How to Get Rid of Scars Naturally
Scars can be embarrassing. If you have scars that you want to get rid of, you may have been tempted to talk to a plastic surgeon. Before you go to the extreme of having surgery, which will simply create new scars in a less obvious place, you need to try some natural ways to heal your scars. You can get rid of scars, or at least minimize their appearance, with a few natural techniques. These techniques are not difficult, but you will need to stick with them until you notice improvement.
Things You'll Need
- Vitamin E capsules
- Silicone sheeting
- Lavender essential oil
- 1 tbs. wheat germ oil
- 1 tbs. rose hip seed oil
- Small container
- Popsicle stick
Instructions
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How to Get Rid of Scars Naturally
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Open the vitamin E capsules and rub the oil on the scar daily while it is healing. This will help it to heal better and with less visible scarring.
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Massage the scar on a regular basis once the wound is closed. This helps improve blood flow to the area. Continue massaging the scar on a regular basis for several months.
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Keep the scar covered when in the sun. The radiation from the sun can cause the scar tissue to become discolored. You will need to avoid sun exposure for about a year.
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Cover the scar with silicone sheets when not treating it, provided the wound has closed. Silicone sheets can help lighten the coloring of the scar. They also help relieve the itching and pain that comes as the scar continues to heal.
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Make an essential oil treatment for your scars. Put about 30 drops of the lavender essential oil in the small container. Add the oil from 10 of the vitamin E capsules, the 1 tbs. of wheat germ oil, and the 1 tbs. of rose hip seed oil. Use the Popsicle stick to stir these together well.
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Use a tiny bit of the oil mix on the scar, rubbing it against the scar. Repeat this process up to four times a day.
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Tips & Warnings
Remember that some scars will not disappear completely, but these steps will help make them less visible.
The sooner you start treatment after the wound has healed, the more likely it will be that you will be able to improve or eliminate the scarring.
Protect your scar from further injury. If you re-injure the area, you will have less success in getting rid of the scars.
Always test an area of your skin before applying essential oil to the scar. Some people are allergic to these oils. Do not use the essential oil treatment if you develop a reaction when testing your skin.
Never use tobacco while treating scars. It will make it more difficult for your scar to heal.
Always talk to your doctor before you begin treating your scars.
