I remember my teenage years – stressing out about my skin before I would head to social gatherings, worried about what people would think of my acne and Acne Scarring.
You see, I didn’t listen to my mother’s advice “not to squeeze” so looking at my less than clear complexion really affected my self-esteem and the way I looked at myself. I never thought that I was pretty because my face was badly affected by deep marks.
These days I like to focus on my skin, and using the right products that enhance my natural beauty. So what are the choices for acne scars on your skin?
Silicone Scar Gel
Scarsil is an odourless, transparent and non-sticky gel that is ideal for the invisible treatment of acne scarring. What we like about Scarsil:
- It is transparent and odourless.
- Leaves no traces of the gel on the skin – it appears normal
- Easy to wear with makeup
- It also works with keloid scars, hypertrophic scars, surgical scars, traumatic scars, and burns.
How do you apply it?
Just pop it onto the affected area after washing your face and it helps to reduce the appearance of scarring. You can do this twice a day as part of your skincare regime.
Are there any precautions for using Scarsil?
- Avoid using it near the eye area.
- Do not use on mucous membranes and open wounds.
- Start the treatment once the pimple wound has completely healed.
Is there anything else I can do to minimise acne scarring?
- Take steps to help prevent future outbreaks.
As well as helping the appearance of acne scars, it is also important to practice good hygiene to keep your face clean and help prevent future outbreaks. Make sure to clean your face of grime and dirt regularly using a mild soap or cleanser that will not aggravate your scarring.
- Use sunscreen to prevent darkening of scars.
By regularly using sun protection, you are helping to prevent the acne scars from getting darker, so they are more likely to eventually fade away.
- Treat acne before it worsens.
Do not ignore acne breakouts as this may lead to serious scarring. The earlier you admit that there is a problem, the earlier it is that you can seek help. Over-the-counter acne products are your first line of defense, but if the situation is quite severe it may pay to visit a dermatologist to get the right kind of prescription for your needs.
Here are some products we offer in our webstore that can help with your acne scarring.
Scarsil Silicone Scar Gel 30ml
As mentioned above, Scarsil helps reduce the appearance of scarring. It works by softening the scar tissue and lightening the discolouration. You can use it on keloid scars, hypertrophic scars, surgical scars, traumatic scars and burns.
Scar Esthetique 60ml
Scar Esthetique’s deep penetrating action targets damaged tissues. It also help stimulate re-growth of damaged cells, as well as improving the appearance of deep scars.
So, if acne scarring has knocked your confidence, check out the scarring section of our online store for these and other great products to help you.
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