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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February 24, 2009
Product used: Clear Skincare (Copper Peptides)
Cons:
dryness and flaking after using Lacsal serum and exfol cream
I have been using this for a few days and going slower than what was recommended.
The above products using the tiniest amount, about the size of 1/3 of a pencil eraser for the entire face caused redness and flaking of dead skin.
i have noticed tiny blacjheads and whiteheads pop up but nothing extreme. I am using the super CP serum on spots like my acne scars. Since i have been using this for a few days I can only tell you what I am experiencing so far.
Proactiv HAS caused my skin to get worse over time making it lumpy. Thisis true, that is makes your skin uneven and lumpy.
Since using Skin Biology my skin feels smoother and looks smoother. It has not caused cystic acne although I do use Zinc Gluconate to control it.
My indented areas on my skin are smoother so far.
Overall, I am pleased with what I am seeing so far. I feel like it is dissolving the thickened, damaged skin. My pores arent as large either.
February 16, 2009
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
smells good, cheaper than lasers, helps with stretch marks
Cons:
did not help with acne scars (indents)
I put this on my check after my laser and it did not help a thing!! I also been putting it on a scar on my arm which slightly faded.. I am going for my second bottle.. It does work, but you have to use bottles of it for it to be effective.. One bottle isnt going to help much..
February 1, 2009
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
skin glow naturally
scars reduced
skin feel softer
Cons:
too oily if u r oily skin
need to massage long time in order to get all the bio oil into skin
scar reducing effects slow..
although it's very oily, but i recommend for those ppl who hv dry n acne skin...
it's really works after a week..
skin will feel smoother than before...
plus acne scars will reduced slowly after 1 month..
January 31, 2009
Product used: Elicina (Original Crema de Caracol Snail Cream)
Pros:
smooths the skin, lightens skin tone, dries up fast, reduce red acne spots
Cons:
no cons yet
This product works quite well. I've been on it a month, however i decided to continue using it for a few months, than i will determine if this product is great as its reputation and other users claims it to be.
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.
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!
December 29, 2008
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
It lightens the area you treat.
Cons:
Must be used three times a day. Hard to use on such a small/tiny spot when it must to be rubbed in. Made my skin peel, discolored in a sense. The fragrance is not to my liking. Rather expensive.
I've used this with mixed results. After a few days the spot being treated would flake and peel, exposing new skin but not scar fee. It would usually be lighter and off color than the surrounding area. If it wasn't rubbed in, the gel would sit on top of the skin and flake off. After researching for reviews of the product, many have found its not better than rubbing a onion on your scars, the key ingredient of Mederma. In addition, I also read that keeping the scar moist prevents dark spots which leaves me to use Neosporin instead.
August 8, 2008
Product used: MaMa (Lotion)
Pros:
Good exfoliant. Reduces hyperpigmentation from old acne. Helps minorly with scarring other than hyperpigmentation.
Cons:
Will not do the job on true acne scars. Need a more serious treatment. Does not effectively eliminate breakouts. Consistency is thick and can be grainy.
I used this product for a year. I would use it every night. It makes your skin smoother as most hydroxy acids do and does a great job with clearing up red spots from old acne, but it did not stop me from breaking out, just reduced breakouts a bit. And I still have the rolling scars from some bad blemishes. Dan's regimen or BP works better for reducing breakouts, however, BP doesn't do anything for the scars. Only recommended for people who are not breaking out anymore or who have very mild acne and hyperpigmentation problems.
July 4, 2008
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
I have acne scars and a really uneven skin tone. mederma has taken away much of the redness and I've only been using it for a couple of weeks. Some of my acne scars are fading too. It smells really fresh and doesnt break my skin out either.
Cons:
I'm not sure if it's working on my pitted acne scars.
I can't put it on three times a day.
Buy it.
June 23, 2008
Pros:
it gets rid of minor scars
Cons:
it smells and its oily
it doesnt get rid of old scars or big scars only small scars and it has to be apply 3/4 times daily to see any type of result
Pros:
Makes skin smoother