Fast Home Remedy for Making a Scar Vanish

While home remedies may not be as fact-acting as store-bought creams or other treatments, they are often far less expensive. Some home remedies do work quickly however, and can offer results within one to six weeks. If you are hoping to reduce the appearance of scars caused by cuts or by acne, these home remedies may be able to help.

Plant and Herbal Remedies

• Apply fresh aloe vera gel to the affected area. Aloe vera has been used for centuries to help heal wounds and improve the condition of skin. Another plant-based remedy involves using fenugreek. Boil a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds in a liter of water for three minutes, and then apply to skin to treat and prevent scars. This method is best suited for the sensitive skin of the face.

  Juice a cucumber in your blender, add a few sprigs of mint and pulse, and apply the juice to scars, allowing to set for 15 minutes.

Other Strategies

• Some people benefit from rubbing a small amount of coconut oil on scars. The natural acids in lemon juice can also help to lighten dark scars. The liquid in vitamin E capsules is also excellent for treating the appearance of scars.

  You can also try making a paste by combining 2 tablespoons of fuller's earth with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and a few drops of rose water. Apply this paste to the scars you wish to treat twice a day for 15 minutes each. Rinse off the paste with very cold water.

  Other topical treatments include rubbing everything from lavender oil to olive oil to tea tree oil over the scar.