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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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November 30, 2006
Product used: MaMa (Lotion)
Cons:
Caused me to have numerous huge cystic acne that I'm still trying to get rid of months later, little white bumps all over where I didn't have acne ever before (cheeks and forehead), incredibly dry flaking skin for days after treating
Inititally INCREDIBLY dry skin that flaked no matter how much or which moisturizer I used. Used 1x a week, by day 5 my skin wasn't flaky, but by day 2 after treating had huge eruptions on jaw (which I'd had before) and new cystic acne in places on my face I'd never had before. I thought it was purging and stuck with it for months, but the more often I used it the more I broke out, until my mild acne was worse than it's ever been in my life. I bought it as a promo from another web site, and was supposed to submit before and after pix and never sent after pix even to get my money reimbursed because I was so embarrassed about how bad my skin looked. I made the mistake of trying it with a few other new products, and since people RAVED about thsi stuff, I initialy blamed the new acne on the other products, and months later after stopping the others, realized this stuff was the cause.
November 25, 2006
Product used: MaMa (Lotion)
Pros:
In my experience this product works very well for acne, aging skin, pigmentation, scars, dry rough feet and elbows etc.
Cons:
People with acne my break out for a few months at first as the pores, blackheads and pimples come to the surface. If the skin is dry or sensitive or dark use only twice a week at first for a few weeks. Use Lubriderm lotion before MAMA Lotion.
This is a great product. The greatest mistake is to go too fast, especially if people have not used a strong AHA or Retinoid before. To avoid irritation apply Lubriderm Lotion before applying MAMA Lotion until the skin gets used to the product. Be patient, it really works if you go SLOW and give it some time.
November 13, 2006
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
Fantastic moisturisation, makes my skin plump and calms down my facial redness and irritated areas of damaged skin. The best product I've ever used for healing my skin!
Cons:
Smells like a hamster cage (!) although I don't find it smells once applied. It's a bit greasy.
I use Emu & Manuka oil from [link removed] and had excellent results in just a few weeks. By no means a miracle cure, but worked better for me than any chemical based product. According to Mezza, Emu oil contains Vitamins A&E, sapogens (skin softners), Omegas 3,6&9, terpines (antiseptic agents)& Oleic Acid (skin regenerator). It's hypo-allergenic (great for my hyper-sensitive skin), anti-inflammatory (I use it after lightbox therapy to calm down any redness) and very moisturising. The Emu oil isn't preventative as such, but the added Manuka oil is 33 times stronger than tea tree oil and both are very calming, whereas tea tree products sting my skin. I apply a thin layer with clean fingers after washing my face, and a thicker layer at night, focussing on heavily damaged areas. I use it under everyday minerals makeup as the powder reduces the shine. Never had a breakout or purging from emu & manuka oil :)
October 29, 2006
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
It's a food by-product. Works on keloid scars, but you have to apply daily and stick with it. Age spots fade pretty quick, like within a week Psorisas is gone almost overnight. I used Purple Emu Products.
Cons:
I really can't think of anything bad
Works great and if you get AEA Certified Fully Refined, it does not smell bad. A little goes a long way. Two ounces lasts me a month with daily use.
August 5, 2017
Product used: Mizon (Black Snail All-in-One Cream)
Feels snail-y
I bought this moisturizer because of the excellent Amazon reviews, and love the way it feels now that I'm using it. Definitely a unique consistency to it. As the name implies, this actually contains snail mucus filtrate. It's supposed to help with a range of skin issues, but the main point I was sold on is anti-aging and overall skin tone.
Even if it does nothing for anti-aging, it feels great as a moisturizer. Would recommend for PM application due to the consistency.
July 22, 2015
Product used: Vita-K Solution (Professional Acne Scars Minimizer)
This Really Works!! BE PATIENT
I bought this product because it was in clearance and thought, why not. I use it in the morning and at night as a moisturizer and it always makes my skin glow. It takes a long while for it to work, but definitely worth it. I took a picture of both sides of my face before starting to use it and at the two-week mark, I took pictures again to compare. My skin looks NOTICEABLY more even toned and the acne scars I had on my checks have definitely faded. I can't wait to see how my skin improves in the weeks to come!
December 11, 2014
Product used: Derma-e (Scar Gel)
Slow, but getting somewhere
I've been using this for about 2 or 3 months now to treat my acne scars and dark spots, mostly on my cheeks. I think it has improved the appearance of the scars, since it has decreased the darkness of some spots. However, it does seem to be taking a pretty long time to achieve slow results. I use it almost every night, probably 5/7 nights a week. During the week, I do not use it during the day, since I do wear foundation and it doesn't apply very nicely with this gel on under. On weekends, though, I don't wear any makeup, so I do apply it up to 3 or 4 times through out the entire day. I know that it's recommended to apply this about 3 times per day to see better results, so that's probably part of why I might not be seeing faster results. I don't mid the slight smell, nor the texture, but my skin does seem a tiny bit tight after application, but goes back to normal in a couple of minutes. Overall, it's a good product. I will definitely repurchasing, since I'm almost done with my first pot of gel.
February 22, 2013
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Broke my skin out severely.
A bit expensive.
Not much product in bottle.
I bought this product after being told it would help to reduce acne scars. I had been clear from acne for three years but had acne scaring. I used this product for about a week and experienced a very bad breakout which shattered my confidence. It even caused cystic acne. It took a good few months for my skin to become clear again. I think I will leave acne scars alone for now! worst product I've ever bought.
January 7, 2013
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
Gentle
Reduce inflammation
Softens
Lighten scars
Also use as a Night cream for my eyes.
Cons:
Feels Oily
Love it
May 14, 2012
Product used: Revitol (Scar Cream)
Pros:
I did notice a litle smoothing effect on my scars but no enough to back up what they promised
Cons:
I doesnt work......period.
As I said I noticed some smoohing and skin lighing but as soon as I sopped using he product he very small improvement dissapeared. Huge waste of money, ime and hope!
Pros:
Overall, when drying got manageable (by day 5 or so, at 1x a week) skin looked smooth and fresh