Home remedies to reduce scar marks

Scars are a common thing to happen these days. One can have them when the skin is recovering from an injury or a surgery. It can also happen just as a mere acne scar. But whenever scars happen one needs to treat them so that it does not leave a deep mark there.

One can use skin scar cream on the affected area and other ointments as well so that the scar marks can easily fade away. Here are some sort of scars which can happen to one:

Hypertrophic scar

These scars can rise above the surface of the skin but it does not spread beyond the area where the injury has taken place. One can treat that with laser surgery or a steroid injection.

Keloid scar

This is another type of scar which is raised because of the excessive tissue growth but it can also spread from the site of injury. These scars have sort of treatments like steroid injections, radiations and cryotherapy.

Contracture

It happens because there is a sudden tightness of the skin which can affect one’s ability to move. They mostly occur after a burn injury.

Acne scar

This is the most common one and people suffer from this the most. Pimples that happen because of acne can be both shallow and deep. The treatment of it varies depending on its severity. But when it comes to light acne scars then one can also try on some home remedies instead of medications and ointments. It can also happen just as a mere acne scar. But whenever scars happen one needs to treat them so that it does not leave a deep mark there.

Aloe Vera gel

This has a lot of anti inflammatory and healing properties. One can take some fresh Aloe Vera gel and then apply gently on the scarred area. Then, one has to leave it for 30 minutes and then wash the face with plain water. One can also mix 2 to 3 drops pf tea tree oil in the gel and then apply it on the affected area.

Coconut oil

This oil can both heal and moisturise the skin. One can take a table spoon of extra virgin coconut oil and then massage it on the scar. Then leave it for half an hour before washing it away with cold water.

Apple cider vinegar

ACV has antiseptic and anti inflammatory properties and hence they are great when it comes to managing acne related skin issues. One needs to mix equal portions of water with equal portions of ACV and then apply it on the scarred area. Then one can leave it for 10 to 15 minutes and wash the face with water.

 Potato juice

This is very rich in anti oxidants and is great when it comes to managing scar marks and dark spots. One needs to grate some potatoes and squeeze the fresh juice in a bowl. This should be applied on the scarred area for 15 to 20 minutes and then one can wash it off.

One can apply cream for scar if they think that the scar marks are quite deep and they need proper medicated ointment to lighten up those marks.