Wage war on scars

If you look closely at the skin on your body, you’re bound to find scars of all shapes and sizes – and maybe even discover some you didn’t know existed!

Whether they’re the result of grazed knees in the school playground or stretch marks from pregnancy, scarring is part of the skin’s natural healing and repairing process.

Although scars are completely natural, some serve as reminders of certain experiences in your life that you’d rather not think about every day (does teen acne ring a bell?).

Believe it or not, the appearance of scars can be improved. Read on to find out how…
 

WHAT IS A SCAR?

A scar is a mark left on the skin following the healing of a wound. After an injury, the body tries to repair skin as quickly as possible, resulting in the overproduction of collagen and leaving behind a scar. Scars come in many different shapes and forms, depending on what caused them.
 

WHAT ARE THE COMMON CAUSES OF SCARS?

Cuts, scrapes and sporting injuries
Everyday cuts and scrapes tend to damage just the outer layer of skin, resulting in minimal scarring. Deeper injuries that affect the lower, thicker layer of skin usually produce a more noticeable scar as the skin’s collagen and elastin fibres have been damaged.
 
Surgery and cosmetic procedures
Studies have found that 35 per cent of scars are caused by surgery. Aside from the psychological trauma that can set in due to having surgery, the patient also has to come to terms with the scar left behind. The most common scars formed after surgery are keloid scars, which are raised and spread beyond the boundaries of the wound.

Pregnancy
With a fast-growing baby belly comes the possibility of developing stretch marks. A result of rapid weight gain, stretch marks cause internal tears in the skin tissue, and as these tears heal, they leave behind scars.
 

WHAT INGREDIENTS IMPROVE THE APPEARANCE OF SCARS?

Truth be told, scars never completely heal. So rather than willing them to magically disappear, your best bet is to treat them with a product that contains ingredients that work to improve the appearance of scars. Enter, Bio-Oil.

Packed with vitamins A, C and E and a blend of plant extracts such as calendula, lavender, chamomile, and rosemary oil, this liquid gold formula is perfect for soothing and healing scars, as well as promoting skin cell renewal. But the benefits don’t stop there – the formula contains PurCellin Oil, which not only ensures all the oil’s goodness is easily absorbed, but it’s also light and non-greasy on the skin.

When massaged into the skin using circular motions twice daily for at least three months, Bio-Oil works to reduce dryness, even out skin tone, and leave skin looking and feeling supple, smooth and revitalised.

Ideal for use on the face and body and suitable for all skin types, Bio-Oil is a steal at only $14.95 for a 60mL bottle. So, add another benefit of Bio-Oil to the list: your mission to improve the appearance of scars is easy on the purse strings.

Don’t just take our word for it - Bio-Oil is the product most recommended by doctors for the appearance of scars and stretch marks. Our advice? Make a beeline to your local pharmacy and get on your way to smoother and more even-looking skin.
 

What kind of scars do you have on your body? Do you use Bio-Oil to improve the appearance of your scars?

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