Whether from injury, acne, pimple or other skin problems scars are something everyone has to deal with it. Scars can affect your beauty and also your self-confidence. There are many creams, lotion available in the market which claims to remove scar but they contain chemicals and are very expensive too. If you are scared of all those chemical products, it’s better to search for effective home remedy.
Stop hiding your scars with concealers or with heavy coverage foundation, instead try these home remedies. These remedies are completely natural, effective and affordable.
Aloe Vera: Aloe vera gel has the ability to soothe and calm down irritated skin. Not only this, it is also known to reduce scars/ marks effectively due to anti-inflammatory properties. Take an aloe vera leaf and cut it into half. Now, squeeze fresh aloe gel and apply it on the scar as spot treatment or you can also use it on your entire face. Leave it for as long as you want and then wash off. Doing it 2-3 times a day to lighten the scar naturally.
Lemon: Take half tbsp. of sugar and mix it with one tbsp. of lemon juice. Mix it well and apply it on clean face. Scrub your face with it gently in circular motion for about 10 minutes and then wash it off. Lemon is natural bleaching agent which lightens complexion, marks and scars when used regularly. While sugar exfoliates clogged pores and prevents formation of acne.
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Almond Oil: Almond oil has rich amount of vitamin E which helps in scar reduction when used topically on skin. Take few drops on your palm, dot it on your face and massage in circular motion for 5 minutes. Let it stay untouched for 10 minutes so that it penetrates deeply into the skin. Using a cotton pad, remove excess oil and leave it overnight. In the morning, rinse off with warm water. Doing this regularly for 3 weeks will not only remove scars but it will also improve your skin texture.
Baking Soda: Take one tbsp. of baking soda and mix it with some honey so that a thick paste is formed. Rub it on your face or use as spot treatment. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes and then wash off with warm water. Repeat this remedy at least 2-3 times a week.
Vitamin E: Vitamin E has antioxidant properties which reduce scars and ugly pimple marks. Take one vitamin E capsule, take out its gel and apply it on scars or ally it evenly on entire face. After 15 minutes, rinse off with warm water. Vitamin E gel is heavy so you can also mix it with your night cream and then apply on entire face. Wash off next morning for extra benefits.
Turmeric: Turmeric is natural antiseptic herb which is easily available in the kitchen. It is also used to improve skin texture as it reduces scars and lightens complexion. Take 2 tbsp. of turmeric and mix it with raw milk so that a thick consistency is achieved. Apply this paste on scars/marks and let it stay for 5-10 minutes. Follow this remedy for 3 weeks to see reduction in scar.