10 Hacks To Remove And Heal All Kinds Of Scars

Aug 22, 2018

When your skin is damaged, your body creates fibrous tissue to help repair the wound. This fibrous tissue is what most people know as scarring. While scars will naturally heal over time, it can take years before the scar fades away. If you want to get rid of your scarred tissue fast, you need some basic healing techniques. 

Thankfully, there are a few options that you can use to remove and heal your scars. Whether you got into an accident or have a scar from surgery, these techniques will help you naturally reduce the appearance of scarred tissue. 
 

Vitamin C is great at increasing collagen production. It helps to make your skin more elastic while healing wounds. At the same time, vitamin C can help to reduce redness inflammation. To achieve the best results, eat vitamin C in your diet and use topical creams that contain this vitamin. 

Works Best With: 

- Fine surgical scars 
- Acne scars 

Plant oils are known for impressive health benefits. Olive oil contains vitamins that help acne scars heal. Coconut oil is full of caprylic, lauric and capric acids. These acids help heal scars by boosting collagen production. Both types of oils can help to nourish and hydrate the skin. Massage coconut or olive oil into your skin for 5 to 10 minutes. Repeat this several times a day until you get the desired result. 

Works Best With: 

- Acne scars 
 

This home remedy is a simple option for damaged skin. The honey and apple cider help to disinfect the skin, speed skin regeneration and reduce redness. This mixture includes natural antimicrobial, astringent and antioxidant properties. Blend apple cider vinegar and raw honey together. Apply the mixture to the scars and leave it on for 10 minutes. Afterward, the mixture can be rinsed off. 

Works Best With: 

- Acne scars 

Onion extract is full of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. With this extract, you can soften the scar tissue and reduce its height. Look for a topical gel that contains onion extract. Then, apply the gel three times a day as your scar heals after surgery.

Works Best With: 

- Hypertrophic scars 
- Burn scars 

If healing your skin is your main goal, you need to protect it from further damage. Ultraviolet rays can keep your skin from regenerating and cause dark spots to appear. To make sure that your scars have a chance to heal, use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or more. 

Works Best With: 

- Every kind of scar 
 

For an affordable, fun option, try massaging your scar tissue for 15 to 30 seconds at a time. Do this for several times a day. Massaging helps to naturally break down dense, fibrous bands of collagen beneath the skin. 

Works Best With: 

- Cesarean scars 
- Keloid scars 
- Surgical scars 

Lavender and sandalwood oil are both used to speed up skin regeneration and promote collagen production. These anti-inflammatory oils can be massaged into your scar tissue daily until they are less noticeable. 

Works Best With: 

- All kinds of scars 

Silicone is surprisingly effective for keloids and hypertrophic scars. Silicone sheeting-pads and self-drying gel help protect your skin from bacteria while boosting hydration. This makes the scarred skin look softer and flatter. Once your wound has healed, wait two weeks before applying silicone sheets. Leave them on for 12 to 24 hours a day for the next two months. You can alternatively use silicone gel twice a day until the scar has healed. 

Works Best With: 

- Hypertrophic scars 
- Keloids 

Many people use Aloe Vera from their garden to heal damaged skin, burns and cuts. For centuries, this herb has been a natural remedy for all types of skin ailments. The Aloe Vera leaf has been found to contain a gel-like solution that helps your skin regenerate. It has natural anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. Because of these qualities, it works great on damaged or scarred skin. To use this remedy, scoop out some of the gel from the leaf and apply it directly on your skin. Use circular motions to massage it into the skin. After 30 minutes, you can wash the gel off. This remedy should be consistently used twice a day. 

Works Best With: 

- Post-surgical scars
- Cesarean scars 

In research studies, Vaseline has proven to be an effective remedy for scars. Even when it is compared to costly creams and expensive serums, Vaseline still comes out ahead. To use this technique, you just need to apply Vaseline to the affected area three times a day. Continue to do this for one to three weeks. The Vaseline will also reduce roughness or dryness by hydrating your skin. 

Works Best With: 

- Stretch marks 
- Atrophic from acne and chicken pox

Over time, scars will naturally start to fade away. If you have an old scar that is not going away, talk to your doctor about your next steps. In the future, you can prevent scars from happening by avoiding excessive sun and using sunscreen. Keep wounds clean and covered with an adhesive bandage. Using a moisturizing ointment will help keep the skin supple. Never pick off any scabs or apply treatments on an open wound

The right prevention techniques can keep your skin from developing unsightly scars. Once a scar does develop, the right treatment and a little patience can help it heal. 

What do you think? Which treatment worked best for you? If you have a favorite remedy that we missed, let us know. 
 

Our content is created to the best of our knowledge, yet it is of general nature and cannot in any way substitute an individual consultation with your doctor. Your health is important to us!