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March 28, 2009
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Cons:
none yet
I would recommend it to people. But not everyones skin is the same and may react differently. It worked wonders on my skin, I really like it and I have been using it for a couple of weeks and already noticed quite a difference in my skin for the best. I am very pleased with this product and it is very reasonably priced.
February 11, 2009
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
IT WORKS, IF YOU GIVE IT TIME
Cons:
ONLY CON IS THE PRICE BUT IT WORKS
FOLLOW DIRECTIONS AND THEN POST A REVIEW PEOPLE!!! You have to apply it 3 to 4 times a day for 8 weeks even for new scars, old scars is 3months minimum, so dont post a review is you cant follow directions!!!! It doesnt smell, and it wont itch as long as you dont mix it with lotion (don't put it on immediately after or before another product, rub it in and let it dry before you but clothes back on or other products) I have been using it for 7 years on various scars and stretch marks and it works wanders. The scar (im african american) is closer to my skin tone instead of puffy and white, and it is half the size. When i was a teenager i only used it twice a day and it still worked after 3 months. I have had some large stratch marks and scar, which makes it more expensive but worth it.
February 11, 2009
Pros:
Cheap, easy to apply, fades stubborn acne scars
Cons:
None that I can think of
This stuff is great! My scars are fading drastically in only a weeks time. It's also a very affordable price! I don't get why people say there is a funky smell...to me it doesn't have a smell and if it does it's obviously not noticeable. The tube is small, but a little bit goes a long way! And for the price, you really can't complain :) Some reviewers state it burns their skin, that's never happened to me. I don't even feel it when I apply it, and I forget it's there from then on, so idk. Maybe it depends on peoples skin type.
January 31, 2009
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
I went into the chemist to get some bio oil but the woman in there said to get the flexitol nourishing oil which has exactly the same oils in but slightly cheaper and a woman in the chemist uses it and says its excellent!
Cons:
None!
I used it for the first time last night and i can see an improvement already! my skin seems less red and my acne scars have definatly gone down on my face!
I really recommend this flexitol nourishing oil as its exactly the same ingredients as bio oil but a cheaper price tag!!
January 31, 2009
Product used: Elicina (Original Crema de Caracol Snail Cream)
Pros:
smooths the skin, lightens skin tone, dries up fast, reduce red acne spots
Cons:
no cons yet
This product works quite well. I've been on it a month, however i decided to continue using it for a few months, than i will determine if this product is great as its reputation and other users claims it to be.
January 25, 2009
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
Doesn't clog pores, helps red marks heal and fade, moisturizes and softens skin, doesn't smell bad considering it's the fat from the back of an emu, inexpensive way to attack scarring
Cons:
looks oily on the skin (doesn't necessarily feel like there's a ton of oil on your face, though)
I've used this product for exactly one week. It's not a miracle cure/product, but I have noticed that my red marks are fading more quickly. I have not noticed it reducing inflammation in active acne, though. But also, it doesn't cause active acne, so it certainly won't hurt anything. I only apply it at night (due to the oiliness, I am not attempting to cover this stuff with make-up...would probably turn my brushes and make-up a gunky mess), and I just apply it to the areas that need to heal. Any red marks or possible scars get doused in this stuff each night before (usually try to let it absorb for close to half an hour if I can) I apply my topical retinoid and antibiotic. So basically, I use it in place of a moisturizer. I'm hoping that with continued use, I will achieve more dramatic results. The brand I use is Thunder Ridge Emu Products which I purchased from a local Vitamin World for $16. It is 100% Emu Oil, so it isn't smelly. Many benefits. Few cons. I'd try it if
September 23, 2008
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
Emu oil is a proven anti-inflammatory, with effects comparable to that of ibuprofen; a bacteriostatic, meaning that it does not promote the growth of bacteria;a highly penetrating oil that absorbs without leaving a greasy feel; and a non-comedogenic.
Cons:
100% Emu Oil is very thick. Not all products are sourced from the actual animal. Is an animal bi-product.
Started getting pimples at age 10, got bad at age 12. Moderate acne consistently till 19 1/2. I'm 20. Don't have a pimple anymore Emu oil naturally contains Vitamin E, which is a major antioxidant and healing agent; Vitamin A, a known skin repairer and antioxidant; Linoleic acid, which helps to ease muscle aches and joint pain; Oleic acid, which is a proven skin cell regenerator and anti-wrinkle agent; Sapogens, proven skin softeners; and Terpines, known antiseptics You must get a product that is 100% emu oil. I add tea tree oil (however much you like) to thin the oil out. Tea tree oil application can be as beneficial as 5% Benzoyl Peroxide (just takes a little longer to see the effects) so this way its a treatment and a moisturiser.
Tea Tree oil has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. But get the 100% tea tree oil from your Pharmacy not the mixed. (You can use it as a spot treatment undiluted but suggest for all over face, mix it with the emu oil or other car
June 3, 2008
Product used: Elicina (Original Crema de Caracol Snail Cream)
Pros:
worked miracles on former acne scars!
Cons:
I thought it was expensive, but not nearly as expensive as a lot of things on the market. And it definitely works!
My face used to look like a war zone terrorized by bombs and volcanoes, but now people compliment me on my complexion all the time. I used it at the same time I used Acutane, which usually irritates skin a lot and makes it pretty red. Elicina took the dry edge off in my face, so my skin could not only clear up, but the scars could HEAL at the same time
February 28, 2008
Product used: MaMa (Lotion)
Pros:
seemed like it started working immediately. made skin smooth, soft and decreased inflammation of current acne.
Cons:
none
i actually got this as a sample for free because i actually ordered green cream, which is a retinol, and the mama lotion came with it. i decided to alternate the two between nights and it seems to be working a lot. the mama lotion really calms things down and i can already see improvement. i don't have a lot of cystic acne, just mostly clogged pores and some scarring, but this seems to be working better than anything i've tried over the years. i'm quite a skeptic about acne products and this is definitely worth a try, especially if you're looking for something to fix the skin from past acne problems. i will buy a bigger bottle of it when the sample is done, which i hear is a bit costly but worth it.
January 22, 2008
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
Good moisturizer...
Cons:
Makes tiny red spots. itchy sometimes.
Didn't help my acne scar, but it moisturizes your skin, especially under my eyes.I think I developed blackheads using this product.
It not worked for me. I tried the Emu Oil for a few months.I occasionally experienced itchiness (my cheek area and forehead). It does moisturizes my skin well, but I also developed tiny red spots (and small zits), and blackheads.
I didn't see any improvement for my scars and red spots. I don't really recommend people to use it. My skin is sensitive and combination of oily and dry skin.
Pros:
inexpensive, easy to apply, my skin was starting to get dry and bio oil made it smooth and radiant, the appearance of acne marks faded slightly right away.