Clearing up acne scars??

[peaches095]

will these following products with clearing up scars?? :

Freeman Feeling beautiful Facial clay mask avocado& oatmeal

Cetaphil For normal to oily skin

Queen helene Gentle oatmeal & honey facial scrub

Johnsons Baby lotion ( it helps kinda to reduce oil from my skin)

Covergirl Oil-control pressed powder

i drink two-three bottles of water a day ( maybe for if i feel like it)

i blot my oil with tissue paper

 

[pandy1021]

I use ponds - the one with color. It effective on my face and really works for some of my friends too.

 

[paulspnao]

Yes, I thinks these products will help with clearing up scars, but use it in proper way.

 

[DreamWarrior]

1 - What kind of scars are you talking about?
 

Originally Posted by peaches095 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Johnsons Baby lotion ( it helps kinda to reduce oil from my skin)

2 - How are you using the baby lotion?  I've never heard of using this on your face.

 

 

[Firefox7275]

There are few over the counter beauty products that will get rid of scarring - you are likely to need a series of chemical peels, laser or Dermaroller treatments. Do you have active acne? If not you might swap the Cetaphil for a gentle non-foaming cleanser: some girls find sulphate surfactants (SLS, SLES) cause their skin to produce more oil.

 

[NabiAndWawa]

You can use turmeric powder mixed with gram flour as a cleanser! The turmeric will help the scars! 
I have an entire blog post on 100% natural and DIY skincare

 

[alansteve]

Please excuse me why because I don't know the exact information what you are looking for.. But I have know the what are the common acne myths...  I have follow these information to avoid acne on my face..

 

[Erich]

Drinking plenty of water help a lot to get rid of the acne and acne scar problem. You have mentioned the great tips to take care of skin.

 

[satojoko]

I personally love natural ingredients and use them all the time, but I would never use turmeric on my face. That stuff stains Å‚ike a mother! Bright orange! I would say no to all of the products you posted. I have had ths problem all my life, so I speak from experience. Glycolic acid cleansers and moisturizers are spectacular for getting rid of scars, as is zinc oxide powder. The zinc you can buy very cheaply from places Å‚ike Coastal Scents. It's very cheap. When you've got a pimple that you've done an 'extraction' on, dab dry zinc oxide powder directly on it. It will stick very well. It helps new tissue to regenerate and assists in getting the scar tissue to peel off. Allantoin/comfrey root or leaf, also is spectacular for scarring and tissue regeneration. The root is most potent. You can PM me about that if you want. Look for a good moisturizer with about 10% glycolic acid/aha in it (alphahydroxy acids). Try to find a brand that is free of mineral oil and petroleatum products, as well as dimethicone/silicones. They don't allow the skin to breathe properly or get rid of toxins the way it normally would. Kiss My Face brand products are always free of those ingredients, as far as I'm aware, and their stuff isn't very expensive. If you can't find a brand as described above, buy some glycolic acid from a wholesaler onÅ‚ine - it's not expensive - and add 10% to a good quality moisturizer. All Johnson's baby products have mineral oil in then the last time I checked. Jojoba oil is a liquid wax which is very similar to the skin's natural sebum and balances out the skin's oil production. A few drops, morning and evening after cleansing, can be used all over the face to reduce oil proÄ‘uction. Blotting papers or sheets are your best friend. I powder only once a day, immediately after I've applied my makeup to set it, and use blue blotting sheets all day instead of powder. It prevents caking and my pores from getting clogged. I use the Clean & Clear blue sheets År the generic type blue sheets from Walmart. They're exactly the same bÅ«t the Walmart brand is cheaper. They're far better than the tissue tÿpe blotting sheets and soak up oil like an insane sponge. They also don't remove, disturb or streak your makeup at all. A great glycolic acid cleanser is Isomers Australian Harvest Cleanser. I also sometimes use it as a mask just when I'm lazing around at home. It's a non foaming cleanser and can be used on all skin typês. They ship worldwide very reasonably. They also have a supersize of ths product, making it very economical. One of those bottles lasts me well over a year. It also keeps pores from getting clogged, preventing new breakouts. Great product… Good luck and PM me if you need more info

 

[SassyAuburn]

Originally Posted by NabiAndWawa /img/forum/go_quote.gif

You can use turmeric powder mixed with gram flour as a cleanser! The turmeric will help the scars! I have an entire blog post on 100% natural and DIY skincare

Tumeric is a fabulous spice for the face. Add a little bit of cinnamon as well which helps scars and helps to prevent acne as well. If you need a wetting agent, lemon juice is good (helps to lighten the scars as well. If you find it too drying or your face is dry in spots, a couple of drops of pure almond oil or olive oil will work as well. Apply to your face, rub lightly, leave on about 10 minutes, then rinse completely.

Good luck!

 

[kerker]

You can try rosehip oil. My face has a lot of scarring and pigmentation and its pretty much cleared my skin! I mean it doesn't just happen over night but after 1-2mths you will see the difference. I'm not sure where they sell it because i'm in australia and its sold in our drug stores.

 

[4getmeNot]

I just wanted to add that lemon juice has worked for me. I just recently started using it about a month ago, and I've saw a decent amount of improvement. They have lightened a lot, and my skin appears softer and smoother. I've used a few different peels and microdermabrasion, and I'll say that the results are similar to that, without the price and alot less hassle. So I'd say give that a go and see how it works for you, but I don't know about if you have current acne or not.

Check out youtube and do a search on lemon juice for acne scars, or even just acne scars, & you'll generate plenty of good vids/tuturiols on treatments!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> HTH

 

[sharonwills]

You can even use honey to get rid of acne scars. By doing it once won't help in completely getting rid of it. 

