Scars, known medically as cicatrices, are caused when the skin is cut or injured and fibrous tissue replaces the normal skin. Large unsightly scars can cause a person to become self-conscious of her appearance. This is due in part to the fact that today's society places a great deal of emphasis on appearance. Luckily, now more than ever, people with scars have a wide variety of different treatment options to fade and eliminate their scars. Taking advantage of such treatment options will ensure a fast fade of even the deepest scars. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Go to the skin treatment aisle at your local drugstore. A few popular skin cream treatments for scars include ReJuveness and Tru-Derm. Such creams soothe and rejuvenate skin affected by scars. Apply daily as directed in the instructions on the treatment label. Also consider purchasing a skin-lightening cream. With daily use, skin-lightening creams fade dark marks left behind by scars.
2. Purchase a container of cocoa butter. Cocoa butter is a natural treatment that helps soothe the skin and keep moisture in. This allows the cocoa butter to break down scar tissue and help heal the dermis. Cocoa butter can be found at most drugstores and beauty product stores.
3. Cut a lemon in half and squeeze a teaspoon of the juice onto a small towel. Gently dab the scar with the towel. Repeat daily. Lemon juice has been used for many years as a natural skin lightener.
4. Squeeze a small amount of aloe vera gel on the tip of your index finger and gently rub it on the scar. Aloe vera gel is effective in minimizing scars by soothing the skin and improving skin elasticity.
5. Pick up a bottle of tea tree oil at your local health food store. Tea tree oil stimulates collagen production and hydrates the skin. To use, simply apply two to three drops to the scarred area and gently massage into your skin. Repeat this process daily for the best results.
6. Consider laser scar removal to get rid of your scars. Laser treatment works by eliminating the blood cells that give scars their dark color. Laser treatment can also restore skin collagen and improve skin elasticity on and around the scarred area. Not all scars can be treated with laser treatment. Consult a laser scar removal specialist to see if your scar can be removed with this treatment.
