8 Ways To Remove Scar Which Reduces Your Beauty

How to Reduce Scars on Face

The skin is a seamless organ and the main function of the skin is to protect the inner body. A small injury or tear can cause the scar in the skin. Scars can be due to some injuries, burn, and trauma or caused due to some surgery.

The scar is not taken as a big issue if it is minor or it is not visible to others. But if it is in a big area then it should be treated. Actually, the scars really don’t disappear instead the appearance of the scar is changed or it may get smaller.

In general, scars can be defined as the fibrous tissue that replaces the normal skin after the injury. No scars will totally go away, but it could change its shape to improve the appearance.

Before looking at the remedies to remove the scars, let us discuss about the different type of scars;

1. Atrophic Scars

The best example for the atrophic scars is the stretch marks. This is due to the certain life changes that occur in our body.

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2. Keloidal Scars

These types of scars are large, dark and tumours that appear in the ears, back and chest. They can go beyond and grow outside the affected area.

3. Hypertrophic Scars

These are the most common scars that are found due to the acne or other skin infections.

However the scars cannot be removed completely, the following are few remedies that are suggested to alter their shape and help us to attain a better appearance,

Natural Remedies to Remove the Scars

1. Lemon to Remove Scars

What you Need:

1. Lemon juice
2. Cotton balls

How to Apply?

1. Firstly clean the affected area around the scar before applying anything.
2. Now dip the cotton ball in the lemon juice and dap it around the scar area.
3. Leave it for about 10 minutes and then wash it off.
4. After washing thoroughly apply some sunscreen lotion if you are about to step out to the sun.
5. Apply it twice or thrice daily.

2. Honey to Remove Scars                 

What you Need?

1. 1 teaspoon raw honey
2. 1 teaspoon baking soda
3. Hot water
4. A towel of smaller size

How to Apply?

1. First, clean your face and the affected area.
2. Now mix the raw honey and baking soda.
3. Apply this mixture on the affected area and massage for about 10-15 minutes.
4. Now keep the hot towel in the scar affected area.
5. Leave until the towel cools down and wipe the area clean.
6. Apply it 2 to 3 times a day.

3. Onions to Reduce Scars                                   

What you Need?

Juice extracted from a fresh onion.

How to Apply?

1. Grate a fresh onion and squeeze out the juice from it.
2. Apply this juice directly on the affected area of the scar and let it dry naturally.
3. Rinse the affected area thoroughly after 15 minutes.
4. This remedy can be repeated 3 to 4 times a day to have better results.

4. Aloe Vera Gel to Remove Scars

What you need?

1. Aloe vera gel.

How to Apply?

1. Extract the fresh aloe vera gel or get the aloe vera gel that is bought from the nearer organic store.
2. Apply it on the scar area and gently massage on the affected part.
3. You don’t have to rinse it off it can be left as such.
4. Reapply 2 to 3 times in a day to get the best results on the scar.

 

5. Gooseberry for Treating Scars                              

What you Need?

1. Gooseberry powder
2. Olive oil

How to Apply?

1. Mix the gooseberry powder and olive oil in a ratio that it can be used in the affected area and make it as a fine paste.
2. Wash your face thoroughly before you apply the paste.
3. Apply the paste as a face mask and leave it for about 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Rinse the affected area thoroughly with plain water.
5. Use it as a face pack for each alternative day.

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6. Tea Tree Oil for Treating Scars                

What you Need?

1. 2-3 drops tea tree oil
2. 1 teaspoon water or
3. 1 teaspoon olive oil

How to Apply?

1. Dilute the tea tree oil with water or dilute it with the olive oil.
2. Wash the affected area clearly and gently massage the scar area with this oil.
3. Leave it for overnight and rinse your face in the morning.
4. Apply it every night before you go to your bed.

Other Treatments for Scar Removal

Other than the home remedies that are used to remove the scars, there are also certain treatments that could be preferred that could be done to the people with a big scar in the very visible parts of the body that affects your beauty.

7. Over the Counter Drugs

 There are several creams that are used to remove the scars but it should be done only with the doctor’s advice. In order to get a perfect cream to remove the scars it is recommended to consult a certified dermatologist so that you can avoid the side effects of a wrong treatment.

8. Chemical Peels

The chemical exfoliants in the chemical peels tends to lighten the old scars and remove them by these exfoliants. This also provides a glow to the skin by removing the dullness and provides an even skin tone. Many cosmetic clinics offer different types of chemical peels depending upon your skin type and the nature of the scar.

Some people may still have the scars after doing the process that is mentioned above. For those people for whom none of the above mentioned treatment works out they can go for a laser treatment. This treatment is used to treat the stubborn scars. Different laser treatments methods are used for different scars.

Getting rid of your scars gives you a confidence and determination to face the world. Try the above mentioned methods and soon you will be ready to face the new world with determination and courage.