First you need to wash your face with warm water, then apply honey on the scars. Keep it for 10-15 mins.

Then wash your face with warm water. After that rub an ice cube on your face.

Rubbing of ice is necessary because it closes the pores which gets opened by the use of warm water.

Hope this helps!

 

[Slinkycats]

Well I have a few more suggestions. 

A few things I learned from piercers and tattoo artists to minimize scars and to help getting rid of scars are:

• extra virgin olive oil - use sparingly but you rub it into the scar gently, you just don't want to use too much to avoid smelling like salad dressing or getting too oily
• vitamin e ointment - again use sparingly and apply it to the skin, this I would be careful if the scar is under clothing because it can stain into fabrics (I had this happen when I used it on my chest tattoo)
• tea tree oil (products) - The Body Shop sells their tea tree oil product line that I am currently using and they do sell straight tea tree oil and you just apply it to the skin, it may irritate though and if you have a problem with the smell of it you should steer away as it is a natural antiseptic, but it does work very well!

There is also the refining mask that Proactive sells that is great for spot treatment, and it works extremely well on acne and scars... 

Aloe vera straight from the plant itself also works for scars and cuts and scrapes. Its what my mom used on me all my life whenever I had a cut or scrape or cat scratch. Which reminds me I need to get an aloe vera plant again! 

There are scar therapy ointments and patches available in drug stores but I can't vouch for how well they work because I haven't tried them.

One thing I got from my aunt is a product that claims to reduce scaring and stretch marks, I think its called Clairins? Not sure I will have to look for it and test it as i haven't tried it yet. 

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[zadidoll]

Originally Posted by alansteve /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Please excuse me why because I don't know the exact information what you are looking for.. But I have know the what are the common acne myths...  I have follow these information to avoid acne on my face..

I read on that site the following and I know it's not accurate.

1. Acne is not caused by dirt. Acne is caused by hormones; mainly androgen and their effect on the oil glands in the skin. More specifically acne is caused by a disorder in the pilosebaceous units. The pilosebaceous units are found all over your entire body with the exception of the feet, lips and hands.

Acne can be caused by hormones however it's not entirely accurate to say all acne is caused by hormones. Acne can be the result of an inflammation that pusses up in the oil glands due to hormones or even someone with poor hygiene. Dirt, dead skin, makeup can clog pores which can cause your skins oil to become trapped and the skin becomes infected and inflamed which results in one type of acne. Some acne is not acne at all. Say someone has a severe case of acne that won't go away even with prescribed medication then it's possible the "acne" is a different type of skin problem like Rosacea.

10. There is no proof that toothpaste applied to acne will treat the acne and make it go away.

Toothpaste can help reduce a zit. It's not a cure and only the white paste toothpaste should be used not the gel type.

The article goes on and on how acne is caused by hormones then goes on to list treatments including Accutane which is typically prescribed for Cystic Acne. Cystic Acne is NOT caused by hormones! It also lists Tazarotene which is used to treat Psoriasis which again is NOT caused by hormones. Retin A, which is also listed, is used to help promote skin cells to "turn over" which is why it's also used in "anti-aging" products as a means to get skin to renew itself faster. So again, nothing to do with hormones.

Basically, the article is not completely factual and does contain misinformation.

Originally Posted by sharonwills /img/forum/go_quote.gif

You can even use honey to get rid of acne scars. By doing it once won't help in completely getting rid of it. 

First you need to wash your face with warm water, then apply honey on the scars. Keep it for 10-15 mins.

Then wash your face with warm water. After that rub an ice cube on your face.

Rubbing of ice is necessary because it closes the pores which gets opened by the use of warm water.

Hope this helps!

Actually honey can be used an antiseptic so long as unpasteurized raw honey is used. I've never heard of it being used as a treatment for scars but I do know that some people use unpasteurized raw honey on their acne.

 

[Indecisive]

What's your blog address?

 

[Geek]

It's in her signature.
 

Originally Posted by Indecisive /img/forum/go_quote.gif

What's your blog address?

 

[sarahali]

Acne is not only a problem with your skin. Acne is an internal and systematic problem. The only way to overcome your acne challenge, regardless of the type of acne you have or the level of severity, is by fixing the internal cause of acne using holistic all natural methods that tackle the root cause of acne and not by applying topical acne treatments.
I was also facing this problem from an early age of 13 but after 2 years of wasting my time and money in useless methods I luckily got to a hoilstic method for treating acne.
This method has worked out really for me and I am surprised of the results because I’ve tried so many, only to be back to square one “but†today I live acne free and with a-lot of confidence on not worrying who is looking at my face.

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[PiMeh]

I've never tried any of the products listed in any of these posts but I did have a full face of acne as a high school student. Although it's for the most part cleared up now, I still get the occasional pimple and I do scar easily. I'm fortunate that I don't have sensitive skin! But I have been trying to find products that get rid of acne scars too and have found that products with salycic acid works wonders on both scars and existing acne. I also use sea salt mixed in warm water and tea tree oil and this has helped accelerate scar healing faster than I've noticed with commercial products. I have also tried using soap that contains turmeric extract which was originally a spice for cooking but I've read is good for the skin. The problem I've found with any products containing salycic acid as well as my salt water solution and turmeric soap is that they dry the skin out very quickly, and since it's winter season, my skin will feel very tight after washing! But facial moisturizers fix that problem so it's not a big deal for me.

A friend of mine is currently using African black soap right now too, which we've heard also helps clear and soften the skin.

 

[Laced Ivory]

Actually, regular exfoliation helps to clear up the scars and lighten them over time. 

xoxo,

Roxanne