How to remove scars at home

We have already told you how to get rid of scars with the help of professional products. Of course, they are very effective, but professional methods have one significant minus – high cost. Therefore, we decided to tell you about alternative methods for solving the problem of scars.

Modern cosmetological classification of facial scars 

First, you need to determine the type of scar you want to get rid of. Modern cosmetology offers the following classification of facial scars:

1. Atrophic scars. They are small flesh-colored pits.

2. Hypertrophic scars. Accumulations of scar tissue, convex shape and pink hue. 

3. Normotrophic scars. They have an uneven light pink color, visually stand out in their smooth shape and structure. 

4. Keloid scars. They are often the result of surgery and may increase in size and cause skin irritation.

Remember that only a specialist will help you determine the type and condition of the scar. Therefore, before starting treatment, you should consult a doctor.

How to remove facial scars at home

Removing scars at home will be a little more difficult than in a beauty parlor. After all, you will use only natural ingredients for this. So count on the fact that you will have to go through a whole course of treatment before getting rid of the scars forever.

It is also worth considering that there are scars on the face that can only be removed with the help of professional tools. So, the keloid type of scars is almost impossible to remove at home.

We bring to your attention some simple but effective recipes that will help you remove scars at home.

Tomato-cucumber mask

To prepare this mask, you need to peel one medium tomato and one cucumber each. Then grind them in a blender. After that, the resulting slurry should be rubbed into the scar with a damp cotton pad.

• The acids contained in tomato and cucumber repair damaged skin and smooth the scar. Also, after you get rid of the scar, it is worth continuing the daily procedure so that the skin is completely smoothed and acquires a healthy color.

Clay mask

In order to prepare a clay mask you need to mix:

• 1 st. l. honey;
• 1 st. l. sour cream;
• 1 st. l. water;
• 2 Art. l. cosmetic clay.

The finished mask should be applied to the face and left for 20 minutes. After that, it should be washed off with warm water and lubricated with a moisturizer.

• Cosmetic clay has a positive effect on the condition of the skin and helps to get rid of scars. 

Rice Scrub

Another interesting version of the remedy with which you can remove the scar at home. To prepare a rice scrub, you need to grind 2 tbsp. l. rice. Then you need to mix the ground rice with a teaspoon of lemon juice, kefir and olive oil. Apply the scrub only on the scar and massage for 10 minutes. It is worth doing the procedure two or three times a week.

• Rice relieves fatigue, promotes skin rejuvenation.

Regardless of the method you choose to get rid of the scar, a consultation with a specialist is necessary. After all, uncontrolled self-medication can lead to extremely unpleasant consequences. We hope that our advice will help you to always be on top.

Source estet-portal.com