Summer Tips: Don’t be forever marked and show off those legs

Don’t be forever marked

Scratches and scrapes from childhood might have healed over time but the marks remain. It doesn’t only affect the physical appearance but it turns you very self-conscious and lowers self-esteem and confidence. The skin normally rejuvenates and has a high capacity of regenerating itself. Yet there are situations when the deep layers of the dermis are damaged and destroyed and blemishing becomes possible.

But you don’t have to remain marked forever by this easy to make home remedies on getting rid of scars from head to foot.

Cucumber paste

Cucumbers contain 90% of water and an important part as it softens and hydrates it. This can be made into a paste for topical use in affected areas. You can buy one in the local supermarket or make your own paste through these easy to steps.

Ingredients and materials needed:

• Blender
• Clean jar
• 3-4 cucumbers (seeds removed)
• A few mint leaves
• One tsp. of lemon juice
• 1 egg

Steps:

1. Place all the cucumbers, mint leaves and lemon juice inside the food processor and blend.
2. Crack the egg in a separate bowl and beat thoroughly.
3. Empty the blender in the clean jar then add the egg, mix well.
4. Apply the home made remedy on your face and let it dry for 20 minutes and wash off with water.

Lemon juice

Another effective way on scar removal because it contains alpha hydroxyl acids that is helpful in rejuvenating and replacing damaged cells in the dermis and also a great exfoliating agent.

Using a sterile cotton ball dipped in lemon juice, apply on the scathed area then wash with tap water after 10 minutes. The part will become sensitive so there will be some stinging and pain; also avoid going to direct sunlight.

Honey

It’s not just sweet to the taste but also good for the body. Raw ones are natural and this is how you do it:

What you will need:

• 1 teaspoon of honey
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• warm wash cloth for more penetration

Steps:

1. Mix together
2. Massage area for 3 to 4 minutes
3. When warm cloth cools, wash off the mask.

Onion gel

Onions have an anti-inflammatory properties and increases collagen production. It both lightens the marks but also gives maximum relief. This is for very patient users since it takes months before the change is visible.

Olive oil

Not just for cooking but on getting rid of scars permanently. The olives high acidity and anti-oxidant makes it a great remedy then add to that it vitamin rich elements for skin healing like vitamin E and K. just take a small amount in your palm and massage gently on the affected parts for 10 minutes. Wipe it clean after.

Professional help

But if you have money to burn, you can try the following ways:

1. Laser treatment: recommended since laser beams delivers intense light energy rays on the blemishes and reduce pigmentation.
2. Surgery: this involves surgically removing the marks and stitching the adjoining healthy skin with absorbable sutures.