Any break in the skin is considered to be a wound, whether it occurs as the result of cutting yourself accidentally or from a surgical procedure. As part of the healing process, your skin knits together to form a scar; how you scar depends on several factors, including heredity, age, ethnicity, skin type and depth of the wound. Scars are permanent, being bright red at first and then fading over time.
- Bromelain
Bromelain is extracted from the flesh and stems of the pineapple plant, however, the stems hold it in the highest concentration. It is a protease enzyme, meaning it helps digest certain proteins, making it a natural anti-inflammatant. Bromelain is often used following surgery to reduce tissue swelling, allowing wound healing and scar formation to occur. It is also used to treat post-surgical hematomas, or blood clots, that can form under the wound. Blood clots increase healing time by impeding wound healing and scar formation.
- Aloe Vera
The aloe vera plant is native to tropical and subtropical areas and has been used medicinally for thousands of years. The gel from the aloe vera plant contains substances that decrease pain and swelling while promoting healing, skin growth and skin repair. Aloe can be obtained as a fresh gel from the plant or in a commercial gel, cream or ointment.
- Gotu Kola
Gotu kola is an ancient herb, being used for centuries in parts of Asia to encourage wound healing. Its stems and leaves are collected for use in herbal medications. Gotu kola contains active compounds called triterpenoids, which appear to strengthen the skin, and increase blood supply and antioxidant activity around a wound or surgical incision. Triterpenoids also act to minimize scar formation and is beneficial for reducing keloid scars.
- Calendula
Calendula, or the pot marigold, is a bright yellow-gold flowering herb whose blossoms are collected for medicinal use. It can be applied topically as a cream or poultice made from a tea to stimulate production of collagen in wounds and surgical incisions. Calendula has the added benefit of providing some antibacterial activity, which helps prevent infection.
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What if your scars are not visible. how do heal them? Working for a boss who runs a diamond shop in Dubai Mall, i get internal scars every week. Doesn’t even let me go visit my family. He is not like this with all employees but i guess i’m the lucky one.