The scars left behind on the face by healing acnes are a woman’s nightmare.
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Acne, as such, is not serious skin condition but it surely brings down your confidence level. There are numerous home remedies for treating acne scars; one such is using castor oil. Read on to know more about castor oil and how to use it against acne scars.
Castor oil is extracted from castor beans and it contains ricinoleic acid. Ricinoleic acid has antibacterial property; it also helps to keep your skin well-hydrated and smooth. Castor oil softens the scar tissues, improves blood circulation to the affected areas, prevents healthy cells from toxicity, and reduces inflammation caused by acne wounds.
How to treat acne scars with castor oil?
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1) Castor oil
Wash your face with a mild soap and clean water and pat dry, apply castor oil on the acne scars, leave it on overnight. The following morning, wipe off the oil from your face with a tissue and wash with a mild soap and clean water and pat dry. Castor oil helps improve blood circulation to the affected areas as well as lightens and softens the scar tissues. Regular massage is recommended for better results.
2) Castor Oil and Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is known to possess antibacterial and antiseptic properties. When you combine both these oils, the result is amazing. It softens and lightens the scars.
Add 1 tablespoon of castor oil to 2-3 drops of tea tree oil, mix it well, apply the mixture on the acne scars, massage it gently for about 10-15 minutes with upward strokes, allow the oil to work on your scars for at least a few minutes, wipe off the oil from your face using a tissue, wash face with a mild soap and clean water, pat dry. Do it regularly for better results.
3) Castor Oil and Lemon
Lemon possesses anti-bacterial properties. The combined power of castor oil and lemon kills acne causing bacteria more effectively and reduces the risk for acne scars.
Add 1 tablespoon of castor oil to 1 – 1-1/5 teaspoon of lemon juice, apply it on the acne scars, massage for about 5-10 minutes, allow it to penetrate deeper into the scars, leave it on for 10-15 minutes, then wash face with a mild soap and clean water and pat dry. Regular usage is recommended for better results.
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4) Castor Oil and Neem Oil
Known for its antibacterial and antiseptic properties, neem oil in combination with castor oil acts as a powerful weapon against acne-causing bacteria. It is known to hasten the healing process as well as lightening of the skin.
Add 2-3 drops of neem oil to 1 tablespoon of castor oil, apply it on the scars, massage for at least 10-15 minutes, use tissue paper to wipe off the oil from your face, wash face with a mild soap and clean water, pat dry.
5) Castor Oil and Aloe Vera
When it comes to beauty treatment, the power of Aloe vera cannot be discounted. Aloe vera destroys acne-causing bacteria, hydrates and moisturizes the skin as well softens and lightens the scarred areas.
Extract Aloe vera gel from the stem, mix it with castor oil, apply it to the affected areas, massage for at least 10-15 minutes, leave the mixture on for at least 10-15 minutes, wash face with cool water and mild soap, pat dry. Regular use can bring in amazing results.
6) Castor Oil and Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is well known for its moisturizing properties. It can also penetrate deep into acne scars and make it softer as well as help get rid of the scars.
Mix 1:1 ratio of castor oil and coconut oil, apply it on the scars, massage it for well over 10-15 minutes using upward strokes, leave it overnight. Following morning, wipe off the oil with a tissue, wash your face with a mild soap and clean water, pat dry. Do it for at least 2-3 weeks to lighten acne scars and wounds.
7) Castor Oil and Almond Scrub
Castor oil and almond powder has the ability to hydrate your skin as well as help lighten the scar marks.
Add some almond powder to castor oil, mix well to make a paste, apply it on the affected areas, massage gently to remove dead cells and soften the scar tissues, leave the paste on for 10-15 minutes, wash your face with clean water and pat dry. Regular use gives you amazing results.
Caution: If the scar affected areas get red or irritated, it might be due to allergic reaction, discontinue castor oil use.
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