How To Get Rid Of Scars Naturally At Home?
Scars can be formed on the skin of the face due to a number of reasons. These could include injury which has healed leaving a mark, acne or blemishes do leave scars on the skin, or due to skin trauma. Our skin has a natural healing process and over a period of time scars tend to fade. However time taken for the healing process and clearing of scars depends upon the extent of damage to the skin. To hasten the process of scar removal from the face certain home remedies can be tried.
Onion gel or onion extract is a very good antibiotic and has anti inflammatory properties. Certain creams with the onion extract are available. In the morning, after washing and drying your face, this cream can be applied. Because of its properties it will help clear scars and reduce itching and redness.
Covering the face with sunscreen lotion of SPF of 30 or more can help clear scars of darker color, as without this cover the scars will tend to become further dark. By providing protection these will slowly heal reducing the color difference with other parts of the face.
At night before going to bed, wash and dry your face, apply a pealing cream on the scar affected part of the face for ten minutes. This will help peel off the skin with the scar and a new skin will appear. The new skin will match more with the original color of your skin. It is essential to choose the right pealing cream that will not harm your skin. Opinion of the dermatologist should be taken, and the instructions printed on the packaging should be properly followed.
Certain natural scar clearing processes can also be tried.
- Rubbing of ice cubes on the affected part can help tighten and smoothen the skin and make it look uniform.
- A mixture of equal quantity of lemon and cucumber juice can be applied on the face for thirty minutes to reduce the scarring effect.
- Vitamin E oil provides health to the skin. Its application on the affected part will make it healthy and reduce scar effect.
- Mixture of Aloe Vera gel and coconut oil can be applied on the face this will rejuvenate the face and reduce the effect of scars. Honey can also be applied on the scars.
- Silicone gel can also be applied on the scars for quick healing process. Silicone produces static electricity which in turn increases blood circulation and supply of oxygen to the affected part.
- Tomato juice is a rich source of Vitamin A and helps healing process of the skin.
In case of serious problem like continuous inflammation or redness or itching do consult your dermatologist.