Scar treatments that work?

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Jan 30, 2013

Melissa J.

Is there any product that helps reduce acne scarring? Any experiences? :)

Jan 30, 2013

Trish M.

I loved philosophy retinol lotion in their old acne kit. But they discontinued it :(
So I guess any retinol based product wud work. Bio oil and mederma help too. 

Jan 30, 2013

Evelyne K.

I used to have really bad scars that made me insecure. I tried out lots of methods but what worked best is this cream called Laroche Posay Mela-D. Also twice a week i mix baking soda and water in a bowl and smear it on my face as a mask. You can also cut a lemon, an onion or a potato in half and scrub your face with it every morning. This didn't really work well on me but it works for alot of people.
If you pop a pimple, rub an aloe vera leaf (the gel inside the leaf) over the area to prevent it from scarring. You can also find aloe vera in drugstores that come in a bottle. Preferably, choose one that says 100% aloe vera. 

Jan 30, 2013

Melissa J.

I'll definitely try some of your recommendations, great things! :)
I'm just a bit worried that all this stuff doesn't work as well on older scars (these are my worst actually), I've suffered from acne for about 15 years :/
Now that it's gone I refuse to put up with the consequences resistently!! haha

Thank you, Trish and Evelyne! :)

Jan 30, 2013

Tyler B.

Bio oil, I used it for my chicken pox scars and it helped alot

Jan 30, 2013

Becca D.

Bio oil is amazinng for scars etc, it can take a couple of weeks for it to kick in but its amazing and not ridiculously priced like other products. :)

Jan 31, 2013

Melissa J.

Everybody keeps on talking about Bio oil, everywhere... this stuff must be amazing :)

Jan 31, 2013

Melissa J.

Thanks Em!
Thank you Claire, interesting link! Yes it's from severe acne, anyhow I think I'm going to ask a dermatologist for advice.

Has anyone tried a vitamin c serum? Is it more anti-ageing and against pigmentation problems?

Feb 1, 2013

Farah L.

tea tree oil !! has an effect also :)

Feb 4, 2013

Kathryn L.

retin A or laser resurfacing.  :)

Feb 4, 2013

Sarah F.

I love the mederma advanced scar gel. I have obvious results now after a few months

Feb 4, 2013

Sarah S.

Apply Lemon juice daily

Feb 4, 2013

Noreena T.

Bio oil but it takes a while to get rid of it

Feb 4, 2013

Crys M.

Hiruscar is very effective. 

Feb 4, 2013

Misha S.

Lemon peels.

Feb 4, 2013

Angela K.

Lemon juice and baking soda :) 

Feb 4, 2013

Vaishnavi T.

Lemon juice works wonders