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June 22, 2009
Product used: Emu Oil
Cons:
NONE
I have had acne since high school and NOTHING worked. I've been on Accutane, creams, washes, pills, etc...Emu oil is AMAZING! Someone gave it to me for it's healing purposes and i havem in turn, given it to my sisters to use - they're clearing up too :) I don't care that it's oil, b/c it's not clogging like any other product and the fact that it comes from an animal doesn't bother me either. i'd do anything for clear skin! try it - you have nothing to lose! it's fabulous!
June 17, 2009
Product used: MaMa (Lotion)
Pros:
Reduces pimpless, redness, and scarring.
Cons:
May be a little expensive for some.
Most of the acne products I've used have been medications prescribed by my doctor, but I found that none of those truly worked. Then I decided to try MaMa Lotion and I'm really glad I did. My skin has cleared up a lot, and is also less oily. Bottom line, MaMa lotion is good for reducing acne, but it does not make it go away (although I do not believe there is a product that will do that) I STILL get pimples here and there, but they are usually small and gone within a day or two. Before using MaMa, I would get very large cystic type acne, but not anymore. I really like this product and will continue to use it in hopes that I will have even better reviews after a few years of use. TIP: It is best to use this lotion with a moisturizer, as the lotion is a bit sticky and will help make your skin feel more smooth.
April 26, 2009
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
It works
Easy to use
Cons:
A bit expensive, but then its my face so I didn't mind.
I fell and cut my face and ended up with a scar from eye to lips. I have been using merderma for a month and a half and I have been significant improvement, even after just the first couple of days. So I decided to use it on an old raised scar on my face that is 3 years old and it has been about three weeks I am seeing a difference! I am considering using it on my fine lines even and see if that would work. I am so so impressed with Mcderma. It is very pricey and I had considered buying the CVS brand scar therapy. I am so glad I didn't.
March 18, 2009
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
Fades marks significantly to completely
Cons:
Smells, can irritate skin if used with BP at the same time, make-up does not go well over it
This stuff really does work. I use it all the time to help fade post acne marks and scars and it makes them go away completely when used consistently. You may have to use this for up to 6 months, but that is going to be the case with any scar treatment. But, JUST KEEP USING IT!! I promise that you will see results at least SOME results. Usually it takes me about 2-3 months to see complete results. But, it 100% clears up my scars. The only scars that it has dissapointed me with a indented scars. While it did help to reduce the redness, it does not fill in the lost tissue. It doesn't promise to do that, though.
February 22, 2009
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Lightens scars. Smells nice. Cleared my skin. Helped my uneven skin tone. Worked fairly fast on my skin.
Cons:
Takes a long time for the Bio-Oil to soak into skin, even after it's rubbed in.
I have only used this product for 3 weeks (on my face; acne scars) and already the dark spots I had are fading into nothing, and it no longer looks like I have a whole bunch of acne. I am extremely happy with this product, thanks to it, I no longer need foundation!
August 8, 2008
Product used: MaMa (Lotion)
Pros:
Good exfoliant. Reduces hyperpigmentation from old acne. Helps minorly with scarring other than hyperpigmentation.
Cons:
Will not do the job on true acne scars. Need a more serious treatment. Does not effectively eliminate breakouts. Consistency is thick and can be grainy.
I used this product for a year. I would use it every night. It makes your skin smoother as most hydroxy acids do and does a great job with clearing up red spots from old acne, but it did not stop me from breaking out, just reduced breakouts a bit. And I still have the rolling scars from some bad blemishes. Dan's regimen or BP works better for reducing breakouts, however, BP doesn't do anything for the scars. Only recommended for people who are not breaking out anymore or who have very mild acne and hyperpigmentation problems.
July 24, 2008
Product used: Elicina (Original Crema de Caracol Snail Cream)
Pros:
soft skin, clear and less oily so i don't moisterize which if you have normal or dry skin you definiely should if your going to use this product.
Cons:
dry patches on skin but went away and it at first made my skin more oily but then kinda dried it but now its just normal
At first i was like what the hell it hasn't done anything to my skin which is super oily you can use it to deep fry food and I get huge underground pimples and white and black heads. As soon as I pop one, or it just goes away, another comes out on a different area of my skin so its very hormonal. So anyways after a month I noticed i was getting less oily and i had some dark spots that vanished and blackheads started coming out by there own which was weird. Then as soon as i got a pimple it would go away in 3days or less and if left a dark spot it would vanish in 3days at the most. Now after 2 months my skin pits and nose bumps are gone which was f-ing amazing and i couldn believe it, of course i think it did this because it exfoliates and renews skin rapidly which explains why i got some nasty sandpaper patches on my skin but went away in a week and now everything in my skin seems to be cleansing itself. I've tried everything and this so far has made the most difference to MY skin.
June 27, 2013
Product used: Emu Oil
Love it
Pros:
It works on scars/marks
Is effectively helping to heal my skin, especially since I'm on Accutane at the moment
Leaves skin feeling healthy and soft
Cons:
Very, very greasy/ oily
Not cheap
I have been using this for about 4 months now. At first I used it in the morning and in the evening but now I only use it before bed because it's so greasy and it makes my skin look so shiny.
It has reduced the appearance of my post inflammation hyper pigmentation and it leaves your skin feeling really soft.
July 14, 2012
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Evened out skin tone quickly,
Old scares seem to fade
Cons:
Have noticed darkening of pores,
Also have small small bumps forming on chin like everyone else,
Since I have oily skin I have to put on at night
I have only been using this product for about two weeks now. I know it takes longer to fully start working, but I can tell a difference already. For anyone concerned about the darker pores and small bumps, do not put on oily spots. Your chin, nose, and center forehead has the most oil produced on your entire face. So, I would not recommend putting it on those places. My cheeks have really bad scares, and they are super red. With this product, they have reduced greatly. Have not had a single pimple, even after only two weeks!!! (Got mine from Ultra, can get it online at [link removed])
November 4, 2011
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
reduces red scars left by acne at a noticeable rate
moisturizing
calming
does not clog pores/induce allergic reaction
Cons:
Greasy
I don't break out often but when i do it always leaves red scars that take about 1 year to go away. Of course in the meanwhile i get new pimples and so it is a never ending cycle. The thing that i have realized that really works for me is to use apple cider vinegar as a toner once a day, and to use emu oil (mixed with two drops of 28,000 IU of vitamin E) as a lotion, usually at night I wipe off the emu oil after 15 mins because its so greasy, but dont wash it off. I've noticed that in the morning my skin is glowing and the red scars look noticeably less red. My scars havent gone away yet but since emu oil actually helps to reduce breakouts, i hope to be scar free in the new year!
Pros:
Clears skin (some pimples overnight), non-drying, moisturizing, fades scars