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Moderate Response
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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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August 28, 2009
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Cons:
none.. may burn a little when too much is applied
awesome! i can really see the difference .. buy this product its worth more than $20!!!
June 8, 2009
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
clear gel, not heavy
Cons:
leaves skin slightly dry and flakey
I have been getting nasty pimples for years and against better judgement, I had popped several to relieve the pain that they caused. Unfortunatly, I have acne scars left behind. I got mederma just to try it out and see if it helped any. So far I haven't seen dramatic improvement, but I have noticed that my skin is smoother and that the scars have lost some redness. I am happy with these results because the directions clearly state to apply 3-4 times a day for many months. Since I wear makeup, I cant apply very often, so I expect this process to take longer.
January 30, 2009
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
High in essential fatty acids, emu oil works incredibly well when applied to the skin. It is natural rather than synthetic oil thus it has everything our skin needs, naturally!
Cons:
100% pure rendered animal fat. Emus are relatives of the ostrich and look them. Emu oil is a by-product of the emu meat industry- the fat trimmed from the meat is ground and refined to make it a free-flowing oil rather than a coagulated fat.
100% Natural and does what it says! If you can get past the animal ethics issue. I can, Id rather have good skin, and since I eat meat, what amounts to smearing melted chicken fat on my face is not a problem. It made me curious to try emu meat at a restaurant that even had alligator on the menu, and it was ok. I got the oil to start treating wrinkles, and my skin sucks it up and feels moisturized all the time, so I've needed to use less. My wrinkles have improved! I put it on my kids' faces before going outside, it definitely keeps their little cheeks from getting windburn or chapped from the cold! Im really glad P.E.T.A. hasn't gotten a hold of the emu industry yet, and I hope they don't, I need my emu oil!
July 10, 2008
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
none!
Cons:
made me break out like crazy.
if your skin type is oily, do NOT, i repeat, DO NOT use this stuff! it will just make your skin worse! it only works for people with dry skin!
May 21, 2008
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
I enjoyed the fragrance, very floral. It helped get rid of old and new scars on my face only a little bit. It dosen't make my face break out.
Cons:
Texture is harsh especially when it dries, i might be putting to much on. Dosen't improve the surface texture of my skin. Much to expensive for such a little tube.
It'll work if you have slight scars. It seems to take awhile to see full effects.
April 28, 2008
Product used: MaMa (Lotion)
Pros:
Smoothes out my skin!
Helps get rid of acne scars!
Cons:
Stings a little bit (but not enough to stop using it)and the stinging is understandable, it IS and acid.
This has done WONDERS for my skin!!! I tested it out the first week or so to see how my skin reacted to it and to see how frequently I could use it. I am able to use it every day, and I moisturize about 30 minutes after applying the MaMa lotion (to avoid a residue/buildup when the unabsorbed MaMa lotion and moisturizer combine). The MaMa lotion brings a lot of "gunk" to the surface of the face, so make sure to be patient and not pick at anything. Believe me, you will be SO HAPPY with the results! A few days later, all of the gunk had sloughed off and I saw bright, new, acne-free skin!! MaMa lotion is fantastic!!! I am extremely pleased with this product, and am so glad that I discovered it :)
February 22, 2008
Pros:
Works well for minor scars
Hyperpigmentation works well
Cons:
Comes as a dual product with one of them being inefficient.
I needed one that would help me in removing my scars as well as take care of wrinkles and aging lines, but this wasn't that effective. I tries scars and hyperpigmentation kit from zenmed and found it to be quite an amazing formula for treating scars, wrinkles as well as aging lines.
February 22, 2008
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
takes away the reddness
good for scars
makes complexion nice and smooth
Cons:
greasy when putting on
it doesn't make active acne go down fast
I have had a problem with flaky skin - when I wash my face it dries it out and then when using a moistuizer it always seemed like it would break me out so I would try to just put moisturizer on my dry areas. Emu seems to fix this problem. Emu works well as a moisturizer. I decided to try it a little while ago and put it on my acne and different spots. It helps to moisturize my skin without breaking it out. I was surprised that when putting on a scar at night, in the morning the redness went down significantly.
Since using it for awhile I have seen less acne.
January 20, 2008
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
makes my skin soft again after overdrying it with acne medications. seems like it's already decreasing a wrinkle between my eyebrows without aggravating that acne-prone area
Cons:
by-product of meat harvest
i will use it, even though it's a by-product. people eat emu, therefore emu will continue to be harvested for meat and why let any part of the animal go to waste if you can help it, especially when it has such incredible soothing and moisturizing properties. i was afraid to put an oil product on my acne prone skin, but as long as i use it sparingly in the breakout areas, i'm fine. it makes my skin feel really good and look a little younger already. i bought a tiny bottle but it will last a long time. i hear you should be careful about what brand you buy. mine comes from an emu farm in Kalispell, MT. This brand was highly recommended by the young woman in the supplement store who had the most beautiful skin and she said she had acne too, still takes prescription medication for it but uses the oil too.
November 23, 2007
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
i know for a fact that it does reduce red marks or any type or scarring you may have
Cons:
it caused tiny break outs and is very oily
you really have to stick with it for a long time and not to over apply it, it has a breakthrough ingredient that does work if u use it religiously
Pros:
goes on very nice