10 Remedies To Make Your Leg Scars Less Noticeable

10 Remedies To Make Your Leg Scars Less Noticeable. Scars on your legs come with a lot of insecurities. For the most part, one is forced to wear clothes that cover them up. If you are afraid of exposing your legs this summer because of scars, the following remedies might be of help.

1. Treat Scars As Soon As They Appear

You should begin treating your scar as soon as the wound has completely healed. Most scar treatments will be much more effective on newer scars than on old ones, thus saving you time and money down the road.

2. Massage

Massage can help heal scar tissue by softening or flattening it. Massage also helps scar tissue from sticking to blood vessels, tendons, muscles, nerves, and bones. You can get a professional massage, or speak to a doctor about good techniques, and try it on yourself.

3. Exfoliate

Most scars will eventually disappear on their own as skin rejuvenates itself. You can speed up the process by exfoliating your scar. It helps remove it by getting rid of dead skin cells. After exfoliating, dry the area and apply a moisturizer. You can exfoliate as often as every three days.

4. Use Concealer

A good concealer can do wonders to hide scars on the legs. Make sure to get a concealer that matches your skin tone, and that you blend it in well with the surrounding skin. A waterproof concealer is best if you will be exposing your legs to unpredictable weather conditions, and theatrical make-up can work wonders for those with particularly bad scars.

5. Apply Sunscreen

New scars are extremely sensitive to UVA rays, and exposure to sunlight can cause them to become much darker than they would be otherwise. By applying a sunscreen of at least SPF 30 to newly scarred skin, you can significantly minimize discoloration.

6. Use Vitamin E Oil

Vitamin E has been used in many health and beauty treatments for many years and many people swear by it as a successful treatment for scars. Vitamin E oil is moisturizing and contains powerful antioxidants, helping it to repair skin and improve the appearance of damaged tissue.

7. Try Cocoa Butter

Cocoa butter is a natural product, which helps to reduce the appearance of scars by moisturizing and softening the outer and middle layers of skin, while simultaneously smoothing out the surface of the skin. You can use pure cocoa or use a lotion containing cocoa butter, which you should apply to the scarred area between 2 and 4 times a day.

8. Apply Lemon Juice

Lemon juice is a common home remedy for scar treatment, which receives mixed reviews. It is believed to lessen the appearance of scars by acting as a bleaching agent to minimize redness, while also exfoliating, to help skin regenerate. While lemon juice has helped some people to reduce their scars, this method is not recommended by dermatologists, as lemon juice can be harsh and drying on the skin.

9. Apply Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is often used to treat burns, but can also be used as an effective natural scar treatment. Aloe vera contains anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, making it most effective in the treatment of fresh scars (though it should not be applied to open wounds). The aloe vera soothes the skin and helps it to regenerate, thus reducing the appearance of scars over time.

10. Try Cucumber

Cucumber is a safe natural treatment which has been said to break down scar tissue, while cooling and soothing any inflamed skin around the scar. This treatment will work better on fresh scars than on older ones. To use, peel a cucumber, chop roughly and blend in a food processor until it achieves a paste-like consistency. Apply a light layer of this paste to the scarred skin and leave it on overnight, or apply a thicker layer and wash off after 20 minutes