Acne scars can lower your self-esteem and make you feel self-conscious about your skin. However, you can reduce the look of scars by applying lotions that will reduce redness and offer a more even appearance to your skin. You can get most of these lotions over-the-counter in the beauty aisle of your local store, though it might be best to test them on a small area first to check for any adverse reactions that might develop.

Calamine Lotion

Calamine lotion can reduce skin irritation and help fade red marks left behind by acne. Apply this lotion to your skin every night before you go to bed. Just dab it on the areas with scarring and allow it to dry. Rinse off this lotion in the morning when you wash your face.

Vitamin E

Many lotions are infused with vitamin E, which reduces redness and speeds healing. You can also take a standard unscented lotion and add a few gel capsules of vitamin E to it. Store in an airtight container and apply the lotion to your skin every day, morning and night as a moisturizer.

Aloe Vera

Lotions with aloe vera can be helpful in treating acne scars as well. Aloe vera is soothing to the skin, reduces roughness and redness and can improve your skin's overall texture.

Alpha Hydroxy Acids

Alpha hydroxy acid is derived from fruits and works by slowly exfoliating away the topmost layers of skin. This will make redness disappear faster and make some shallow scars look more filled in over time.