Get Rid of Scars Naturally

Scars are one of the most difficult cosmetic skin issues to treat. While it is possible to reduce some new scars, older ones are particularly hard to get rid of.

Though many natural remedies are claimed to reduce or get rid of scars, most of them lack any scientific evidence that they work.

A few home remedies may be worth trying, but the best way to reduce scars is to care for wounds as they heal, limiting their formation from the beginning.

There’s no known way to make scars totally disappear, but many will become lighter overtime on their own.

That being said, advocates of natural healing believe that there are remedies that can speed up the lightening process and make a scar less noticeable. Here are some of the remedies that have been effective for some people.

Aloe vera

1. Remove the dark green “skin” from the flatter side of an aloe vera leaf.
2. Scoop out the almost clear green gel.
3. Apply the gel directly to your scar using circular motions.
4. After half an hour, wash the gel off with fresh, cool water.
5. Repeat twice each day.

Vitamin E

1. Cut open a vitamin E capsule over the scar and squeeze the oil onto the scar (you might need more than just one capsule to get enough liquid for full coverage).
2. For about 10 minutes, massage the oil on and around the scar.
3. After about 20 minutes wash off the oil with warm water.
4. Repeat this process a minimum of 3 times per day.

Honey

1. Before going to bed, cover your scar with a layer of honey.
2. Wrap the honey-covered scar with a bandage.
3. Leave it on for one full night.
4. In the morning, remove the bandage and wash off the honey with warm water.
5. Make this part of your routine every night.

Coconut oil

1. Heat a few tablespoons of coconut oil, just enough to liquefy it.
2. Massage the oil into the scar for about 10 minutes.
3. Let the skin absorb the oil for a minimum of one hour.
4. Repeat two to four times every day.

Apple cider vinegar

1. Combine 4 tablespoons of distilled water with 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar.
2. Dip a cotton ball into the water-cider mixture and generously dab your scar.
3. Let it dry.
4. Do this every night before you go to bed, washing the area in the morning.

Lavender and olive oil

1. Mix three drops of lavender essential oil into three tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil.
2. Massage the mixture into the scarred area for about 5 minutes.
3. Leave the oil in place for about 30 minutes.
4. Rinse the area with warm water.
5. Repeat this process a minimum of three times a day.

Lemon

1. Cut a wedge from a fresh lemon.
2. Gently rub the juicy side of the lemon on the scar while you squeeze the juice onto the scar.
3. Relax for about 10 minutes before rinsing off the area with cool water.
4. Do this every day at approximately the same time.

Potato

1. Slice a potato into medium thick rounds.
2. Using a circular motion, rub the potato slice on your scar.
3. Once the potato slice starts to dry out, discard it and continue rubbing with another slice.
4. Continue rubbing and replacing for about 20 minutes and then let the scar air-dry for about 10 minutes.
5. Rinse the area with cool water.
6. Repeat this process at least one time each day

Rosehip and frankincense

1. Mix equal parts rosehip essential oil and frankincense essential oil.
2. Massage the rosehip-frankincense mixture onto the scar.
3. Wait for 45 minutes before gently rinsing the area with warm water.
4. Follow this procedure three times a day.

Baking soda

1. Mix distilled water — a little at a time — into two tablespoons of baking soda until it forms a paste.
2. Wet your scar with distilled water and then apply the paste to the wet scar.
3. Hold the paste in place with a warm compress for 15 minutes.
4. Rinse the area and repeat it daily.

Before trying any of the remedies above, thoroughly wash and dry the scar and the area around it. Also, only use these remedies on scars — not open wounds. Should any of these remedies cause any irritation, stop use immediately.