A scar is the result of an injury to your skin that penetrates to the dermis layer. Scar tissue contains collagen, which allows your body to repair the injury quickly, but also gives scar tissue a stiffer texture than the surrounding skin, which is frequently cosmetically unappealing. You can use a variety of commonly available materials to make scars less obvious. These treatments can reduce the amount of scar tissue, make the scar tissue softer and reduce the discoloration of some scars.
Step 1
Dilute one part lemon juice in four parts water and mix thoroughly. Soak a washcloth in this solution and apply the washcloth to your scar. Rinse the lemon juice off with a mild soap and warm water. The acid in the lemon juice can gradually give a discolored scar a lighter color.
Step 2
Apply a few drops of rosehip seed oil to your fingertips and gently rub it in to a scar. Perform this procedure twice a day to cause a scar to fade over time. Rosehip seed oil is available at health and beauty stores.
Step 3
Apply olive oil liberally to your scar and wipe off the excess. Olive oil can moisturize a scar and give it a softer texture. You can use olive oil frequently, since it's unlikely to cause side effects.
Step 4
Obtain capsules of liquid vitamin E from a health store or pharmacy. Cut open a capsule and rub its contents gently into your scar once a day. Vitamin E can help your skin to repair scar tissue more quickly.
Step 5
Apply a thin layer of manuka honey to your scar and wait for it to dry. Remove the honey by gently rubbing with soap and warm water. Manuka honey is made from the flower of the manuka bush and has anti-bacterial properties. Manuka honey is available in health food stores and some supermarkets.
Things You'll Need
- Lemon juice
- Washcloth
- Mild soap
- Olive oil
- Vitamin E oil
- Manuka honey
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