Acne Product Reviews & Reports

Posts Tagged ‘scars’

Whether from surgery, trauma, pregnancy or acne, scars can be problematic or even embarrassing. A safe, effective scar cream can be hard to find though. There are so many over the counter (OTC) products to choose from and they all make the same amazing claims. So where do you start?

Do your research before you spend the money. If you can, check the medical literature. While virtually all scar treatments make amazing claims, very few have any scientific evidence to back these up. Most people are left disappointed when the results fall well short of their expectations.

Vitamin E is the perfect example. Most people think vitamin E is the best remedy for scars. In reality it causes contact dermatitis in 33% of people who use it topically and it doesn’t even do anything for scar healing! Scientific and clinical studies have shown this time and time again yet many products continue to include it as an ingredient because of marketing…. because people expect it.

Another common ingredient is onion extract. Here again, many studies have found this to be ineffective as a scar therapy and no better than plain petroleum jelly.

Vitamin C on the other hand DOES improve scar healing, as does silicone. Both help improve scar appearance and texture, fading and softening both old and new scars. Vitamin C acts by encouraging healthy collagen formation (rather than unorganized collagen), and improves orientation of collagen fibers within the scar. The exact mechanism by which silicone works is unknown but it is thought to draw moisture into the scar.

Most scar products contain water which encourages the growth of bacteria. These bacteria are introduced into the cream once the container is opened by the user’s hand. To prevent this growth of bacteria and potential infections, skin care companies use preservatives like parabens, methylparabens and formaldehydes. While there are plenty more to choose from, these are the most commonly used preservatives. Unfortunately, they are also among the most irritating and cause contact allergy in as many as 9% of users.

Do you have scarring from surgery, acne, a burn, or skin injury? InviCible Scars Advanced Scar Treatment can help. InviCible is an effective, hypoallergenic scar cream. It contains NO preservatives, mineral oil, petroleum or fragrances, and is not tested on animals. Try our 30 Day Risk Free Trial today at www.inviciblescars.com