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How to Treat Scar Tissue?
Scars are not bad things-
they are simply the body’s response to injury and to heal you-which is a good
thing. Some we wear like a badge of honor, while others we would rather hide.
From
a cosmetic standpoint, I try not to fret too much, but every now and again I
end up with something I’d just rather not have lingering around -and that’s
when I bust out the scar
butter.
This
is an extremely simple butter that works well to soften up the tough fibers of
the scar
tissue. It’s easy to make, lovely to use, and effective.
-1-2
tablespoons of beeswax
-2 tablespoons of avocado oil
-1 tablespoon tamanu oil
-2 tablespoons shea butter
-A small glass jar
-2 tablespoons of avocado oil
-1 tablespoon tamanu oil
-2 tablespoons shea butter
-A small glass jar
Why Need Beeswax to
Treat Scar Tissue?
Beeswax
gives body to this butter and helps hold it together. It also has softening and
protective qualities that make it a valuable addition to many skin care
recipes.
Why Need Shea Butter
to Treat Scar Tissue?
Shea
butter (Butyrispermum parkii) makes an excellent moisturizer, and has the
benefit - among many others- of containing oleic acid, which enhances the
ability to penetrate skin. It is an occlusive emollient-which means it traps
water in the skin in addition to the softness and suppleness it brings.
It
is obtained by waiting years (typically around 15-20) for the Karite tree in
West Africa to bear good quality fruit for harvesting. The fruits from the nut
are picked, cracked, grilled, and then pounded or milled.
Afterwards
they are boiled in water to extract the shea butter, which is scooped out and
left to cool. Because the trees are so precious, make sure that you get high
quality raw shea from a sustainable source.
Why Need Avocado oil
to Treat Scar Tissue?
Avocado
oil (Persea gratissima) is a star here. It is extremely nourishing, but it’s
not magic, like many claim it to be. That said, it is pretty neat. Skin absorbs
avocado somewhat slowly.
That
means while it gets warmed to body temperature, there’s a bit of that oily
residue on the skin (this is fine, by the way, since it gives you a chance to
helpfully massage the butter into the scar a bit.) There are many claims out
there that avocado oil penetrates deeper into the skin, due to the way its
components are structured.
On
the flip side there is research that shows that it does appear in the upper
layers of the stratum corneum (the tougher outer layers of our skin) but not
any deeper than that.
If
that’s the case, it’s still definitely protective. It’s an occlusive, forming a
protective film and lowering the transepidermal water loss (basically the water
that passes from your inside to your outside via the skin, or simply, a loss of
moisture) so this is greatly beneficial for keeping the scar tissue
moisturized. Any way you spin it, I’ve found it to be an incredibly useful
addition to this butter.
Why Need Tamanu oil
to Treat Scar Tissue?
Tamanu
oil is extracted from the fruit of a tree found originally in Polynesia. It
consists of (roughly) 38% linoleic acid, 34% oleic acid, 13% stearic acid, and
12% palmitic acid. So basically all of our favorite fatty acids, which makes it
an extraordinary oil when it comes to healing skin, especially scarring.
It
is deeply penetrating (thanks oleic!) and moisturizing, and also acts as an
anti-inflammatory, which can help with any swelling up or irritation you may
have on or around the scar.
Directions
Set
up a double boiler and melt the beeswax. You can play around with the amount of
beeswax you like - more yields a firmer butter, while less results in a softer
one. Then add in the avocado oil and the tamanu oil. Finally, remove from the
heat and stir in the shea butter until it is melted.
Be
sure to add the shea butter last and after you have taken it off the heat as it
is more sensitive to heat than other carriers. Pour into your jar and allow it
to cool.
Keep
in a cool, dark place out of direct sunlight. Up to three times daily, work a
generous amount of the butter into the scar, massaging gently as you go, until
most of the butter is absorbed.
When can I use this
to treat scar tissue?
After
the scab has fallen off and the skin is completely sealed, use this as soon as
possible. The longer you wait the less effective any remedies for scars will
be.
Does the massaging work
to treat scar tissue?
Some
people claim it softens up the fibrous collagen, breaking it down and helping
the scar fade faster. Be sure to check with a professional before starting any
sort of massage regimen, and a wound may need longer to heal before the tissue
can handle it. When I say “massage” here I mean rub it thoroughly and firmly
but not too rough-you don’t need to dig into it.
By
Claire Goodall (a bee-obsessed natural-convert from Minnesota) who is a
holistic health lover. She is the author of Everyday Roots Book.
It’s
a Book that she creates to help you replace the toxic products and medications
in your home with healthier, all-natural alternatives.
It
contains 215+ effective home remedies and covers everything you will need to
protect your family and save money every month.
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