Home Remedies that Might Work
Try onion extract gel for an effective treatment. New research shows that onion extract gel fades scars and makes them less noticeable. This would probably be your best option for an effective natural treatment. Rub the extract onto your scars once a day to see if you notice results in a few weeks. Onion extract works better on newer scars, so try to start applying it as soon as possible. Onion extract comes in different concentrations. Common ones are 50, 250, and 1,000 micrograms/ml. It's unclear if higher concentrations have a better effect on scars.
Apply aloe vera gel if the scars are recent. Aloe vera can reduce inflammation on your skin and stop scar formation. If your acne scars are a few months old, then a daily aloe vera application could help clear them up. You can either use aloe vera cream, or the gel directly from an aloe plant. Aloe vera is probably less effective for treating older scars because the inflammation has already passed. Aloe could also help clear up acne inflammation, so you can make it part of your skincare routine.
Rub vitamin E oil onto the scars. Vitamin E oil is a common scar treatment, but research doesn’t prove that it helps get rid of scars. However, some people still find that it makes their scars fade over time, so try rubbing some into your scars once a day to see if it works for you. Common vitamin E oil concentrations range from 0.1% to 1%. Higher concentrations could cause irritations if you have sensitive skin.
Rub coconut oil onto the scars. This is another reported home treatment for scars, but there isn’t much evidence supporting it. If you want to try it, use a raw coconut oil without added chemicals or preservatives.
Apply manuka honey to newer scars. Medical-grade manuka honey has been shown to improve wound-healing and reduce scar formation. If you have recent acne wounds that are healing, try dabbing some honey onto them to prevent scars from starting. Manuka honey is different from regular food-grade honey, but it should still be available at supermarkets. It doesn’t contain any chemicals or preservatives like food-grade types.
Hide Your Scars with Makeup
Get a concealer that matches your skin tone. If you're self-conscious about your scars, then some coverup could make them almost invisible. Start by getting a concealer that matches your skin tone. This will help the makeup blend in on your face. This trick might not hide raised or deep scars as well, but it will still help make them less noticeable.
Apply primer first to help the makeup stick. Primer is a cream that helps makeup stick better, and apply it first will keep your makeup in place all day. Squeeze a dab onto your fingertips and rub it into all the spots you want to cover. Then wait a few minutes before applying your concealer. Primer could also fill in sunken scars, which will make your makeup look more even and hide the scar better.
Rub concealer onto the scars to cover them. After the primer is on, then take the concealer and apply it in a circular motion. Cover up all of your scars. Pat the concealer with a brush gently to even it out and blend it with your skin. If the scars are sunken, you may need to apply the makeup a bit heavier to fill the area and smooth it out.
Avoid shiny or shimmering makeup products. Shiny makeup tends to accentuate your skin texture, which could make scars more noticeable. Instead, stick with matte products to soften your skin texture.
Style your makeup to draw attention away from your scars. This trick doesn’t exactly cover the scars, but it distracts people from looking at them. Try applying more vibrant makeup like colorful eyeshadow or bright lipstick. This way, people will be drawn to these areas rather than your scars, and the scars will be less noticeable. You can also apply coverup to the scars along with distracting people from looking at them. If you have scars on your forehead, you could also style your hair so it covers them.
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