Good or Excellent Response
13%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Moderate Response
49%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Side Effects
Low
How to Get It
Have a dermatologist or plastic surgeon? Make an appointment to get this procedure done. Don't have a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find a dermatologist or the American Society of Plastic Surgeons to find a plastic surgeon. Topical Treatments are also available over-the-counter.
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June 28, 2012
Product used: De Tuinen (Snail Gel)
Cons:
-I don't want to admit to friends and family about using slime from snails.
-Difficult to tell if the gel has absorbed into the skin or if its creating just a sticky layer as sometimes I can peel it off like glue.
I have been rubbing this on a particular mark/scar on the cheek of my face before I go to bed and its been almost two weeks. The mark/scar was caused by me picking at it over and over again which has left me with hard skin or a grey/brownish/purple colour healed over it. Since using the gel on this area, the scar/mark has stayed a pinkish red at the moment which to me is a good thing because it shows that it wants to regenerate new skin cells rather than left as an uneven skin tone forever because the skin feels it no longer needs to be repaired. It says on the product that it needs to be used 3 times a day, but I use it before I go to bed as I don't like to mix products with the snail gel together i.e make-up and moisturiser. The reason I've gave this a 3 rating because I'm not sure if it can work on my spots or bumps as it really made no difference unless I would need to be patient about it. I suppose I expected this to work instantly on spots so instead I use calamine lotion for this purpose alone and this snail gel on my scarring.
April 13, 2012
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
- made skin feel very soft
-evened out skin tone
-lightened some acne scars
-gives a bit of a glow
Cons:
-very slow to work, patience is needed
- only works to an extent in that it cannot completely diminish acne marks
- works better on old scars, new scars don't seem to be fading
I would recommend this product for mild acne and hyper pigmentation. I had very dark acne scars on my cheek and would never leave my house without covering it with make up. Thanks to bio oil I am now able to wear no make up as my acne marks have lightened significantly. The bottle lasts for a very long time, I have been using it twice a day for 4 months and I still have just under half left. It is a good product however, it takes a very long time to start working and it doesn't work very well on new scars. Patience and perseverence definately needed.
March 26, 2012
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Doesn't make face look greasy
Can apply under make up
Evens out skintone
Cons:
Made me break out on my chin
Clogged pores
Didnt make acne scars go away
I used it every morning and night just like I read in the directions for a month. I know you're suppose to use it for a minimum of 3 months but it started making me break out on my chin after 2 weeks. In the beganning I felt like it was working , evening out my skintone . But I recently stopped using it like 2 days ago . Everyone has different skin, so it might work for someone else.
March 17, 2012
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Not greasy or shiny.
Cons:
Couldn't tell if it was breaking me out and didn't see much improvement on my scars.
I have mixed reviews about Bio Oil. At times, I thought it improved my skin texture, other times, I thought it made me break out, especially on my chin! I have only used it for one month or so, I know you're supposed to use it a lot longer than that to see results but I wanted to leave my skin alone after getting more spots on my chin. The only thing I liked was how it didn't make my skin look greasy so I was able to put it on in the morning if I wanted to. It's all about trialling products to see what works for you, I don't think this one was for me.
March 8, 2012
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
glowing skin
nice smell
very moisturizing
healing ingredients
great for all skin issues-burns, bites, psoriasis
evens skin texture
Cons:
made me break out
little to no acne scar improvement
I used it as directed which is daily and it ended up clogging my pores and giving me a breakout and my skin isn't even oily to begin with. I didn't see any improvement in scarring either. But I do still buy and use this product, just not too often. It makes me glow and I keep it on hand all summer long. I use once a week as a depp moisture treatment when I feel dry and patchy. I use it on chapped lips (instant healing). And on all bug bites, burns, scratches and psoriasis patches. It clears those up quickly just didn't work so well on my face.
September 17, 2011
Product used: Olay (Regenerist Microdermabrasion & Peel System)
Pros:
made my skin feel smooth ( good at getting an dead or dry skin off)
good exfoliation
did not make make me brake out any worse then i already was.
i like the lactic acid, i could feel it working on my skin
Cons:
only works on the top layer of skin so it didnt really take away acne scars or even skin tone
cystals are a bit harsh if you have acne breakout
works well as a good exfoliator if you skin is dry, but i wouldn't use it if you have alot of acne breakouts but it is better then other exfoliator's such as st. lves because these cystals actully dissolve on your skin
February 7, 2011
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
nice smell, see results in few days,
Cons:
costly, time consuming when ur busy cant aplly 3-4 times, slow improvment for old acne scars.
i m applying for few months i have 3-4 scars on my cheeks . it working slowly but i was using it daily.
January 20, 2011
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
It makes a nice moisturizer, I rarely break out because of this oil.
Cons:
I haven't seen MUCH changing as far as my skin tone evening out or any scars going away.
The directions DO SAY to use this product for a MINIMUM of three months straight. Two applications daily. I bought this around December of 2010 and I don't always apply TWICE. But I do use it fairy often. I'd recommend this only for usage as a moisturizer.
September 26, 2010
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
-Prevents acne scars from newly-popped pimples
-Very light feel
-Can wear it as a UV protectant
-Can use on cuts/marks around the body
Cons:
-Pricey
-You have to act quick! -Won't do much/takes a long time to see any effect on old scars
I would reccomend this to anyone who is getting acne for the first time or wants a light UV protectant with an added bonus. Too slow/not porwelful enough for old acne scars.
June 8, 2010
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
works pretty good so far doesnt bother me at all and its not oily like i keep reading u only needed a little
Cons:
its kinda expensive at walgreens
it makes my skin feel really good i put after i get out the shower whille me pures are still open and it works really good on my pregnant tummy.
Pros:
-Turning my discoloured, dead skin mark/scar into a pinkish red and I have been using it sparingly just under 2 weeks.
-Smells nice and its a thick gel which makes a change from cream and liquids.