Did you know that it takes between six to twelve months for an acne scar to vanish?  The natural healing process is slow.  Let's face it, curing acne for good and winning the war on acne scars is not an easy task.  Here are some tips that may expedite the cure of acne scars naturally and help the healing process of acne scars.

1)     Don't expose yourself to excessive amounts of sun.  This can cause damage to the skin and lengthens the healing process.  At all times, wear a good sun screen; even if you're only going outside for a short period of time.

2)    To heal up the post-inflammatory changes, you might try a product that contains Tretinoin.

3)    Do not under any circumstances touch your face nor pick at scabs.  When you do this you are interrupting the healing process of nature.  This will prolong your recovery.

4)    Decide what the best treatment for your skin type is.  Not all treatments are right for everyone.  Don't try too many types of treatments as this may cause more damage to your skin.

5)    I can't stress enough the importance of hydrating your body.  In that I mean that you need to drink plenty of water.  Drink at least six eight ounce glasses of water per day.  Nothing gets rid of toxins more quickly than improving your everyday consumption of water.

6)    A mixture of cucumber and tomato juice helps tighten the skin pores.  This may help to provide comfort and healing to avoid acne scars.

7)    If you can make simple changes to your diet this can also aid in the prevention of acne.  Add more fruits and vegetables to your diet and this will ensure that you are getting the vitamins and minerals that are essential for healthy skin.  Make no mistake; there are simple changes you can make in your daily routine that can greatly reduce the odds of you developing an acne problem in the first place so you won't have to deal with the acne scar problem.

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