There is no question that acne affects millions of people every day. We can just look around at our local mall and see the evidence. Acne is almost a rite of passage into becoming an adult. The one thing we don’t want is a permanent reminder of that rite. Acne scars can form when we pop or pick at our acne. Since no one wants a big juicy pimple starring their date in the face we are left with few other options.

There are treatments that can reduce scars such as acne laser treatments. These treatments are usually way too expensive for most people though. Other alternatives that can work just as well are lemons and tomatoes.

Lemons are a great natural astringent. This means that they can clean the skin. The juice is a natural citric acid that can slough off dead skin cells. Dead skin cells tend to plug up pores. This plug is then later turned into a pimple. By applying lemon juice to the skin it can help to fight future breakouts. It can also help to reduce the appearance of acne scars.

When the skin is damaged the tissue begins to repair itself. The way the skin repairs itself is with new skin cells. This new tissue is typically discolored when compared to the skin tone around it. Lemon juice can help to lighten the color of the scar tissue. This helps the new tissue to match its surrounding tissue better.

Tomatoes can also help heal acne scarring. Tomatoes are important because they are full of Vitamin A. Vitamin A helps the skin repair itself. This vitamin aids the body in producing new skin cells. When placed on the affected area it can aid in creating new scar tissue. This scar tissue will be healthier than and not as discolored as it otherwise would have been.

There are expensive treatments and medicines that can heal acne scars. But for most of us with sensitive skin and a small budget using fresh produce such as lemons and tomatoes can be a better route. Tomatoes and lemons are also safer for the skin and for the environment than chemical latent treatments.