How to Cure Scar in a Natural and Affordable Way

How to Cure Scar in a Natural and Affordable Way

As we age, most of us stands in front of the mirror and look at  the changes in our physical body. Unintentionally we see scars that we get during those early stage our lives and tried to remember how did we get it.

Before applying the home remedies, make sure to cleanse the affected area thoroughly.Bear in mind that there is no procedure yet that can make a scar disappear completely.Treatments and remedies can only make it less noticeable.The focus of scar removal remedies is to support effective cell growth, minimize scar tissue and create healthy skin.

Here are some natural and affordable way to reduce scar:

Olive Oil

is an effective natural scar removal treatment. Rich in vitamin E that helps keep the skin soft and moisturized. This in turn promotes the healing of damaged skin.

Procedure: Apply some warm olive oil to the affected area and massage using small, circular motions. Wait 30 minutes, then wipe off the oil with a clean cloth. You can also leave the oil on your skin overnight.

For best results, use extra-virgin olive oil.

Note : You can also use Lavender oil and do the same procedure.

Organic Raw Honey

Honey is a natural moisturizer, that makes it an effective scar removal treatment. It prevents accumulation of dead skin cells and stimulates skin tissue regeneration.

Procedure: On a circular motion, apply some honey on the scar, Wait for 30 minutes, then wipe off with a clean cloth. Repeat daily before going to bed.

Aloe Vera

is a natural scar removal remedy due to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It works as a natural emollient to help repair damaged skin and promote growth of healthy skin. In addition, it will improve your skin texture.

Procedure: Peel the outer part green cover off an aloe vera leaf and scoop out the gel-like substance. Apply the gel on your scar and massage in circular motion. Leave it for about 30 minutes, then wash it off. Apply aloe vera gel twice daily.

Note: Do not apply aloe vera gel on open wounds.

Coconut Oil

is another excellent ingredient that can help fade scars. The vitamin E, an antioxidant, in coconut oil accelerates the healing time and prevents new scars from forming. In addition, the lauric, caprylic and capric acids found in coconut oil stimulate collagen production, promote healing of damaged skin and reverse free-radical damage.

Procedure: Heat some coconut oil. Put the luke warm oil on your palm and massage it onto the affected area for 5 to 10 minutes. Leave it on for at least 1 hour so that the skin absorbs the oil. For best results, repeat 2 to 4 times a day.

Vitamin E Oil

is an effective antioxidant that can help fade scars. It moisturizes and hydrates the skin that helps repair damaged tissue and improve the appearance of scars.

Procedure: Open vitamin E capsules to get the oil. Smear the oil onto the scar and massage gently. Leave it on for about 15 to 20 minutes, then wash it off with warm water. Do this several times a day.

Note: vitamin E oil may cause an allergic reaction in some people.

Lemon Juice

contains antioxidants and vitamin C that are very helpful in treating different types of scars, including keloids. After a few weeks of using this remedy, you should see significant improvement in the color, texture, appearance, and flexibility of the scar.

Procedure: Extract the juice from a fresh lemon and apply it on the affected skin area. Leave it on for about half an hour, and then wash the area with lukewarm water. Repeat the process at least once daily.

Egg White

Yes, it is slimy, but supposedly the proteins in egg whites help your skin rejuvenate.

Procedure: Put the egg whites on the scar area and massage in a circular motion. Leave it for 30 minutes and then wash the area with lukewarm water. Do it three times a day and hopefully watch your stretch marks fade away.

Note:  Apply this specifically for stretch mark.

Shea Butter or Cocoa Butter

Is a good moisturizer for dry skin and also help stretch marks to fade. And if you apply it throughout your pregnancy, you may have a better chance at warding off stretch marks in the first place.

Note: Do the same procedure using egg white.