I don't know many people who don't have a scar of some sort. Some of the stories behind them can be very entertaining actually. For some people though scars can be embarrassing or a constant reminder of something they'd like to forget. If you find yourself in this position it is important you know your options before deciding which over the counter scar cream or scar treatment to use.
All these products promise to improve scars. Unfortunately, many individuals are left disappointed by the results. Most scar creams contain very few active ingredients or none at all. Most popular treatments are often bought because of their marketing and not their effectiveness. Before buying or using a scar treatment, be sure to research it's ingredients using reliable sources including medical literature if possible.
Vitamin E is the perfect example. Most people think vitamin E is the best remedy for scars. In reality it causes contact dermatitis in 33% of people who use it topically and it doesn't even do anything for scar healing! Scientific and clinical studies have shown this time and time again yet many products continue to include it as an ingredient because of marketing.... because people expect it.
Onion extract is another example. What do the studies show?.... It is no better than plain petroleum jelly (ie Vaseline) when it comes to improving scar appearance.
On the other hand, vitamin C has been shown to improve scar healing, and helps improve the appearance and texture of new and old scars. Silicone is another ingredient shown by multiple studies to be very effective in fading, flattening and softening scars. In fact, silicone (gel and sheeting) is the gold standard when it comes to scar care.
Most scar products contain water which encourages the growth of bacteria. These bacteria are introduced into the cream once the container is opened by the user's hand. To prevent this growth of bacteria and potential infections, skin care companies use preservatives like parabens, methylparabens and formaldehydes. While there are plenty more to choose from, these are the most commonly used preservatives. Unfortunately, they are also among the most irritating and cause contact allergy in as many as 9% of users.
All these products promise to improve scars. Unfortunately, many individuals are left disappointed by the results. Most scar creams contain very few active ingredients or none at all. Most popular treatments are often bought because of their marketing and not their effectiveness. Before buying or using a scar treatment, be sure to research it's ingredients using reliable sources including medical literature if possible.
Vitamin E is the perfect example. Most people think vitamin E is the best remedy for scars. In reality it causes contact dermatitis in 33% of people who use it topically and it doesn't even do anything for scar healing! Scientific and clinical studies have shown this time and time again yet many products continue to include it as an ingredient because of marketing.... because people expect it.
Onion extract is another example. What do the studies show?.... It is no better than plain petroleum jelly (ie Vaseline) when it comes to improving scar appearance.
On the other hand, vitamin C has been shown to improve scar healing, and helps improve the appearance and texture of new and old scars. Silicone is another ingredient shown by multiple studies to be very effective in fading, flattening and softening scars. In fact, silicone (gel and sheeting) is the gold standard when it comes to scar care.
Most scar products contain water which encourages the growth of bacteria. These bacteria are introduced into the cream once the container is opened by the user's hand. To prevent this growth of bacteria and potential infections, skin care companies use preservatives like parabens, methylparabens and formaldehydes. While there are plenty more to choose from, these are the most commonly used preservatives. Unfortunately, they are also among the most irritating and cause contact allergy in as many as 9% of users.
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