16 Amazing Home Remedies for Chickenpox Scars

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(Last Updated On: September 21, 2018)

Chickenpox Scars & Causes

Chickenpox scars are unpleasant marks on the skin, left by the severe viral infection – Chickenpox. [1]

The main reason behind chicken pox is Varicella-zoster virus. Since children are the primary victims of chicken pox, we often consider it as a ‘childhood rite of passage. [1]

There are some medical treatments such as excision, photo facial and dermabrasion to remove these marks. But those are too costly and come with visible side effects. It is worth considering some natural home remedies for chickenpox scars before you go for them. [2]

Symptoms of Chickenpox

Itchy rashes and red blisters are common symptoms of chickenpox along with fever, headache, and loss of appetite.

The classic chickenpox rash has three phases. [3]

After experiencing the initial symptoms for 2 to 3 days, the red or pink rashes begin to form all over your body.

During the next few days they transform into blisters; filled with fluid.

In the last phase, the blisters become crusty, and the edgy layer falls off leaving unsightly marks on your skin.

Home Remedies for Chickenpox Scars

You can perform any of the following home remedies to get back a scar free skin.

1. Baking Soda

Baking soda is alkaline. It can exfoliate and balance the pH or acidity level of the skin [4].

During a chickenpox outbreak, you have the natural urge to scratch and pick at the blisters. This habit leads to the formation and growth of scars in the first place.

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Baking soda does the extraordinary job of easing the itchiness of the scabs. Thus it prevents you from scratching them. Even in the case of formed scars, it can work as a natural cleansing agent.

Try this baking soda paste to get rid of chickenpox scars:
Add 2 tablespoons of baking soda with water and make a paste. Apply the paste to your scarred skin. Massage gently for 2-3 minutes. Allow it to dry. Wash off your skin with water. Repeat the process daily for quick results.

2. Coconut Water

Coconut water is a potent agent to deal with skin health issues. It is a storehouse of minerals, vitamins and essential nutrients for the nourishment of your skin.

It is rich in anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties like lauric acid, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and sodium [5].

The anti-inflammatory components can soothe and ease the irritation of your scabs. They also help to regulate cell growth and acidity level of the skin effectively. Daily use of coconut water can clear off the scar marks on your skin.

How to use coconut water for chickenpox scars:
Method 1: topical application
Make a solution mixing two glasses of coconut water and one glass of mildly warm water. Rinse your affected skin and scars with the solution for 15-20 minutes. Repeat the process thrice a week. You can also use a cotton ball to apply coconut water to the scars as well.
Method 2: Drink coconut water
Begin your day with a glass of coconut water on a daily basis.

Note: In case your blood pressure is low, consult an expert before drinking coconut water. It can lower your blood pressure levels.

3. Lemon Juice

Lemon juice comes with vitamin C, an essential vitamin that produces a skin-friendly protein called collagen. It makes the skin robust, resilient and flexible.

Lemon’s alpha hydroxy acid restores damaged skin. It is also a natural bleaching agent to fade the scars. [6]

Apply sunscreen before going outside if you use lemon juice treatments.

You can easily use lemon juice to reduce chickenpox scars:
Soak a cotton ball in the lemon juice. Apply the cotton ball onto your chicken pox scars. Wait for 10 minutes. Wash off using clean water

Note: Regular Use of lemon juice can make your skin photosensitive. So, don’t forget to apply sunscreen when you step out in the sun. In the case of sensitive skin, mix the lemon juice with water. [7]

4. Oats

Oats can help lighten even the most stubborn chicken pox scars. Oat is a great moisturizer to hydrate your skin. It can reduce the redness of skin and heal skin discoloration.

There are various methods of using oats to heal your scarred skin.

You can try these simple methods to soothe chickenpox scars:
Method 1: cooked oats massage
Boil 2 cups of water. Add 1 cup raw oats in it. Cook until its pasty. Let it cool down. Massage the cooked oats like a paste into the scarred skin for few minutes. Leave it on the skin for 10 minutes. Rinse off with water. Repeat the process regularly to fade scars.
Method 2: Oats with yogurt and lemon juice
Grind raw oats into a fine powder. Mix 1 cup of powder with 3 tablespoons of yogurt and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Apply the solution to scars. Let it dry on your skin. Wash your skin with cold water. Repeat the process until your scars fade.

