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Good or Excellent Response
13%
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Strength of Evidence
Moderate Response
49%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Side Effects
Low
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July 27, 2011
Product used: Emu Oil
Cons:
Shiny oily face.
It is also supposed to reduce potential scarring from acne, but I can't vouch for it. Paid around $20-30 (not sure about the exact price) for 8 fl oz or 225 ml. Can't wear this stuff when you go out, but I still give this a 5 rating since I don't go out often ;)
October 23, 2010
Product used: Scarguard (Scarguard M.D.)
Pros:
Works wonders on scars of all kinds, even acne scars; see effects after first use; fades scarring in weeks
Cons:
Can burn, can't be covered by makeup, pricey (but worth it)
This is amazing at fading scars. Though it isn't marketed for acne, it has worked on my acne scarring better than products marketed for the face. If you have scars of any kind, I'd definitely recommend it. Not only does it reduce redness, if there is any raised part of your scar, it reduces it too. Two thumbs way up!
October 7, 2009
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
used to be okay when i didnt have acne. good for dry skin
Cons:
spots everywhere after i used it at night a family of spots moved in on my cheeks, chin =(
I used to use bio oil when i did'nt have acne just for the sakes of for smoother and soft skin it was okay. i started to get break outs when i was 21 on my forehead only sometimes little sometimes alot. So with acne you will get some scaring. So I used bio oil at night before bed to try get rid of some scarring. Wow the next day I had spots everywhere on my face. I cried when i saw my face cause I could'nt believe how bad it went just by using it for one night. Since then I have been trying to control the acne and not having any luck. Now its not just the forehead its the cheeks and chin, it's so painful. Maybe it triggered something in my skin after using it to cause so much acne I'm not too sure but since that night I havent ever dared touch it again. I done this at 21, I'm almost 24 now and still trying to find the right thing to control the acne.
July 13, 2009
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
Toned down my previous acne scars
didnt completely remove it though
might have to use it more consistently
Cons:
made my skin itch like hell when it is on
but i sort of enjoy it
might smell abit odd too
even if it doesnt work, it harmless
just give a bad(good) itch
June 4, 2009
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
nothing
Cons:
a lot of itching
my skin is not sensitive at all , but i did had itching from this product , i couldn't put on my face at all it was itching really bad,
May 21, 2009
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
clears acne from the inside and outside. Heals skin.
Cons:
If use the 100% oil it will be a little oily at first
I'm 37 and have had acne since I was 11. I have had very oily skin. Tried everything from over the counter to presciption. Some things worked as a short term solution. 7 months ago I got on to emu oil products from a friend who used it for various things. I used the one product first on a bad burn and was sold. I got on to the website this product came from and saw a whole line of products. [link removed]
For acne they have a facial soap made just for acne. Plus I take the emu oil fatty acid complete internally. At night I use the rejuvination cream since I have damaged skin from ranching and living in high altitude and during the day the "new day" (plus use Neuregena 85 spf sun screen). One day I didnt put on the new day and noticed the dirt was getting into my pores. So this cream acts as a barrier. Diffentally worth the look at the website to try. Oh and my oily skin is gone also and sun spots - bye bye. I'm completely sold on all thier things.
May 18, 2009
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
effective and No bad reaction to skin
Cons:
small amount is expensive, Takes a while to see noticeable difference
I'm not sure if it fades a way my acne scars yet. I have only been using it for two weeks. However, I haven't had muy usual cystic breakouts. I get the occasional tiny pimple from eating junk but it does work. I use it after I watch with tea tree/shea butter body wash. I use emu oil in the morning or before bed and sometimes swtich it up with 10% benzoyle peroxide which is also a lifesaver. Defitely a great moisturizer after usuing bp.
April 1, 2009
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
makes skin soft, has evened out skin tone, hydrates, doesn't make skin oily after it's completely absorbed.
Cons:
none so far
great! great! great! i have combination skin, so while my t-zone stayed oily looking i still had dry flakes, with bio-oil i have none of those flakes and my makeup stays looking great all day, i've even started using less makeup, as it goes on smoother and i don't feel like i have to use a buttload of powder to soak up the oil in my t-zone because i think bio-oil hydrates enough that my skin doesn't produce more oil.
March 15, 2009
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Bio oil gives you soft skin after a few weeks. Clears your acne scars after a few weeks. It works for strech marks but you have to be extremely patient. It nourishes your skin anywhere and gives it a soft natural glow.
Cons:
Patience is nessesary.
Bottom line I think bio oil is a great product and I do recommend it to anyone no matter how bad your skin is. Bio oil will work but in time. Don't give up on it right away cause the results are great.
January 30, 2009
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
Very moisturizing, no smell if you get a good brand, and all natural
Cons:
Too much makes you shiny/oily, and can clog poors
I first got emu oil 1 yr ago for a new tattoo, and decided to try using it on my face for a moisturizer instead of olive oil. At first I thought it was great because it's super moisturizing, it can make you look shiny, especially if you're prone to oily skin, but a little goes a long way. Unfortunately, I stopped using this about a month ago because I realized that not only were my breakouts getting worse and worse, but my pores have gotten larger and it seems something I was using was clogging my pores and hence leading to more breakouts. So, while I still love emu for being so moisturizing yet non-greasy, I just can't really use it on my face. Excellent for healing a new tat though.
Pros:
Soft skin.
Good Moisturizer.
Reduces redness.
Lasts really long. I'm still on my first bottle, and I apply 3-4 times a week.
Good moisturizer after TCA peel.