How to Get Rid of Acne Scars Using Baking Soda

Acne – a inflammatory skin infection caused due to dirt, sebum (Oil), dead skin cells and other toxins clog the skin pores then the impurities gets trapped beneath the skin and thus results in acne breakouts. It affects on face, neck, back, chest and legs.

The main reasons for acne are hormonal imbalance, poor diet, poor hygiene and other factors. So, there are many natural remedies that heal these breakouts. After it gets healed completely, they leave scars by destroying the healthy skin tissue and these are hard to remove from the skin which is called as acne scars.

Other than using expensive anti-scar creams which are filled with chemicals (leads to unwanted side effects in long run), use natural remedies that are easily available at home along with cost effective and gives long lasting results of removing scars on the skin.

Baking soda is one among those natural remedy that effectively reduces the appearance of stubborn acne scars on the skin. It is not only used for cooking or cleaning or deodorizing but also used to treat the acne and its scars on the skin.

Does Baking Soda works for clearing Acne Scars?

Here are some of the baking soda properties that help you to know how it works for removing those stubborn scars.

• Baking restores the natural skin’s pH balance to fade away the acne scars and other scars on the skin by eliminating the bacteria from clumping.
• It exfoliates the skin to remove dirt, excess oil and dead skin cells that get trapped in the skin pores to fade away the acne scars.
• It has an excellent natural bleaching and lightening property that helps to fade the acne scars on the skin and lighten up the skin tone.
• It encourages the growth of collagen to fill the indented acne scars which in turn helps in shedding the skin and also encourages the growth of new skin cells.
• It has anti-inflammatory property that soothes the irritation and red marks of acne scars. It gently scraps the scar tissue layer by layer to remove acne scars.
• The bacteria still remains in the acne affected areas (even though the acne cured completely). So, the usage of baking soda will prevent bacteria with its antibacterial and antiseptic properties without causing acne again in those areas.

After knowing about baking soda properties, want to know how to use baking soda for acne scars. Then here are best ways of baking mentioned below. All you have to do is to use the best baking soda and follow these methods regularly to diminish those scars on the skin.

Method – 1: (Baking Soda Face Mask for Acne Scars)

When baking soda mixed with water then it exhibit various properties that clear many skin problems, including acne scars.

Steps to be followed…

1. Add 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 tablespoon of water.
2. Stir well to make a fine paste and apply this paste on the face as a face mask.
3. Be sure to concentrate more on the scars affected facial areas while applying.
4. Gently massage the area for 2 – 4 minutes in a circular motion.
5. Leave it on for about 7 – 10 minutes and rinse it off with lukewarm water.
6. Dry the skin and regularly follow the same process for twice a week.

Note:

• Or simply use a cotton ball to dab the baking soda – water mix on all over the face. Leave it on for overnight and rinse it off in the next morning. Follow this baking soda for acne scars overnight process regularly.
• Or else use dry baking soda directly on the clean and dry acne scars areas. Rinse it off after 15 – 20 minutes to get rid of acne scars.

Method – 2: (Baking Soda with Lemon Juice)

Lemon juice has vitamin C and natural bleaching property that triggers the collagen production to keep the skin firm and smooth. This method effectively cleanses the impurities and helps for the formation of new skin cells to fade acne scars.

Steps to be followed…

1. Add 2 teaspoons each of baking soda and fresh lemon juice in a bowl.
2. Stir it well and cleanse the acne affected areas.
3. Dry it and apply this mix on those areas.
4. Let it sit for few minutes until dried completely.
5. After that, rinse if off with water and dry the area.
6. For more effective results, massage the area gently with lukewarm olive oil.
7. Again leave the oil on the skin for about an hour or two.
8. Finally, rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry the skin.
9. Continue doing the same process twice a week to get rid of the acne scars on the skin.

Method – 3: (Baking Soda Paste with Honey)

Honey has natural moisturizer and soothes the skin to reduce the inflammation that leads to more severe acne scars. Both have antioxidant property that repairs the damaged skin to fade these scars.

Steps to be followed…

1. Add 2 tablespoons of honey in 1 tablespoon of baking soda.
2. Stir well and wet your skin where you’re having acne scars.
3. Massage it gently for few minutes in circular motions.
4. Allow it to sit for about 5 minutes and then rinse the area with lukewarm water.
5. Dry the skin thoroughly and repeat the same process for twice a week until you cleared acne scars.

Method – 4: (Baking Soda Scrub with Olive Oil)

Olive oil restores the skin’s oil balance to prevent dryness and greasiness along with repairing the damaged skin. This method is very effective in exfoliating the skin to remove the toxins from pores and lightens up the scars.

Steps to be followed…

1. Add equal quantities of baking soda and olive oil in a bowl.
2. Stir it well to make a fine paste and wash and dry your face.
3. Apply this paste on the wet skin and start scrubbing it in circular motion for 3 – 5 minutes.
4. Then soak a clean washcloth in this warm water and use it wipe it off the paste.
5. Finally rinse the area with cool water and dry the skin.
6. Repeat the same for 3 times a week.

Note:

• Alternatively, prepare a paste by mixing baking soda and castor oil. Apply this paste on the acne scars affected skin and rinse off after few minutes.
• Or else you can also add 2 drops of tea tree oil in the baking soda – olive oil mix and apply it on the scars. Massage gently and rinse off, dry the skin and apply natural moisturizer.
• Or use virgin coconut oil instead of olive oil in the above process.

Method – 5: (Baking Soda with Hydrogen Peroxide)

Both baking soda and hydrogen peroxide has bleaching properties that lighten up the skin scars.

Steps to be followed…

1. Add baking soda in enough of hydrogen peroxide.
2. Stir it well till the foam disappears completely.
3. Then apply this on the acne scars and scrub it gently for few minutes.
4. It would be best to do the process before taking your shower.
5. Do the same process for at least once a week till you cleared acne scars on the skin.

Note: Be sure to do some patch test before using it regularly and also use only 3{cee2002f739e7296570a1535f296f4aba2d6d38c2e845de34f2a289022b9ebe8} of hydrogen peroxide for treating any skin problem.

Do’s and Don’ts:

• Regular usage of baking soda will dry the skin. So, it’s better to use some natural moisturizer after its application to prevent acne scars and the dryness.
• It’s always recommended to do some skin patch test before using baking soda on regular basis.
• Never ever rub baking soda vigorously on the skin as it causes dryness and damage to the skin.
• For best results, you have to use these baking soda methods at night time before going to bed, as the cell regeneration is enhanced at night time more than day time.
• If you’re experiencing any itching or burning sensations after applying baking soda on the skin (especially on sensitive skin) then wash it off the area immediately.
• Consult your dermatologist if you didn’t get relief from scars on the skin to know about the safe over the counter treatments as per your skin type.
• For fading acne scars and spots on skin, you should require a very consistent effort along with patience and regular applications without any fail.
• You can also add some baking soda in your facial cleanser and use this mix to cleanse your face using circular motions and rinse well.

Source: DIY Remedies