5. Vitamin E

Reset your diet with vegetables, fruits, and nuts that are rich in vitamin E to repair your damaged skin. Vitamin E comes with anti-oxidants and collagen. These properties can clean bacteria, reduce scars and hydrate your skin. [8]

Some natural source of vitamin E: almonds, spinach, papaya, avocado, etc.

Here’s the process of a homemade vitamin E cream to get rid of your chicken pox marks:
Mash a ripe avocado. Add 2 tablespoons of raw apple cider vinegar and 2 tablespoons of honey to the mash. Apply the cream to scars. Leave it on the skin for 15-20 minutes. Wash off with water. Repeat the process regularly.

6. Honey

Honey is a great skin moisturizer. The natural bleaching properties of honey make the scar marks look lighter and less visible.

Its natural nutrients restore affected skin tissues by releasing oxygen from the red blood cells around the skin area. Honey removes the dead cells and boosts the healing process. [9]

Honey is one of the best natural agents that many prefer to get rid of chickenpox scars at home.

Learn how to make a mask using honey for chickenpox scars:
Mix 1 tablespoon of oats with an equal amount of water and stir it well until it turns into a soft paste. Add 1 tablespoon of honey to the paste and blend again. Apply the mixture to the scar affected area. Keep it on the skin for fifteen minutes. Wash with clean water.

7. Papaya Scrub

Papaya consists of unique papain enzyme. It exfoliates the skin off the dead and the discolored skin cells caused by scars.

Papaya is a hydrating agent for your skin because it’s low in sodium content. It also contains vitamin C and hence collagen to repair your skin tissues. [10]

Simple papaya scrub remedy for chickenpox scars:
Mix 5 tablespoons of brown sugar with 5 tablespoons of milk and blend it properly. Add 1 cup of papaya pulp to the solution of milk and sugar. Blend well. Wash the chicken pox-scarred skin with water and mild soap. Apply the papaya scrub right onto your skin. Give 15-20 minutes process time. Wash off with water.

8. Coconut Oil

The coconut oil at your home is more than just a hair oil. Its medium chain fatty acids can hydrate the skin and boost collagen production. [11]

This oil can generate new blood vessels in the scar affected areas quicker than any other natural remedy agents.

Here’s how you may use coconut oil to treat your chickenpox scars:
Pour extra virgin coconut oil into your palms. Apply the oil directly onto your scars. Massage gently and allow the skin to absorb the oil. Repeat the process 3 or 4 times a day.

9. Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe Vera has the reputation of being a potent herbal remedy for skin and hair.

It is full of anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. The soothing and cooling nature of Aloe Vera can ease the irritation and heal the chicken pox affected skin. [12]

This great moisturizer promotes collagen to regenerate new skin tissues in scarred areas.

Use Aloe Vera gel to soothe scars:
Slice open a fresh Aloe Vera leaf and extract the gel. Apply it on the pox-scars. Gently massage for 2-3 minutes. Leave it to dry until the skin feels tight. Wash it away with water. Repeat the process 3-4 times daily.

10. Cocoa Butter

Cocoa butter comes from cocoa seeds.

The concentrated fat of cocoa butter moisturizes the skin effectively. It’s rich in antioxidant that prevents the formation of free radicals and promotes cell boosting.

Cocoa butter acts as a fantastic cleansing agent and refines your skin tone.

Since it can reach deep into the skin layers, it can keep the moisture for a long time. It repairs the damaged skin and makes marks less visible. [13]

How to use cocoa butter for chickenpox scars:
Apply cocoa butter to the affected area. Massage in a circular motion for 2-3 minutes. Repeat the process three times daily.

11. Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender oil is well known for a host of therapeutic properties. [14]

The herbal oil is rich with antifungal and antiseptic properties for curing skin infections, scars, and wounds.

It is an exceptional healing agent to regenerate new tissue cells on scarred areas.

