Acne is a very common skin disorder and it affects many people. The reason people get acne is that the pores of the face become clogged with natural oils. Bacteria multiplies when the pores of the skin are plugged up. Although bacteria is there before this, it multiplies when the pores are blocked up. When people pick and rub their pimples, delicate facial tissues tear resulting in scars.

Once someone's face becomes scarred from acne that has been scratched, it's very difficult to get rid of the scars that are left behind.

Modern medical "miracles" to help restore the beauty of acne-scarred skin are not without risk. Your dermatologist might recommend dermabrasion, collagen injections, or laser methods.

It's good that there are a number of medical procedures that can help return skin to its former good looks, but many individuals can't afford them. Also, it's hard to say what the final outcome will be for skin that has been treated with harsh chemicals.

Since there is a risk with surgical and invasive means of acne scar removal, many people are looking instead to natural methods.

These treatments can be done at home and that's a real advantage for acne sufferers. They help your whole complexion to look and feel better even if you do not have acne pits.

Treatments you can do in the privacy of your own home are safe and inexpensive.

Most home remedies use minerals, vitamins, herbal extracts and antioxidants, so there are few if any side effects. Home remedies are mainly used for lighter cases of acne scarring and not for severe cases.

These home remedies have been around for a long time since they are so effective.­

For example, many individuals have found that Vitamin E oil used consistently and over a long period of time usually diminishes scars.

If you mix cucumber and tomato juice together and place this mixture on your pits, you may have good results and may improve the texture of your skin. Lemon juice may be beneficial if it is placed directly on acne scars. A paste made from smashed garlic gloves and placed on the skin may be effective.

Place a mixture of sandalwood powder and a little rosewater on your face. Try an oatmeal paste mask on your face.

Here's a unique and inexpensive moisturizing treatment: warm some honey and massage it into your skin.

Some people find applying egg whites to acne scars helpful.

These homemade facial masks can be left on the skin for about half an hour and some even for a longer period of time. Then wash them off.

Homemade acne remedies require patience before results can be seen.

If you've been picking and scratching your pimples and have created scars, some of them may be with you for the rest of your life. Don't let that stop you since using natural remedies may help your scars to be less noticeable.

Prevention is really the best way to go when it comes to treating acne scars because once scars are there, they may be around for a long time to come. That's why you should fight the urge to finger your zits and pick them. Living a healthy lifestyle will also help your skin to look better.