Safe Home Steps + Dermatologist-Approved Solutions At Rasa Derm

Acne scars are one of the most frustrating skin conditions that you can get. Especially when skin finally starts clearing from active acne, but the marks and uneven skin texture remain. While we hear a lot of patients try do-it-yourself remedies at home. But it’s very important to understand natural ingredients help in supporting healing, but they can’t completely remove or fade away completely. True scar fading happens when skin regeneration and skin turnover are stimulated at a deeper level through professional skincare, medical-grade treatment, and dermatologist care.

This one-week guide includes safe, effective home steps along with when and why you should choose dermatologist-supervised scar therapies at Rasa Derm. Our goal is not just to help you fade marks but to do it safely, without damaging your barrier or causing pigmentation.

Difference Between Acne Marks And Acne Scars

PIH (Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation) (Majorly Marks)

Dark brown, brown, or red flat spots left after active acne They lighten with topical care, sun protection, and mild exfoliation.

True Acne Scars

Depressions or textural changes such as ice-pick scars, box scars, or rolling scars. These require collagen-boosting medical treatments.

This guide supports both but does not claim “overnight miracle cures.” Consistency plus the right treatments delivers results.

One-Week Natural + Dermatology Hybrid Plan

If you have comedonal acne, you probably recognise these situations:

Day 1: Prep, Soothe, And Calm:

• Start with a gentle cleanser, keep in mind to use a non-comedogenic and fragrance-free cleanser.
• You can safely use pure aloe vera gel diluted with water overnight.
• Especially avoid lemon juice, toothpaste, or oils.

Aloe supports wound healing, reduces inflammation, and prepares the barrier for repair.

Day 2: Hydrated Skin Along With Collagen Support

• Use a product that has hyaluronic acid to support the healing skin.
• This mist helps in restoring skin moisture. rose water + aloe vera gel.
• Moisturiser is the key, and keep in mind to use a non-comedogenic and non-fragrant one.

Hydration in skin helps increase elasticity and preps the skin for healing.

Day 3: Gentle Brightening

• Natural option: mix one teaspoon of curd with honey, apply for 8–10 minutes.
• Rinse and apply niacinamide serum.
• Sunscreen is mandatory daily.

Curd is made from milk, which naturally contains lactic acid. Lactic acid gently exfoliates, and honey soothes. This is a very safe option compared to lemon, toothpaste, or harsh scrubs like sea salt and coffee.

Day 4: Repair And Care Night

• Use aloe vera gel with 3 drops of coconut oil at night.
• Don’t try harsh acids like lemons, tomatoes, and potatoes.
• Keeping the skin hydrated is important, and prioritize sleep.

Day 5: Exfoliation

• Natural mask: oatmeal + curd + a pinch of turmeric paste (only cosmetic-grade turmeric).
• Wash gently and moisturise.

Oatmeal calms, curd gently resurfaces, and turmeric reduces inflammation (avoid kitchen turmeric to prevent irritation or staining).

Day 6: Skin Barrier Focus

• Skip activities.
• Use aloe or Centella serum and ceramide moisturiser.
• Avoid home remedies today to allow recovery.

Day 7: Maintenance And Review

• Apply green tea ice cubes for 2 minutes (anti-inflammatory support).
• Gentle moisturiser + sunscreen.
• Avoid aggressive scrubbing or social media “miracle hacks.”

Safe DIY Principles To Remember

• Use diluted or mild natural ingredients only.
• Avoid lemon, toothpaste, baking soda, garlic, neat tea tree oil.
• Never pop pimples.
• Sunscreen every morning is non-negotiable.
• Stop any ingredient if irritation occurs.

Natural care supports skin; it does not replace medical treatment for scars. The goal is gentle support, never damage.

Rasa Derm’s Approach When Treating Acne Scars

Dr. Veenu has a simple approach while treating acne scars:

Detailed Consultation: When we do a detailed consult, we talk about history, issues, past skin concerns, products that are used and do-it-yourself, and any past treatment to understand the need and accordingly customize a plan for the patient.

Understanding Different Types Of Acne Scars

• Post-inflammatory marks (PIH/PIE): Flat dark or red spots left after acne due to inflammation and pigment changes.
• Boxcar scars: Broad, shallow, or moderately deep scars with defined edges.
• Rolling scars: Wave-like depressions caused by deeper tissue tethering under the skin.
• Ice-pick scars: Narrow, deep scars that look like tiny pinpoint holes in the skin.
• Atrophic scars: General term for sunken scars from loss of collagen after acne.
• Enlarged pores: Visible pore opening due to past inflammation, oil imbalance, or tissue loss.

Major Acne Scar Treatments

• Chemical Peels: These are medical-grade actives in a higher dose for exfoliation to fade pigmentation and improve uneven texture.
• Face GFC/PRP: uses your own blood plasma after processing to improve skin texture and health and increase collagen.
• Microneedling / Derma Pen-4: the OG treatment to build collagen and improve surface scars and pores with microneedling.
• Fractional Laser: the gold standard for skin resurfacing for texture improvement.
• Morpheus 8 (Microneedling RF): 2 treatments combined in one with microneedling and radiofrequency to lift the scars and work on texture.
• TCA CROSS: High-precision chemical spot treatment for deep ice-pick scars.
• Skin Boosters: Creates a hyaluronic acid bank beneath the skin, gives a lift to the scars, and evens it out.

Skincare Support

• AM: Gentle cleanser, antioxidant serum, ceramide moisturiser, sunscreen SPF 50.
• PM: Hydrating cleanser, niacinamide or peptides, ceramide cream; retinol only if advised by a dermatologist.
• Avoid: Scrubs, harsh DIYs, lemon/vinegar, comedogenic oils, pimple-picking, and strong actives post-procedure.
• Weekly: Gentle lactic/PHA exfoliation once weekly + barrier repair mask twice weekly.

Why Expert Treatment Matters For True Scar Reversal

Natural remedies help in hydration, and working on the skin barrier, the surface pigmentation can get better. However, for acne scars from a deeper epidermis, a dermatologist intervention is needed. Lasting scar improvement comes from stimulating collagen production and restructuring the skin with medically supervised treatments.

At Rasa Derm, we combine science, safety, and personalized care to build a scar-reversal program that works for you.