Mederma : Advanced Scar Gel

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3.5
164 Reviews

Water (purified), Peg 200, Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Allium Cepa (Onion) Bulb Extract, Lecithin, Methylparaben, Sorbic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Fragrance.

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December 13, 2009

Pros:

it really does help your skin! no joke, i'm 25 and still have occasional acne breakouts but with other acne cures i rid myself in about 2-3 days or so.

Cons:

i mainly have acne scars on my cheeks, man...does this stuff ITCH! it feels like its making your skin tighter hence the itch sensation. Beauty hurts i suppose?*shrug*... smell is acceptable considering they don't use perfume or anything synthetic.

It really does work, you just have to endure the 'skin pull' sensation which will generate an itching sensation to where it's applied. Here's what i do: at night either wash your face in the shower/bath or over the sink with your acne medication before you're about to go to sleep, then apply mederma (guys, shave in the shower FIRST); put a fresh clean towel over your pillow case and sleep on it. I wish i had known sooner, because my breakouts and acne were being caused by my pillow cases, since i was lazy to change my pillow cases, i used the towel that i dried myself with as a pillow case, and my skin started clearing up. Scars using mederma started clearing up, not miraculously, but they are starting to smooth out.
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April 5, 2011

Pros:

it lightens dark red marks.

Cons:

you have to apply 4 times daily
ITCHES like CRAZY!!!!!
when you apply the 2nd time the residue from the 1st time you applied appear.

try it
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July 7, 2010

Pros:

Goes on under makeup
Dries fast
Smells good

Cons:

Tends to peel when you apply a lot or don't rub in well

This product is absoulutely wonderful! I have been using it for about a month and it has helped me out so much. I initially bought it for acne scars but it has not only helped even those out it has also cleared my acne up. I'm going to buy my second tube today and hopefully in another month all my scars will be gone!
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February 3, 2011

Pros:

-Helps fade acne scars.

Cons:

-It is inconvenient to have to apply 3 times a day, when you have busy days.

I DO NOT use the gel, I used to but I hated that it peeled when I put on makeup. Now I use the Merderma cream with spf. It is a few dollars extra, but worth it. It goes on easier & I have no problems with it with my make up. I used Mederma before for about 3 months, & it did help, I'm just can't remember how much it helped because it was a long time ago. But I remember that it did help, I just had to quit using it then because I couldn't afford it! lol. But now, I'm back on it, have been for a little over a month & I think it has helped. Most of my scars are really old, so I will continue using for some more months (if I can continue to afford it! lol) But I know for a fact it does help, so I do reccommend it.
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November 29, 2010

Pros:

-Nice texture

-Skin looks really great after you leave the gel on overnight

-Redness diminishes drastically

-Does not induce zits like other treatments seem to

-Keeps oil under control without drying out the skin

Cons:

-Peels if you don't rub it in enough

-Takes a while to see results on older scars

-Needs to be applied at least 3 times a day to get results

Even though it takes a lot of time and commitment, this product is great. I have really sensitive skin that breaks out in hives from almost anything I put on my face, and this really helps to get rid of the redness and the scars that have built up on my cheeks. If you use this with really good moisturizer (I use anti-aging serum at night and clinique during the day), it gives your skin a nice base to apply makeup to while allowing your skin to heal. I have noticed a big difference in just a few weeks.
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June 25, 2012

Pros:

I am still waiting for the effection.

Cons:

itchy

One time I forgot to use moisturizer before using mederma gel, itchy crazy. But next time I did. So I found the secret about eliminating the itch. Use moisturizer first!!! Trust me try again.
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September 22, 2010

Pros:

-Works fast
-Visible results

Cons:

-When used after my normal acne routine my skin had a horrible reaction to it

Good if you aren't using any acne treatments or if using on scars on your body
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August 31, 2009

Pros:

It works very well to get rid of newer scarring quickly. It does not itch IF you massage it into your skin.

Cons:

I haven't seen it work on the older scars (yet).

Hey! I noticed a lot of you said it stings, burns and itches when you put it on. If I just put the gel on and smear it around quickly it stings, but if I massage it into my skin for (at least) a good 30 seconds it doesn't sting at all. Hope it helps.
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June 10, 2009

Pros:

non-greasy, smells OK

Cons:

Rub too much, or use too much, and it comes off. Doesn't work well (gets clumpy and comes off) with the use of some face lotions. (I found it works great with Cetaphil.)

I've been using it for two weeks now and can see a difference in my skin. I suffered with acne for 10 years with a lot of scaring, 'rolling', 'ice-pick' and 'boxcar' type of scars and large pores on my nose and cheeks. Just after two weeks, using it 3-4 times a day (I don't wear makeup so it's easy), my whole face looks softer. I've been applying it on just about my whole face, concentrating on my nose, cheeks and jowel area. It rubs off with use of some face lotions, but I found it works great with using Cetaphil (applying the lotion after the Mederma). I swear, I can see a difference already and am very excited about how it might look after 6 more weeks!
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February 8, 2013

Pros:

So far I can see that its helping my scars, I only been using maderma for month, cant wait to see my face in 6 months

Cons:

3-4 times a day, but its worth it!!!

LOVE IT!!!!
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