As with many battles, once it is over there are scars left behind.
The same can be said about acne.
Even though our acne may be gone, often the battle scars, which serve as a reminder of that time, remain.
While we are grateful that we no longer have the problem, many of us would like to find a natural acne scar treatment to eliminate evidence of that frustrating condition.
Depending on how severe the acne problem was, there are different types of scars that can be left after the acne has cleared.
Some people have slight scarring, while others tend to have deeper scars.
More traditional treatments include laser surgeries, chemical peels, and dermabrasion.
Dermabrasion is generally done by using a wheel that has a rough surface to somewhat 'sandpaper' the skin.
There are various types of surfaces that the doctor uses depending on severity of the scarring.
This method is expensive and is not always successful.
Chemical peels are another form of treatment, which actually requires several applications of different types of acid that will peel the top layers of skin.
It is reported to be one of the least likely products to help with scarring, and again is expensive.
Finding a natural acne scar treatment doesn't have to be expensive.
There are many remedies that may have limited success rates.
Because lemon juice acts as a bleaching agent, many report that applying lemon juice to the scarred areas will result in lighter scarring.
Another natural acne scar treatment is applying tomato juice, which again is supposed to help with fading the darker scarring areas.
Others report that regular application of coconut or olive oil to the scarred areas will help fade scaring over time.
Some even suggest that making a mask from ground cucumber will help in tightening the pores and help reduce scarring.
One thing we can all agree on is that none of us want to be left with a daily reminder of the acne that we once had.
Traditional treatments are generally expensive, and can be damaging to the skin.
They also aren't guaranteed to work.
For many, finding a natural acne scar treatment is the answer.
But remember to not look for quick-fixes only, because so many people fall into that trap and never get to experience truly clear skin.
You can find something that works if you do your research and educate yourself.
There are awesome products out there if you keep looking, just like I did.