Scar tissue is nature's repair work, but the cells that replace the damaged ones are more fibrous, denser and sometimes less flexible due to limited blood supply. Scars also may be a different color than the surrounding skin, usually paler but sometimes pinkish or dark. Although you can minimize the visibility of a scar, especially if you act soon after the injury, it is unlikely that you can make it disappear entirely.
Aloe Vera
Apply aloe vera gel to a wound while it is still healing to help prevent or minimize scarring. The Scar Help Center recommends massaging the wound area for 5 to 10 minutes after applying the gel to help it penetrate and to smooth the skin tissue. Repeat two to three times per day. Aloe vera works best on healing wounds and new scars; it's less effective on older scars.
Honey
Honey has antiseptic and antibacterial properties that can help wounds heal better and thus minimize the formation of scar tissue. Apply honey directly to the wound several times a day and leave it on the wound overnight. Cover with a gauze bandage to prevent the honey from rubbing off. You also can apply honey to a scar left after a wound has healed. An added bonus: honey leaves skin glowing naturally.
Lemon Juice
Lemon juice is a natural bleach. It diminishes the appearance of scars that have dark or pink discoloration. Apply the juice directly to the scar, then massage for 5 to 10 minutes and rinse off. For acne scars, mix a few drops of lemon juice with 1 tbsp. of yogurt and 1 tbsp. of oatmeal, then apply to the face. Let it set for 10 minutes before rinsing. Repeat several times a day for maximum impact.
Sandalwood
Highly valued for its fragrance, sandalwood also has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. To treat scars, soak sandalwood in water overnight, which will produce a paste that you can apply directly to the scar. Allow the paste to dry, and then rinse it off with cool water. You may be tempted to take a shortcut and use sandalwood essential oil, but be cautious because applying undiluted sandalwood oil directly to the skin can cause burns.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E helps skin regenerate. To treat scars topically, pierce the gel coating of a vitamin E capsule with a clean pin or sharp knife. Apply the oil two to three times a day, and massage the tissue to help it grow smoothly. You also can mix it with aloe vera gel to improve effectiveness. The Scar Help Center cautions against using vitamin E on a wound that is still healing because it can hinder proper wound repair.
Cucumbers
Cucumbers contain alkaloids, which help regulate new skin cell production. Apply cucumber extract or cucumber juice to the scar tissue and leave it on for 15 minutes, and then rinse with cool water. Cucumber treatments sometimes will diminish the appearance of scars within a week.
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