Natural Ways to Reduce Scarring

Whether you fell down and scraped your knee or have an outbreak of acne, using natural products to minimize the appearance of scarring can be helpful. Skin, being the largest organ on the body, works hard naturally to heal wounds though often, after a scab heals, there is a scar. Applying natural remedies to a scar during the healing process may help it to heal better, minimizing the size and color of a scar.

Apply honey to the healing wound. According to activemanukahoneyusa.us, scabs are merely dead skin covering the wound, reducing the ability of the skin tissue under the scab to grow properly. Honey--used for many ailments--is an antiseptic and a healing treatment that cleans and moisturizes growing skin. Apply 1 to 2 tsp. of Manuka honey to the wound, and cover with sterile, clean gauze. Place skin tape over the gauze to keep it secure. Wash the wound with warm water and re-apply honey every 12 hours, for at least three weeks or as needed for healing.

Apply pure aloe vera gel to a scab to reduce scarring. According to texasface.com, aloe vera contains anti-inflammatory properties to reduce redness and scarring. Allow the wound to close up entirely, and then apply pure aloe vera gel to the scab every few hours. You may also use the aloe vera plant by break cutting off a leaf and squeezing out the gel onto the scab. Sometimes, you have to slice the leaf open lengthwise and spread the gel directly. Continue until the scab falls off.

Reduce acne scarring by placing fresh tomato slices onto the face. Disabled-world.com suggests that the Vitamin A found in tomatoes reduces the appearance of scarring and helps to heal damaged skin. Vitamin A also works for acne-prone skin, reducing the excess oil production that clogs pores.

Massage olive oil into the face to reduce the appearance of acne scars, or apply over a scab to minimize scarring. Disabled-world.com suggests that the moisturizing effect olive oil has on skin reduces the appearance of acne scars and improves the skin's texture.