Posted on April 26, 2009 with 1 Comment
Scarring resulting from acne or pregnancy is generally difficult to remove. Torn or damaged tissue is slow to 
rejuvenate and deep tearing from acne often requires treatment and laser resurfacing. With time many can be healed with proper skin products, the most successful procedure and treatment short of out-patient surgery, is to help prevent scars from occurring.
Pitting, discoloration and marks often occur (related to stretch marks) during periods of rapid weight gain. Most prominantly for women during pregnancy. Breasts, the abdomen and along the upper thighs are most prone – where ther greatest accumulation of fatty tissure resides.
For existing scars, using a microdermabrasion product has produced the greates results. Skin cell “turnover” and replenishment takes time. Encouraging new growth can often be accelerated by sloughing or polishing off old cells. With consistent use, disfigured or poorly aligned cells regenerate and rebuild normalized collagen and elastin fibers – necessary for skin pliability and absorption and retention of moisture.
Products with Hyaluronic Acid, soluble collagen, and Emu Oil have been found effective at working with microdermabrasion products for post-operative scarring (c section, plastic surgery, breast enhancement, et al), and work well smoothing and fading discoloration of potting left from severe acne and blemishes.
Scar creams and products help improve moisture content and retention stimulating healthy collagen growth. Emu Oil, in particular, has been used in Australia during pregnancy to help stave-off marking as prgnancy matures into the second and third trimester when stretching and tearing of dermal tissue is moste prominent.
Tags: Acne, acne scars, scar removal, scarring, Scars, Skin Care, skin care products, stretch mark, Stretch Marks, teen acne
Category: Acne, Scars, Stretch Marks
Posted on April 21, 2009 with No Comments
I’m the proud father of a 15 year old girl and 13 year old boy – a 7 year old, too, but that’s another story. So…as you can imagine acne has become quite an issue in our house.
My son doesn’t think it’s that big of a deal, and my wife and I spend a lot (a lot) of time trying to keep his hands off his face. He’s chronically scratching, picking and popping…generally making the problem worse. My daughter on the other hand thinks the world has come to an end. Being in High School she would prefer to wear a sheet over her head some days and panics at periodic bad outbreaks – especially when they’re on her forehead.
Both have lobbied for the best acne products they see online or on TV. While we’ve tried most, results have been “bla” at best. My daughter has resorted to all types of make-up to cover up the blemishes, but – as I told her – that will only make the matter worse.
Hmmmm…well let’s see here. I am the managing partner of a large skin care manufacturing firm and we make a whole line of acne products. Will they use ours?? NO! “Your’s are not on TV!”…”our favorite Disney stars don’t use them”…”you make them – not a big company”?? The responses have gone on for over a year. Interestingly, my neighbor has the same problem. Signing-up for a monthly, auto-bill delivery of ProActiv is no problem, but the seem embarassed to try the few well-sold products we make.
Well, the story changed a few months ago. Finally I pulled my wife to the said and said “I need a little help here. If you support me (and pitch the products) maybe the will try them.” She did and reluctantly I got both started on an Acne Face Wash. Days went by and no change. Hmmm…I’m getting worried -we sell a lot of these (a lot) and I’m starting to think I’ve been selling snake oil. Ha, but alas, the next week blemishes and pimples started clearing-up. The next week, their complexion was smooth with only a small, normal pimple or two.
I wanted to blog this not as a pitch, but to show that some products actually work. And with teens in the house, a little encouragement, consistency and force can go a long way.
With that said, I’m writing about acne and several products for general daily care, spot treatment, and options for severe breakouts in a post in the next couple of weeks. But, it goes without saying simply keeping your face clean with a wash or cleanser designed to fight acne may be all you and your kids need. Thx.
