Aloe Vera for Scars

Good morning darlings!  Today I have another neat tip for you.  This I will say is very, very effective.  This trick has helped me a lot, especially since I am pretty clumsy with some nicks and cuts from here and there.  I have also got some minor burns which left some pretty bad scars but I can barely even see them  now.  What did help me with it?  Aloe vera! I am so thankful to the one who shared me this tip.  She has no scars because her mom applied this to her since she was a little girl.  Now, I am returning the favor by sharing with you the wonders of this humble plant :)
Aloe Vera for Scars


Aloe vera has amazing healing properties.  It does help promoting new skin cell growth.  It can deeply penetrate into the skin, moisturizing it, and getting rid of dead skin cells.  It also helps not only with production of new and healthy skin cells and repair of damaged ones but also protect them.  It is also helpful in collagen production, improving the elasticity of the skin.  Many expensive creams and gels contain aloe vera for scar removal, so why not do our skin some favor and skip all those chemicals and preservatives and get it straight from the plant, shall we?  First, invest in an aloe plant.  You can get this from your local nursery or even your friendly neighbors.  I got mine from my mom.  Just dig some "pups" or "baby plants" beside the mother plant and transplant it into a pot.  Make sure the soil has good drainage by placing some rocks at the bottom of the pot and keep it bathing under the sun.  Watering does not have to be daily but make sure the top soil does not dry up.  I placed mine in a pot and not directly on ground because these plants can be invasive, so to prevent that from happening, better contain it.  Also, because aloe vera thrives in dry desert conditions, add some sand and rocks to your soil mixture because aloe does not want "wet feet."
Aloe Vera for Scars

Start by removing a leaf from your plant.  Make sure the leaf is clean by washing it.  I like pulling leaves at the bottom of the plant, not only because they are larger and "juicier" but this method would also promote growth for your aloe plant.  By removing leaves at the bottom, the plant's energy will focus on producing new leaves, thus more aloe for us to use ;)
Aloe Vera for Scars

Get a clean knife and just cut the leaf crosswise.  The inside of the leaf will now be exposed.  The gooey fluid now comes out.  This is the precious stuff we need.  You will also see the meat of the aloe leaf.  It has gelatinous material which we can squeeze out later to release more fluid.
Aloe Vera for Scars

You can now directly apply the aloe on your scars.  Rub it in circles to make sure it penetrates your skin.  I love doing this in the morning.  It has become a routine.  After I have watered my small pocket garden, I'd pinch a small part of the aloe leaf and apply it to my skin and leave it there.  Just let the juice dry up on you skin.  I suggest you apply aloe on your scars everyday and you will notice the difference.  Scars would fade faster.  The smaller ones would be gone in just a matter of weeks, but for older and deeper cuts, this would take a while but would definitely improve.  I've got this nasty burn at the back of my wrist before which left an ugly scar that is now virtually gone.  You would have to look closely and meticulously to be able to see it. 
Aloe Vera for Scars
Okay, this last step is optional.  If you cannot get a hold of an aloe plant but are able to get some leaves, just cut a small part of the leaf you used on your scars then place the leaf inside the fridge.  This is how it would look like the day after.  The leaf has closed and healed itself.  It now has a thin film protecting the inside of the leaf.  Just cut this part and your aloe is again ready to use.
Aloe Vera for Scars
Good luck! :)  I do hope this tip helps you.  Share your stories with aloe.  I would love to read about them.
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57 comments:

  1. nice post dear :) xx
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  2. I use aloe vera too. I haven't tried the original gel from the plant though.

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  3. Lovely post dear...aloe vera is too good for skin...:-)

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  4. Aloe Vera alert! Super tip! xxx

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  5. thanks for sharing that super tips. I also followed back.

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  6. Great tip. It is good for hair loss and prevents dandruff too :)

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  7. Woww i just know aloe vera can help us this much as healing the scar. Thanks for the tips.

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  8. owh i love aloe vera gel too..but i buy it from store n whenever i feel itchy or dry i jus apply to my skin!

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    1. thanks! the "raw" form does wonders for the skin :) hope you could grab a hold of a plant, waaaaaay better than over-the-counter products :)

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  9. Thank you for this tip! Grabe sis I admire you for being so tedious in taking photos, editing and posting :) Galing!

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    1. thanks for your kind words jacq :) i appreciate it.thank you!

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  10. Nice tips. I will try them out :)

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  11. I've heard good things about aloe- such an amazing plant. :)

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  12. Great post. I use aloe vera for repairing my hair. :)
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  13. I've never heard of this before. I'm just like you, very clumsy. So I'll have to try this next time ;)
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    1. let me know if it works for you ^_^ thanks!

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  14. Great tip dear :) I've heard aloe vera is also great for sun burns...
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  15. I didn't know this fact before and as I have some minor scars and burns too ( I am pretty clumsy too!) I would really love to try this method!

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    1. it's very effective :) you'll be surprised how a humble plant can do wonders for the skin. thanks maddie! joined your giveaway.

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  16. I love aloe, too. It has always been one of the home remedies in my country - my grandma had a few plants and then all women in my family followed her steps, too. :)
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    1. wow, nice family tradition :) passing on beauty secrets from one generation to another. thanks for stopping by!

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  17. GREAT Inspiration

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  18. I've heard about the healing properties of aloe vera but I've yet to try it.
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    1. you're welcome rowena. thanks for following me too :) you've got a nice blog.keep in touch!

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  19. That's a super tip!
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  20. Great post.love aloe vera products.it has very useful benefits
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  21. Awesome post :) aloe has many skin benefits .. I don't have an aloe Vera shrub but I use store bought aloe Vera gel.. I should grow a shrub soon :) thanks for sharing

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  22. Wow! I thought this is only good for the hair. Now I must find an aloe vera plant in a pot to keep and use for my stubborn scar on my knee! Thanks for sharing this Angel! :)

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  23. my mom used to put some on her hair and let it stay there for quite a while before she takes a shower. I just can't stand the smell but I must admit that mom's hair is smooth and soft! :D

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    1. what i don't like about it is the texture, but dedma na :) effective naman.hehehe! they say it's good for dandruff also.

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  24. I didn't know about this thing... thank you so much for sharing.

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    1. you're welcome girl :) i enjoy reading your blog, totoo and walang kyeme. keep up the good work!

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  25. Oh, wow! Never really knew aloe vera can heal scars; I thought it's for hair lang. Thank you for sharing! I shall find aloe vera soon!

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  26. Thank you for sharing!
    XO,
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  27. Nice tips dear. Thanks for sharing :)

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