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A scar is a brown or pink patch of skin where there was once a wound. These patches are fibrous tissue that has replaced the normal skin. A scar is the way skin heals or repairs itself. Scars can be a result of acne, burns, abrasions, accidents, body piercings, weight gain, disease and childbirth (stretch marks, C-sections).
Once a scar forms it is permanent but fortunately, there are many home remedies to make an old scar appear less visible.
If started early enough, the following natural cures can reduce intensity.
Natural Cures for Old Scars:
Mixing sandalwood paste with black gram paste and applying to the old scar overnight is an effective natural cure.
Rubbing the area with cucumber and lemon juice is an excellent home remedy, as the lemon juice acts as a natural bleach and contains acid that promotes new cell development.
Another natural cure is to apply cod liver oil to the scar daily.
Apply Cocoa butter on the scar .
Pure Vitamin E: used regularly will show improvement.
Aloe Vera: a miracle plant, especially good for scar marks, a healing plant with anti-inflammatory properties.
Onion extract is one of the more popular treatments for an old scar due to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
Tea tree oil for old acne scars.
Soak a cotton ball in green tea and apply to scars.
Coconut oil with lighten the appearance of old scars.
Honey is an excellent home remedy. Apply several times a day.
A simple remedy for old scars is water. By drinking 12 to 15 glasses of water a day you build new skin cells, revealing healthier skin.
Mash a banana and apply to acne scars.
Lavender oil applied directly to the scar.
The best way to treat an old scar is to not let it become an old scar.
Start a home remedy as soon as possible. When the wound is healed start a treatment of your choice.
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