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It doesn't matter who you are, acne doesn't discriminate and can affect you either as a teenager or an old adult. In addition, acne can lead to a far more difficult skin problem: acne scars. But before you start spending a lot of money buying expensive scar removal treatments, try some natural remedies that are gentle and effective.

To promote proper skin healing is actually not that difficult unlike common belief. The easiest way to do that is to start eating healthy. Some foods you should include are: fruits, vegetables, nuts and a lot of water. Such diet will help you to get the proper quantities of essential vitamins and minerals your body can't produce. These include Vitamins A, E, and B in addition to zinc that is a known mineral to promote healthy skin. Learn some easy tips to boost vitamins and minerals. Here are some at home remedies:

Tip 1: Pure shea butter contains vitamin A and all natural cocoa butter has vitamin A and E. These remedies both have properties to heal acne scarring. They will in addition refresh, moisturize, flatten and soften acne scars. This will make the scarring less noticeable.

Tip 2: Boosting your vitamin A and B supply isn't that hard if you know the right recipe. For this one you'll need cabbage, carrots and blueberries:

Fresh press 2 parts of carrot and 2 parts of cabbage with 1 part of blueberries and make it a nice and smooth juice. Cool down in the fridge for a while and apply the juice to the affected areas.

Tip 3: A mix of chamomile and other herbs and flowers will also help to reduce acne scars. Here is an infusion with chamomile:

Blend 1 tablespoon of dried chamomile flowers (or a tea bag) and two tablespoons of elderflowers. Add the herbs in a cup and pour boiling hot water. Let it sit for a bit and then strain. Cool down the infusion and apply to all the areas where you want to get rid of acne scars. You can do this thee to five times a day to see acne scar removal faster.

Another chamomile infusion is one with lemon. Take 3 and 1/2 oz. of dried lemon balm leaves, 3/4 oz. dried mint leaves and 1 oz. dried chamomile flowers. Pour very hot water (approx. 2/3 cup) over the herbs and cover. Let it sit for about 5 minutes and then strain. Cold the mixture down and apply on the areas you want to treat, about 4 times a day.