According to the Mayo Clinic, scars are a natural part of the body's healing process after any type of injury or surgery. While scars may be a natural part of healing, they can be unsightly, and they often last a lifetime. However, there are some natural home remedies that can be used to help make scars disappear, according to Julia Lawless, author of The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide to The Use of Aromatic Oils In Aromatherapy, Herbalism, Health and Well-Being.
Cabreuva Essential Oil, Elemi Essential Oil, Juniper Essential Oil, Scotch Pine Essential Oil, Peppermint Essential Oil, Rosemary Essential Oil and Olive Oil
Step 1
Combine ½ tsp. cabreuva essential oil, ½ tsp. elemi essential oil, ½ tsp. juniper essential oil, ½ tsp. Scotch pine essential oil, ¼ peppermint essential oil, ¼ tsp. rosemary essential oil and ½ cup olive oil in a small, dark-colored bottle.
Step 2
Cover the bottle with a tight-fitting top or plastic wrap and rubber band. Shake the mixture for 10 to 15 seconds to thoroughly combine the ingredients.
Step 3
Pour a small amount of the mixture into a small bowl. Put a cotton pad in the bowl and allow the cotton to soak up the oil.
Step 4
Dab the cotton pad on your skin. Leave the oil that remains on the skin on for 20 minutes.
Step 5
Rinse your skin with cool, clean water. Wash with a gentle cleanser and apply your regular moisturizer if you typically use one on the area of skin being treated.
Step 6
Use this treatment twice daily--once in the morning and again in the evening. Stop using the essential oil mixture if it causes swelling, extreme redness or any other type of irritation.
Step 7
Store the mixture in a dark, dry place like a kitchen cupboard or medicine cabinet. Discard the mixture after 90 days.
Tips and Warnings
- Therapeutic-grade essential oils are best for skin care purposes according to Ann Worwood, author of The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy. Therapeutic-grade essential oils are often more expensive than those of lower quality, but they offer the most benefit to the user.
Things You'll Need
- 1/2 tsp. cabreuva essential oil
- 1/2 tsp. elemi essential oil
- 1/2 tsp. juniper essential oil
- 1/2 tsp. Scotch pine essential oil
- 1/4 tsp. peppermint essential oil
- 1/4 tsp. rosemary essential oil
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Small, dark-colored bottle
- Top for bottle or plastic wrap and rubber band
- Small bowl
- Cotton pad
- Gentle cleanser
- Moisturizer
References
- "The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide to The Use of Aromatic Oils In Aromatherapy, Herbalism, Health and Well Being"; Julia Lawless; 2002
- "The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy"; Ann Worwood; 1991
- Mayo Clinic: Skin Problem Treatment at Mayo Clinic
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