Take a look on various home remedies and prepare it at home for removing blemishes and scars from face. Refer different techniques for the treatment of scar.
Now-a-days many youngster and child faces the trouble of acne and pimples. Acne and pimples generally finish up leaving scars on the face. People sometimes feel low self-esteem, embarrassment in mixing with others, loose confidence, and even become irritating because of scars. Scars are the marks of acne, measles, small pox, skin burn, etc. It is also caused by stressful life style, improper bowel movement, excess intake of oily and junk foods, etc. By following the natural treatments, it is simple to get rid of scars. In the following article, there are several home remedies given for removing the scars.
When fibrous tissue reinstate the skin that is damaged due to injury, burns, surgery or certain skin ailments, scars are formed. Scar tissue on the skin replaces as it does not bring the same amount of melanin and is void of hair follicles and sweat glands. So, it appears different from the surrounding skin. Scar thickness and prominence depends upon the depth and the extent of damage to the various layers of the skin.
There are many techniques for the treatment of scar which may help in removing the scars permanently from the skin. These treatments have lots of side effects so people like effective Ayurvedic home remedies for curing scars. Slight scars and blemishes can be cured by regular skin care. It takes time to remove the scar from few days to few months to years; it depends on the depth and nature of the injury. Remedies for removing scars are most effective if resorted to as soon as the injury occurs.
Home remedies to remove scars
Lemon juice:
Apply lemon juice directly on the affected areas or simply rub the lemon by making it into two equal halves. The citric nature of the lemon is very helpful in the scar removal and also useful in cleaning the pores of the skin.
Tomato:
Apply fresh juice of tomatoes on the areas affected with scars. This extract is very good for curing the pores of the skin.
Almond oil:
A gentle massage of almond oil to the skin is also very effective in scar removal.
Fuller’s earth:
Mix two table spoons of each fuller’s earth and lemon juice. Also add rose water to the mixture. Apply this paste on the scars and allow it to dry for 15 minutes and wash the skin with cold water. Till the scar is completely cured repeat this procedure for two times in a day.
Mint (pudina) leaves:
Take 10-15 pudina leaves and wash them. Take them in a perforated clean cotton cloth and extract mint leaf juice. Apply this juice extract over the affected area.
Cucumber:
Apply an extract of cucumber on the affected areas of scars and leave it for 15 minutes. Wash the skin with cold water after 15 minutes.
Fenugreek seeds:
Take some fenugreek seeds and add 750 ml of water. Boil it for 5-7 minutes and allow the solution to cool. Wash the face with this solution. A great improvement is seen on the skin. Repeat this procedure for at least once in a week to get better results.
Sandalwood:
Soak the sandal wood in water for overnight. Apply the paste on the affected areas and allow it to dry for few minutes and then wash the face with cold water.
Lavender oil:
Take 2 or 3 drops lavender oil in a cotton ball and apply it generously on the face to eliminate scar marks.
Banana:
Mash a ripen banana and apply the paste on the scars. Leave it for 7 minutes and then wash the skin with cold water.
Margossa (neem) leaves:
Scars due to chicken pox or pimples are easily cured by neem leaves. Apply neem-leaf extract over the affected area 2-3 times a day till the scar is completely removed.
Aloe Vera:
The chemicals present in aloe vera are believed to work greatly on damaged skin. Use aloe gel to treat the facial scars and marks.
Yogurt and oatmeal:
Prepare solution of 1 tablespoon of sour cream, 1 tablespoon of yogurt, 1 tablespoon of grind oatmeal and some drops of lemon juice. Apply this on face and leave for 10 minutes and rinse off.
Olive oil:
Rub olive oil on the scars at least 2 or 3 times in a day. Instead of olive oil, tea tree oil can also be used for scar removal.
Almonds:
Soak 2 to 3 almonds in water and leave it overnight. Peel the skin in the morning and mash it. Mix little rosewater and apply to the face.
Potato:
Apply raw potato juice to remove scars from face. Potato contains minerals like potassium and sulphur that helps to remove scar.
Sandalwood and black gram:
Prepare a paste of sandalwood powder with black gram. Keep it overnight and wash it with cold water the next day.
Vitamin E:
Application of vitamin E oil or capsule to the scar will completely remove the scar in few weeks.
Other remedies:
- Take some ice cubes and rub them on the face for about 10-15 minutes.
- Apply almond and grape seed oil on the face for reducing scars.
- Apply egg whites all over the face. It will act as a mask and help in getting rid of the scars.
- High-protein diet should be maintained for removing scars.
- Avoid strain and try to sleep for at least 8 hours every night.
- Cut 1-2 cloves of garlic and apply them on the affected area several times a day.
- Take food that is rich in Vitamin K.
- Avoid washing the face with soap. Instead wash the face with Luke warm salty water.
- Avoid eating chocolates and products that contain excessive amounts of sugar.
- Drink water and juices but avoid sweetened drinks.
- Apply honey directly on the scars and leave it overnight.
- Drink lemon juice without sugar 2 to 3 times a day for 15 days.
- Apply radish seed paste to remove scars.
Home Remedies for Acne Scars (Video from youtube):
uhhh….i hate this uglyfacial scars! have scars …all types of treatment i used but not a good result! i’m so tired!