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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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December 22, 2009
Product used: Crusader Ultra (Skin Lightening Cream)
Cons:
I have heard some bad things about Hydroquinone, that it may cause cancer. I may have some dry flakey skin for a couple of days from the scabs. There is only one beauty supply store that I know of that carrys it in Richmond VA.
It's cheep, it works and I can truely glow.
August 18, 2010
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Almost compleatly healed all my acne scars
smells pleasant
small amount goes a long way
Cons:
oil wreaks your pillow at night!
Expensive - but worth it :-)
I used to get terrible breakouts all around my mouth, especially on my chin and so was left with some hideous red marks.
I put this on at night for a few weeks and already the redness has almost totally faded! Im delighted as its the 1st thing thats worked for me so far after trying Aloe, Vitamin E, agnus castus drops etc.
I would highly recommend. I was worried because I have oily skin already and thought this was going to be too heavy but im really happy. Everyones skin is different I suppose but deffo give it a try :-)
June 29, 2010
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
Works wonders on acne scars
Very quick visible results
Great value for money
Cons:
Very Very Itchy
needs to be applied too many times in a day
This is the best anti marks product that I have used by a long shot. Simply superb and highly recommended.
February 9, 2011
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
I have acne marks on my face from when I was younger and I also have boil marks on my legs. I've been using this product for a week and I have seen alot of improvement!! I am so excited that this is working!! I will finally get to wear shorts again, I haven't worn them in years just because these marks were all over my legs. This is truly a miracle oil :) I just put on a couple of drops on my cheeks and on my legs and that's it.
Cons:
None in the time that I have been using it.
I love it! Recommend it to anyone who is having the same problem as me. I got my mom to use it and my sister is using it as well and they are seeing results. It smells good and easy to put on. My marks are barely noticeable from my boil marks and my cystic acne and it's only been about a week. I will keep on using it for the whole 3 months.
December 1, 2008
Product used: Mother of Pearl (Anti-Scar Cream)
Pros:
It really helps fade away dark spots and helps a little with killing the bacteria in your pores. I love this stuff and it honestly lasts for a really long time. This cream is really inexpensive and anyone can buy it at Wallmart, Food 4 Less, and CVS.
Cons:
It kinda smells a little strong and you feel your face hot...really hot like after 15 minutes.
I would definetely recomend this product for anyone who wants to have a better and brighter skin. I feel this has really worked for me. Try out! :)
July 24, 2014
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
every day facial use
This oil is honestly what I use as my daily moisturizer. I love it, I dont break out but I do have scars from when I would break out... my scars are lighting up & im suddenly getting compliments on my glowing skin. I would recommend this product to anyone trying to get rid of scars. You just have to know how to use the product & let it work its magic.
September 16, 2014
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Awesome product!!
I bought bio-oil and have been using it for about three weeks. I love the results People have asked me if I have change something with my skin care and say my skin looks so good. I use it every day on my face as moisture. My skin is so soft and becoming more even toned. I used it on my hubby's red areas after he shaves and they are gone within a few hours. I love this product! And will buy it on a routine bases for sure. I just wish I bought it years ago!!
September 12, 2011
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Great smell. A little goes a LONG way. Softens, moisturizes, and is fading my age spots (I'm 58) and facial scars. Inexpensive.
Cons:
Goes on oily at first. Don't overuse.
I was bitten in the face by a dog 2 months ago - got 14 stitches & 3 gashes. I asked my brother (a pharmacist) what he recommended for healing and he said Bio-Oil. Bought a small bottle at the drug store then saw a much better deal at Costco. I've been using is on the face, arms, elbows, knees, and hands and I'm loving this stuff. My skin has never been softer, my skin tone is evening out, and my scars are fading. I'm not surprised the check-out lady at Costco told me that the stuff is flying out of there!
November 14, 2009
Product used: Clear Skincare (Copper Peptides)
Pros:
better overall skin texture
Cons:
might take a while for some people to see results, probably doesn't work the same for every individual
i made the terrible mistake of excessive sunbathing because it temporarily helped my acne. even worse, i was on antibiotics and other acne medications that increased my sun sensitivity. as a result, my skin became very very rough over time, subsequent acne began to to scar, my pores were large and visible and i became very depressed, thinking there was no solution and i would be stuck with this horrible skin forever. after 2 months of an AHA & copper peptide regimen, the texture of my skin has improved greatly. i wouldnt say that shallow scars have started to disappear yet,i would give it more time before i expected that to happen. but most importantly the use of peptides has given me hope. i highly suggest for anyone with skin problems to at least try it before writing it off.
April 30, 2011
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
Light
Smells lovely
really moisturises
mixes well with moisturiser
Cons:
Expensive
you can use too much
I mix 1-2 drops mixed in with my day and night lotion and I love it.
It stops my face from being dried out by the BP or Salicylic acid and I think it helps it sink in.
It makes my skin so soft, has helped with the hyperpigmentation and has helped with redness and overall texture.
I had a sunk in scar from a deep spot under my eye and I think the BioOil has helped it start to fill in and heal.
Highly recommended.
If you don't like it on your face then use it mixed in with your body moisturiser and it'll leave your skin so soft.
Pros:
This is a skin lightening cream for dark spots from acne and sun exposure. It has Hydroquinone 2% as the active ingredient. My thought of it is, it's wonderful the acne scars that made a dark spot form a scab and fall of after about 2 weeks of using. I can see inprovement in my skin tone after 4 to 7 days. It only cast 3.99. Don't let the person on the box discurage you as I am white and these awlful dark spots are not just a black thing.