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November 18, 2011
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Cons:
none
Before bio-oil, I had several problems:
My t-zone was excessively oily
My chin area and cheeks were dry and flaky
Every time I went to take a nap, I'd wake up with several white heads each time
After I'd wash and exfoliate my face, my face would be red and my chin area would be especially irritated
My skin would not absorb most moisturizers, I believe the cause of my daily white heads were my moisturizers After bio-oil:
The first time I used bio-oil, I noticed a difference. It wasn't a significant difference, however, I just noticed how soft my face was. After the first time I used bio-oil, I went to take a nap and I woke to normal, whitehead free skin. Normal meaning there was no excessive oil, nor was there any dryness. I also noticed there was no redness like there usually was. I've been using bio-oil for a month now and I have to say it has helped with my acne. It wasn't, however, the only thing that combated my acne. I think the thing that helped was thorough exfoliation, which I used a neutrogena cleanser for, which helped with the dead skin. Bio-oil helped regulate my skin's oil, which helped my acne. I credit both the neutrogena and bio-oil for improving my skin. I've used everything from proactive to every brand name cleanser available, nothing has worked as well as bio-oil has. I'm very, very grateful for it. Here is a list of improvements bio-oil has done:
Normal skin, ie no flakiness on the cheeks/chin area and no oily t-zone. No redness or irritation, my problem areas were around my nose, cheeks, and chin. I wake up to clear skin each day. My chin and cheeks have been prone to acne before bio-oil. No acne flare ups since.
I had a large group of small blemishes on my cheeks. They have greatly improved.
my regimen:
massage face with warm water to open pores apply Neutrogena acne stress control cream wash generously to face then wash off once skin is damp (n
April 5, 2010
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
Works well for ACNE SCARS
get a bang for your buck
not at all irratating
easily put under make-up
works with other products
Cons:
3-4 times a day is a little tedious
cost is a little high
takes a couple weeks
I have used Mederma on my big, red, bumpy acne scar in the left area of my forehead. My scar was very embarrassing and lowered my self-esteem quite a bit. I used Mederma for about 2 weeks and my scar is almost completely gone! I sometimes only apply twice a day, but it seems to not effect the process much. It works very well with my other products such as Retin-A micro, and causes no irration! I would reccomend this product for anybody with moderate acne scars! P.S. When using product, I put on Mederma last, so it doesnt get rubbed off!
October 1, 2010
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
-Faded my new red scars within a couple days
-Helped control and deter active breakouts
-I like the smell :)
Cons:
-Can be pricey
-Takes time to rub it in completely
-May peel and start to itch
I am in love! A month back I had a seriously horrible flare up that wrecked havoc on my face. About two weeks ago I started putting Mederma on my face at night after I cleansed. I get in 2 to 3 layers a night, alternating between mederma brand gel, and kroger brand scar cream. After I had done this just three days, I was already getting compliments on my complexion! It even helped get rid of active pimples on my face and is helping push out blackheads (which was a totally unexpected and fantastic bonus). One downside is I can't put it on in the morning, because my makeup will make it peel. Also, make sure to rub it in completely- keep rubbing until it starts to dry- or it will have more of a tendency to peel off, especially when you are adding additional layers. I have had a great success with using these scar creams, you should try it!
April 1, 2010
Product used: Emu Oil
Pros:
it reduced week old red marks by 95% in hours and reduced old red marks by this amount within a few days. This is the bed red mark treatment i have ever used.
Cons:
Looks greasy on skin
i dabbed some of this on my red marks and rub in slightly then left the rest to sink in on its own and this seemed to work best of all. The only bad thing is that it looks greasy on your face so you can only do treatment in the house...but who cares it KILLS red marks in hours!!!! plz try this
July 7, 2011
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
well priced
not overly fragranced (natural smell)
doesn't give you that oily look
by the end of the 3 months (which is the minimum you should stay on it) you can see noticeable results
works great as a toner. reduces redness, evens skin tone
you can see improvements on scars and stretch marks
works great on OLD scars too
ingredients are good
Cons:
doesnt prevent/improve acne
doesn't completely make scars disapear (just diminishes/fades them)
If you buy this at Walmart, it is roughly $12 for the 2 fl oz and $20 for the 4.2 fl oz ( i always go with the latter). however, costco just started selling 6.2 fl oz for $21 (good deal!). and the 4.2 fl oz will last you at least 3 months, so i definitely think it's well priced.
for those who are worried that it's oily: not so. i have oily skin and the stuff works great. it mosturizes but doesnt give me that shiny look & it has never dried out my skin. (the trick is to use just enough - a little goes a long way- and the more/longer you rub it in, the more it is absorbed and less oily it looks).
i've been using this for about 2 years (as a daily mosturizer & scar remover) and i think it works more effectively on stretch marks than scars. i had some stretch marks and i used bio oil on them for about 1-2 months and they're completely gone. on my scars, they're still there but just faded. if you're looking for miracle stuff to make them disappear forever & instantly, this isnt for you. it does make them fade a great amount though
acne wise, i have not seen improvents since i started the product. (maybe it has gotten even slightly worse, but i dont know if it's from this product or something else i'm using)
February 7, 2011
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
nice smell, see results in few days,
Cons:
costly, time consuming when ur busy cant aplly 3-4 times, slow improvment for old acne scars.
i m applying for few months i have 3-4 scars on my cheeks . it working slowly but i was using it daily.
September 23, 2011
Product used: Bio-Oil (Skincare Oil)
Pros:
It ACTUALLY works.
Cons:
A bit pricey in some places, but worth the money.
Okay so I don't have acne, but I used it all over my face because I had some scars that were quite dark - plus like many black women, I have a slightly un-even skin tone under my eyes. I have noticed that the more often I have used it, the less foundation or concealer I have need. It actually works. I use it on my neck too and I have noticed the difference there too. *If you want to use it on your face, for better results, EXFOLIATE FIRST and put on a generous amount before bed and massage it in. It makes your skin soft and evens out the surface. REMEMBER - MASSAGE IT IN so it gets deep into your skin - it shouldn't look oily. If it does, rub it in more.
January 23, 2011
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
- Reduces redness
- You start to see an improvement (on acne scars) in only a few days!
Cons:
-The horrible itchiness!
- It has to be applied 3 - 4 times a day
- Peels if not rubbed in all the way
Mederma is great! It really helps with acne scars, and it reduces the redness quickly. However, do NOT use this product before you go to bed. The itchiness will drive you crazy! One night, I woke up and realized I was furiously rubbing my face against my pillow. Haha.
September 17, 2014
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Mederma is waste of money, don't buy this product
Mederma is waste of money, so please don't buy and will regret for that in future. So please don't buy
July 7, 2010
Product used: Mederma (Advanced Scar Gel)
Pros:
Goes on under makeup
Dries fast
Smells good
Cons:
Tends to peel when you apply a lot or don't rub in well
This product is absoulutely wonderful! I have been using it for about a month and it has helped me out so much. I initially bought it for acne scars but it has not only helped even those out it has also cleared my acne up. I'm going to buy my second tube today and hopefully in another month all my scars will be gone!
Pros:
reduced redness
hydrated my skin
regulated oil
felt great on my face
evened out skin tone
cleared blemishes
helped with acne