Difference between revisions of "Treat Acne Scars with Aloe Vera"

Once an acne breakout clears up, you might be left with a nasty skin issue known as acne scars. The acne scars are often deeply rooted in the skin and hence become difficult to treat unless they are managed early on.<ref name="rf1">http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/acne/basics/definition/con-20020580</ref> Aloe has been shown to significantly heal skin lesions caused by acne when used regularly to treat outbreaks.<ref name="rf2">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23336746</ref> This is due to aloe's anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin.<ref name="rf3">http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/aloe/background/hrb-20058665</ref> How you prepare aloe vera will depend on your overall skin condition. Using aloe vera correctly, in conjunction with a larger acne treatment plan, can help you reduce the visibility of scars and feel more confident in your skin.

Once an acne breakout clears up, you might be left with a nasty skin issue known as acne scars. The acne scars are often deeply rooted in the skin and hence become difficult to treat unless they are managed early on.<ref name="rf1">http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/acne/basics/definition/con-20020580</ref> Aloe has been shown to significantly heal skin lesions caused by acne when used regularly to treat outbreaks.<ref name="rf2">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23336746</ref> This is due to aloe's anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin.<ref name="rf3">http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/aloe/background/hrb-20058665</ref> How you prepare aloe vera will depend on your overall skin condition. Using aloe vera correctly, in conjunction with a larger acne treatment plan, can help you reduce the visibility of scars and feel more confident in your skin.

== Steps ==

== Steps ==

===Using Aloe on Oily Skin===

===Using Aloe on Oily Skin===