Innovations designed to reduce the construction sector's infamously large carbon emissions prioritise the sustainability of the sector. Low-carbon concrete technology advancements are currently of utmost importance due to mounting political pressure. The majority of structures' exteriors are made of concrete, which makes it susceptible to weathering and persistent deterioration. If its engineering features could be restored intrinsically, structural resilience would see extraordinary breakthroughs. The advancement of self-healing concrete (SHC) research towards structural viability has frequently been hampered by the breadth of material development and assessment with contradictory field testing. This essay provides a summary of current developments in SHC and discusses the potential and drawbacks of well-known therapeutic approaches. Additionally, patterns are seen to look at how SHC affects engineering qualities.