How to Lighten Scars on the Face Naturally

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By Shawn Hayes

Dealing with facial scars can make some feel less attractive. However, there are natural remedies that may be right in the kitchen pantry or in the bathroom medicine cabinet. If not, a quick trip to the local grocery can start the process of naturally lightening facial scars.

Lemon and Honey

Lemon is a natural bleaching agent. Lemon and honey will lighten facial scars in these quick easy steps. Squeeze the juice of the lemon in a bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of honey and stir.

Apply mixture to scars on the face.

Let mixture sit on face for 10 minutes.

Rinse with warm water.

Repeat these steps each day until scars start to visibly lighten.

Cucumber Juice

Cucumber juice is good for lightening blotched scars on the face. Extract juice from the cucumber.

Apply cucumber juice onto face.

Allow juice to stay on the face for 15 minutes.

Rinse face with cold water.

Repeat this process at least once a day.

Help With Acne Scars

This sour cream, yogurt, and oatmeal mixture is good for scars left behind from acne blemishes.

Add 1 tablespoon of sour cream, 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt, and 1 tablespoon of groundoatmeal, and a few drops of lemon juice to a bowl, and mix.

Apply mixture to face.

Let mixture sit on face for 10 minutes.

Rinse mixture off face with cool water.

Perform this regime twice a day.

Contributor

Shawn is a dedicated health and wellness writer, bringing a wealth of experience in nutritional coaching and holistic living. He is passionate about empowering readers to make informed choices about their physical and mental well-being. Outside of writing, Shawn enjoys hiking, mountain biking, and exploring new recipes to share with friends and family.