A safe and natural method to clear dark spots or scars left behind because of Acne, Sun Burn or Even Chemical Burn from any product that was too harsh for your skin.
How I got horrible chemical burn marks on my face:
Every once a while we fall for some not so good idea. The world is filled with DIY information that claims to help with most of our issues. Recently I learned a painful lesson about quick fixes for minor beauty concerns. I am sure just like me even you must have tried some desperate quick fixes without questioning their effectiveness.
Acne was not a concern for me in my teenage. Unfortunately, I cannot say the same now as my skin breaks out almost daily. Like me, many adults are facing scaring painful acne issues because of hormonal changes, pollution, stress, irregular & unhealthy food habits, and other lifestyle disorders. Adult acne is painful, spreads easily to other areas of the face and leave dark spots or scars.
Dark spots and scars almost covered my cheeks and I was desperately looking for a cure. I tried almost everything but natural ingredients are usually mild and they take time to work. I wanted something to clear the hideous spots fast and hence I started looking for something stronger.
I found a few blog articles and YouTube Videos that claimed that toothpaste could fade acne spots. Some claimed that one could have clear skin overnight by applying dots of white toothpaste on the spots. This trick must work for few as I read positive comments below these videos however, this idea had an adverse effect on my skin.
Last week I foolishly tried the toothpaste trick hoping it will erase dark spots from my face. Before going to bed, I carefully applied small dots of white toothpaste only on dark spots and wiped away any excess paste. The toothpaste did not sting so I slept calmly with the cool and minty feeling of toothpaste on my face.
The next morning I got up with a feeling of uneasiness on my face. I rushed to wash off the dried toothpaste from my face. I was horrified to find out that toothpaste left chemical burn marks all over my face. These marks were darker than the spots. The affected skin looked and felt dry, hard, wrinkly and completely unappealing. My heart sank and I started crying as I thought I made permanent damage to my facial skin.
Slow and steady natural cures are good for us, as they do not have any ugly side effects. After my toothpaste chemical burn experience, I have decided to strictly use only natural ingredients.
The two ingredients that saved my skin from chemical burn marks are Aloe Vera and Sandalwood.
How to Naturally and Safely Cure Chemical burn marks and dark spots:
Step 1: Wash your face with any natural cleanser like cold milk, curd, honey or a mild face wash
Step 2: Cut a small piece of Aloe Vera leaf and apply the gel generously all over your face and neck.
Aloe Vera hydrates and soothes the skin. It also moisturizes the skin so one can skip applying any lotions or creams for a few days.
Step 3: If your skin still needs additional moisturizer use virgin or cold-pressed coconut oil or almond oil or any other oil that suits you.
Step 4: Once or twice a day apply Sandalwood paste on affected area keep it for an hour and wash with cold water. One can keep the Sandalwood paste for a longer time also. It also has cooling properties so it helps cure the affected skin rapidly. I prefer Sandalwood stick and not the powder as the powder we get in the market may not be pure.
Step 5: Do not fuss about our skin and do not try to scratch or peel the burned skin. While drying your face dab with a soft towel lightly and do not use force to scrub off the rough burnt area. Let it heal on its own and keep it cool and hydrated with constant application of Aloe Vera Gel.
Step 6: The dark rough burnt part of the skin will slide off smoothly without leaving any scar or marks. I noticed my skin pigmentation got a lot lighter because of the constant application of Aloe Vera. Light spots are still visible but they are vanishing slowly as I apply Aloe and Sandalwood Daily.
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9 Natural (Edible) Ingredients for Flawless Radiant Skin
Never ever, try any new cosmetic or chemical product directly on your face. Always do a patch test on your arm or leg. Nature has a cure for everything. The toothpaste burnt marks were worse than the dark spots that I was desperately trying to cure. With this incident, I learned a lesson, never to fall for such short cut gimmicks. Stay wise and safe. Take care.
Leave a Comment below or by clicking “Comment” link under the Title of the Post, I Would Love to Know Your Opinion on This.
THE INFORMATIONS ARE VERY HELPFUL AND INFORMATIVE.
This content is very helpful for me. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for your comment. Yes, you can apply Aloe Vera on the affected area of your skin. Aloe Vera cures all kinds of burns and scars but it takes time so please be patient. In fact, I use Aloe gel every day and my skin has improved.
Take care, Good Luck.
Type here..Right now I do have some marks left by applying toothpaste on my face.Am not able to access sandalwood, can aloe Vera do if I use it alone? Thanks in advance
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Peeling skin is a common problem causing discomfort. This skin problem can be treated easily by using these natural remedies. Natural remedies are safe and effective for many skin problems. Thanks for sharing.
i got burns from a tca peel i did at home ,now i have black marks on my face . how do i treat this
Aloe vera is good for so much, thanks for sharing this.
This was a wonderful information on this page about the types-of acne scars in summer season with the outstanding steps to eliminate the acne scars from the Sensitive skin of body in a seven days by using the hemp seed oil with the best moisturizer cream daily according to the required period of a time after the recommendations of a doctor and also follow the instructions of a doctor which help you to remove this kind of acne scars skin disease with the use of best skin moisturizer cream ,My suggestion is you must go to a doctor one time in a week for starting of proper treatment of eliminating acne scars with the applying of hemp seed oil appeared on the Sensitive skin of body in a summer season due to the effect of sun rays,keep it in your mind don’t work in the light of sun because the heat of sun with the dust particles in sun rays increase the acne scars and cracks with lines on the skin due to the demaged of upper skin layers cells after the working of some time you notice the color of skin become black and cracks with lines are increased on the Sensitive skin of a body this is also a effect of skin cancer . So take care of skin and avoid to work in a light of sun . you also use hibiscus face mask on the face if necessary to work in the light of sun and also use carrot in the food salad .
Thanks.
Really useful information. I’m already using aloe vera, I will add sandalwood to the mix too – thanks!
How many days does it take to rid of the burnt marks? I have an important meeting day after tomorrow, I want my skin to be clear instantly. I am feeling very helpless. Please reply.
Can this method be used without sandalwood, because it is very hard to find here in the Philippines, perhaps a substitute? Another ingredient?
Thank You for the comment.
Nice way to clean dark spots
Going to share
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Great article. Couldn’t agree more with you. I have tried the toothpaste method and it didn’t react badly with my skin. Everyone’s skin is different so it’s important to patch test. Sandalwood did help me reduce the pigmentation left by acne. Aloe Vera is very soothing to the skin. Thanks for the tip.