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Good or Excellent Response
13%
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Strength of Evidence
Moderate Response
49%
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Strength of Evidence
Side Effects
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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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April 3, 2011
Product used: MaMa (Lotion)
Cons:
Sticky
Stings
Although the consistency of this aha is very sticky and stings, I would recommend it above all. It's doing me some good. I use this with my PMD kit and continue to apply Differin every morning. It wouldn't hurt to try. It's an AHA and has great benefits for the skin. I'm 23 years old and don't have to worry about wrinkles just yet but I'm sure if I continue using this every other night for the rest of my life, I won't have to worry about wrinkles in the future either.
August 11, 2009
Product used: Elicina (Original Crema de Caracol Snail Cream)
Pros:
Beautiful skin after about 2 weeks
Cons:
Bit expensive for such a small jar
Cystic pimples are super stubborn when they do appear, they can stay on my face (mainly cheeks) for up to 2 weeks. After about 2 weeks of using Elicina the pimples started getting smaller, weren't as red and didn't hurt as much. It didn't get rid of my acne entirely - I didn't continue to use it after I had finished the jar as it was a bit dear for me - but it leaves the skin beautiful. It's great, I have recommended it to friends because I am that confident in this product =)
August 11, 2009
Product used: MaMa (Lotion)
Pros:
Makes your skin smooth, brighter, less acne and fine lines. Very affordable considering how long 1 bottle can last plus you don't have to pay that $20 or $40 co-pay for a dermatologist.
Cons:
Doesn't smell that great, and a little sticky, but worth it for the results that you get
I developed acne at 22, finally, 2 years later I have found something that takes care of acne, sun damage and even fine lines around my eyes and mouth. I was starting to get small scars and those have all but dissappeared.
My derm put me on Ziana gel about 3 months ago for and it never really did much to control my break-outs. I still use the Ziana gel at night and use the MaMa lotion every morning before I apply my make-up. The first week was like night and day in the difference in my skin. I love this stuff!!
August 8, 2009
Product used: MaMa (Lotion)
Pros:
It works and I love the new M2 Skin Care Version the Skin Refinish
Cons:
it is a bit sticky and doesn't have a fragrance and I like that but my wife thinks it is a bit smelly
If you want to try it Most people seem to have good results and I think it is normal for a few to not like it but the vast majority seem to have good results. I have a sister where sulfer based crap is the only stuff that works for her but I love Love LOVE this stuff
July 14, 2009
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
It works after about 2-3 months but thats only on face, I havent tried it on the body yet.
Cons:
It's expensive!
$20.00 for this is so expensive but other than that it works after a couple months and it's pretty good. But I had a posion ivy scar and it didnt work on it yet so idk I might have to keep trying on it. But for acne yeah it works and it doesent make you break out and you can use it as a moisturizer and it wont break you out.
June 23, 2009
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
available anywhere.
Cons:
didn't work for me
Used it for months, just plain didn't work for me
June 19, 2009
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Makes your skin really soft and visible reduces scars even acne scars. That's what I've been using it for seemed to get rid of the bumps I already had! and is slowly lightening my shallow scars!
Cons:
kinda oily I put the smallest layer under my foundation if you put too much your makeup is going to look awful by the end of the day! haha so bring your makeup pouch I suppose if you're trying it out and don't know how much is enough!
It does slowly fade scars! I've only been using 3 weeks though so it says minimum of 3 months! So I only will have to see by then! I'd say don't use it if you'd like to get rid of acne because it kind of created tiny itty bitty bumps on my forehead? Kinda annoying but its nice and I was only using biooil but now I'm using other stuff so little bumps will be gone soon! BUT BUY! Does get rid of scarring very well
June 16, 2009
Product used: MaMa (Lotion)
Pros:
Fades light acne scarring away.
Cool bottle.
Cons:
Just slightly fades the scars away, doesn't exactly get rid of them.
I've been using this product for about 3 months now. I have definitely noticed an improvement in my acne scars. I use it about every other night. Easy to apply, smell is not bad, and helps fades scars away.
June 12, 2009
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
More radiant and softer skin. Not greasy, absorbs into the skin. As soon as I began using the product, I could tell a difference in the color of my scars on my legs from the chicken pox when I was younger.
Cons:
None
For the price it's a really great product. As far as scars, it works perfectly. DO NOT use on acne unless you only have scars from it, it may make it worse. I love this product, I prefer this over palmer's cocoa butter! My legs are looking awesome now, and I feel more confident with wearing shorts because my scars are fading.
May 29, 2009
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
After shaving my face I apply alittle and my skin is sooo smooth and soft and helps alot with razor burns. I also think its working for my receding hair line :)
Cons:
none yet
Its all natural so your not adding chemicals and other man made stuff to your skin which i think leads to cancer. There is a reason why people have been using it for thousands of years
Pros:
I use the M2 Skin Refinish 20% after my weekly Personal Microdermabrasion treatment. I use this sometimes every night or every other night depending on how my skin is feeling. It has reduced my red marks and turned them pink and brown. I am on my 5th treatment and I'm hoping that I'll have near perfect skin in the next 2 months.