While some of you consider scars to be the marks of pride, many people are sick and tired of them. Since they have a bad effect on your appearance, they can make one feel self-conscious too. If you are among those people who want to get rid of an old scar, you must understand first what a scar is and then choose the right treatment. Here, we are discussing the remedies to get rid of scars naturally.
A scar is formed as a part of a natural healing procedure following a wound. When the dermis, i.e. the second layer of the skin is damaged, your body produces collagen fibers for repairing that damage, and this causes a scar.
In most cases, the faster a wound heals, the less collagen will be deposited and the less noticeable the scar will become. Generally, the seriousness of a scar is based on the severity of damage or injury:
- Scars are formed differently in different body parts
- Scars form based on the age of the wounded person
- There are various kinds of scars
Here are a few remedies that you possibly can do at home to get rid of dark spots and acne scars quickly.
Remedies to Get Rid of Scars Naturally
Aloe Vera:
To get rid of scars, you must include some moisturizing properties in your treatment. Aloe Vera is best for this. The antioxidants present in Aloe Vera helps in lessening redness and swelling, whereas its natural astringent helps in removing dead cells and excess oil from the skin. Aloe Vera is also useful in treating sunburns and can also be ingested if properly diluted.
The best thing about Aloe Vera is that it does require measurements. If you can find this plant, better! You just take out the jelly part from inside the Aloe Vera leaf. Apply it on the scar or dark spots. You might feel it a bit sticky and weird for the first time, but later your skin will thank you.
Baking Soda:
One of the best remedies to get rid of scars naturally is using baking soda. Don’t you believe that baking soda can help you in removing scars and dark spots? It can. Baking soda balances your pH and is a natural exfoliator. When used in the right way, baking soda eliminates dead skin and makes you feel refreshed without causing any damage to the skin. Make a paste by mixing two parts water and one-part baking soda. Scrub it on the affected area, wash it thoroughly after some time.
Coconut Oil:
Any type of oil can help you to get rid of dark spots and acne, provided the oil should be free from omega fatty acids. Among the various oils, coconut oil is great for this and even recommended by dermatologists to include it in one’s daily beauty regimen. Dab some coconut oil in the morning under your eyes, bare brows, on the lips. This will keep the face look fresh the whole day and at the same time lessen the marks and scars on the skin. An important thing to keep in mind while using coconut oil is excessive use of coconut oil can cause pimples.
Silicone Gel Sheeting:
Another option to get rid of scars naturally is silicone gel sheeting. This is a sticky, clear pad that goes on a cut and can speed up the healing process, just like how Band-Aids can heal cuts fast. It can also make the scars less painful and red.
Silicone gel sheeting has been widely used in clinical practice since the early 1980s. Though gel sheeting is one of the best treatments, there are some disadvantages to conventional gel sheets. Some patients may experience skin reactions due to the tape used for fixation, experience too much sweating, or have difficulties and frustration in its application. Also, the visibility of this treatment in case of scars in visible areas, like the face, can be obvious and also unattractive.
However, silicone gel does not need fixation and is almost invisible when dry, suggesting that it could be mainly useful and less embarrassing too. Regardless, it generally needs several applications in a day and a waiting period while it dries so that the dressing does not get smudge. Friction by clothes can cause issues, which is why it is not a practical treatment for everyone.
Coconut Oil & Shea Butter:
If you had got an injury, like a cut, burn or laceration, keep the area moist and covered while it cures. You can use raw shea butter or coconut oil to keep the injury moist. This may help prevent a scar or keep the scar from worsening.
The Omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants in both coconut oil and shea butter have proved to inhibit keloid scar tissue and repair the skin. Also, as shea butter and coconut oil are effective in moisturizing the skin, they can be a part of a continuous regimen to help lessen some scarring. Just apply some shea butter or coconut oil on the skin two or three times every day. No need to wash it off as shea butter and coconut oil are beneficial for the skin. However, make sure you do not allow it to get on any silk clothes, as it may cause a stain.
Onion Gel/ Extract:
Onion extract is another natural remedy that can be used because it consists of various unique bioflavonoids, like kaempferol, cephalin, and quercetin. A study in the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology asked six people to apply onion extract to an affected area for continuous four weeks. While some people experience mild stinging the stinging gets resolved fast.
At two weeks, people rated the gel-applied scars to be much softer than the control scars. After 4 and 8 weeks of application, all appearance variables of the gel-applied scars had enhanced significantly. It was concluded that the onion extract gel is safe and enhances scar appearance after 4 continuous weeks of once-regular consumption.
Emu oil:
Emu oil comes from the fat in the back of the emu bird. You might have heard about the emu bird, which belongs to Australia, and is associated with the Ostrich. It has been known to help kill bacteria and lessen inflammation.
Emu oil is rich in Omega Fatty acids- Omega-6, Omega-9, and Omega-3 fatty acids- which helps to have a healthy glow in your skin because it can deeply penetrate and thus, deeply moisturize. Due to this reason, it can be useful in treating inflammation and reducing the appearance of scars, finally promoting the natural healing process of the skin.
Apple Cider Vinegar:
It is an astringent and a natural disinfectant that makes it a great antiseptic and a useful treatment for treating acne scars and acne. And as apple cider vinegar can help to eliminate dead skin cells, it may even help fade away the scars and acne marks. Mix apple cider vinegar with honey; then, apply this mixture on the affected area using a cotton ball. Leave it for nearly 10 minutes, and then wash it off. You must do this twice or thrice a day.
Using these remedies, you can bid goodbye to acne scars and pigmentation marks.