Aloe vera
has been used for years to treat several conditions – to soothe skin
irritation, on wounds, also on cuts and bruises. It is also effective to treat
discoloured, raised acne, and scars that are the remnants of damage to pores.

Acne is
quite common and most of us get it at some point in our lives. It leads to
blackheads and pimples.

Among
various home remedies for acne, aloe vera is one of the most effective
ingredients available. It not only has strong anti-inflammatory properties that
help in preventing acne breakouts but also promotes the synthesis of collagen
that helps in fast healing of scars and wounds. 

That’s not
all, it delays the formation of wrinkles by producing elastin.

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Here are
some easy ways to use aloe vera to treat acne and get rid of scars.

Aloe vera gel with lemon juice:

Citrus acid
found in lemon helps in treating acne. It has acidic properties, so mixing it
with aloe vera may stop the lemon juice from irritating the skin. You can mix
lemon juice with aloe vera in an 8 to 1 ratio and spread this evenly over the
face. For best results, leave it on for about 10 minutes. Avoid sensitive eye
area and wash the mask off with cold water.

Honey, cinnamon, and aloe vera:

Mix honey,
cinnamon, and aloe vera together – it helps in soothing acne. Cinnamon and
honey have similar antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and helps in
treating your skin.

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Mix two
tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of aloe vera, and ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon in
a bowl. Leave it for 10 minutes and wash off with warm water.

Sugar, coconut oil, and aloe vera:

The scrubs
available in the market usually contain chemicals. However, many natural
ingredients that are easily available at our houses act as a great exfoliator. Sugar,
coconut oil, mixed with aloe vera is one such way. 

The sugar
helps in removing the dead layers of skin, while lauric acid available in
coconut oil helps in fighting acne.

Mix equal
parts of sugar and coconut oil, mixed with half the amount of aloe vera.

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