It’s better to dilute the lavender oil with a carrier oil before using it directly onto our skin.

How you may use lavender oil for chickenpox scars:
Add 1-2 drops of lavender oil to one of the carrier oils (coconut or olive oil). Apply the oil solution to your pox-marks. Repeat 2 to 3 times daily.

12. Calendula Oil

Calendula essential oil comes from the calendula plant that has a lot of medicinal values. [15]

Calendula comes with a fantastic healing power that can help repair scar tissue and nourish your skin.

This essential oil is a vital ingredient in skin treatment. Because it’s rich in antifungal, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties.

Direction of using calendula oil to heal chickenpox scars:
Mix a few drops of calendula essential oil with a night cream and form a paste. Apply the paste directly to the scars of your skin. Let it sit for 10 minutes. Wipe off with cotton or clean cloth and pat dry.

13. Essential Oils Mix

A mixture of essential oils can be an excellent remedy if you want to get rid of those pesky scars.

These essential oils come with their unique properties. Both lavender and calendula essential oils are famous for their wound healing properties. [14, 15]

Rosemary oil acts as an antiseptic, while chamomile oil brings back the cell metabolism into the skin. [16, 17]

You can mix these oils with lactic acid, an essential component to exfoliate and illuminate skin. [18]

You can try this simple essential oils mix to soothe scars:
Mix a few drops of each of rosemary oil, calendula oil, lavender oil, chamomile oil with a few drops of lactic acid. Apply the mixture directly on face and body where you have scars. Gently massage the affected area.

14. Sandalwood

Sandalwood powder is well-known for skin fairness.

People have been using sandalwood to nourish their skin since ancient time.

It can remove the scar and blemish from your pox affected skin. Especially red sandalwood has the power to improve your complexion and fade scars. [19]

Try this sandalwood paste to soothe scars:
Add 3 tablespoons of sandalwood powder with 3 tablespoons of raw honey or 2 tablespoons of rosewater. Blend them well. Cover your scarred skin with the paste. Let it dry on the skin. Wash off with water. Repeat the process three times daily.

15. Cucumber

We all know the importance of cucumbers in our lives for its numerous health benefits.

The juice of cucumbers can provide a fresh cooling effect on your irritated skin and ensure relief to it. It does wonders to the burning sensations that you may have because of chicken pox. [20]

This miracle veggie is high in water content which makes it an excellent home remedy for chickenpox scars.

It helps reduce the swelling of the skin. Its potent antioxidants lighten pox scars and heal damaged skin. [21]

How to use cucumber for chickenpox scars:
Mix 2 tablespoons of cucumber juice with water and soak the cotton balls in it. Apply the mixture to your affected skin with the help of the soaked cotton balls. Leave it on your skin for fifteen minutes. Wash off with clean water. Repeat this remedy daily till you get your expected output.

16. Scar Removal Cream

You can make your personalized scar removal cream at home by using various natural ingredients discussed above.

Following is a recipe for homemade scar removal cream that can heal your skin and diminish all scars.

Here’s how you can make scar removal cream:
Take a saucepan and pour 12 tablespoons of coconut oil and ½ cup of cocoa butter in it. Melt them in low heat. Remove the pan from the heat. Add 2 tablespoons of vitamin E oil and ½ tsp of lemon essential oil with the melted solution. As it cools down, it’ll thicken. Preserve it in a container. Use this cream on your scars three times a day.

Extra Tips for Controlling Chickenpox and its Scars

Add vitamin K enriched food into your diet, such as dairy products, tomatoes, green turnips, liver, broccoli, spinach, cabbage, etc.
Avoid scratching the blisters and rashes.
Hydrate your skin by drinking a lot of water. [22]
You can apply raw garlic paste on your scars to diminish them.
To ease the itchiness of the pox blisters, you can have a neem water bath.
Avoid sugar in your diet.
A homemade cream with neem leaves powder, turmeric powder, and coconut oil can be useful to lighten scars. [23]
Wash your face with mint juice.
Consult a dermatologist in case of severe pain and irritation of pox blisters.