. Make sure to replace them every 5–7 days. According to recent research, they work by helping the body to preserve the healing fluids on the skin. This protects the wound from further damage and speeds up the healing process.

Lather on the sunscreen

Sunscreen can help prevent acne scars. It works by preventing the effects of the sun’s UV rays from damaging the skin. Exposure to the sun’s rays can cause dark spots and increase the appearance of scars.

Not all sunscreens are effective. It is best to get at least SPF 30 sunscreen in a form of a daily moisturizer. Use it on your skin daily for constant protection.

The combination of a good quality sunscreen and moisturizer maintains skin health.

With consistent use, it results in unified skin texture and tone, helping to strengthen the skin’s external layer.

It is best to use a natural moisturizer that is suitable for your skin type. You don’t want to use a moisturizer designed for dry skin while you have oily-combination skin. This will destroy the purpose and result in more acne by clogging your pores.

Maintenance is key

Get on top of the game and take control of your acne. An effective way to control your acne flare-ups is to use natural products. Focus on products that help to prevent future breakouts while controlling acne. Use products that contain salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide.

Skin Hacks

Follow simple anti-acne hacks to promote better internal and external skin health.

Change your pillowcase often. The dead skin cells that fall on your pillowcase can cause irritation to the skin. This aggravates the acne and increases the chance of scarring.

Prevention is better than cure.

A few words

Let’s be honest, dealing with acne is a struggle by itself. We bombarded by all the adverts pushing their products that promise to heal acne. From harsh chemical face washes to useless toners, we are now more confused than ever on what is the best way to maintain acne-prone skin.

In this case, start by taking a smart step and think ahead about prevention. Adopt a natural approach to prevent scarring. Look at what causes acne scars in the first place. Make note of your eating, sleeping, and skincare habits.

Keeping our hands away from acne is the first step to prevent the appearance of scars.

You can also use the appropriate natural products that maintain skin health. Products such as sunscreen, hydrocolloid bandages, and salicylic acid-based lotions are great.

Remember to keep those pillows fresh and clean and you will be on your way to fresh scar-free skin.

About The Author

Noor is a first-year business student at Tredu. She is passionate about marketing and content creation. She runs a holistic wellness blog and recently launched her youtube channel specializing in holistic healing.

This article has been originally published on Medium.