Ingredients
Asian water pennywort: restores damaged skin. Superfood and antioxidant that provides tissue repair and reduces scarring.
Silicone oils: widely used to help scars heal better and more beautifully and are able to soften, flatten and also make scar tissue visibly and tangibly smoother.
Sunflower oil: rich in vitamins A, B, D and E. Protects the skin barrier and helps fade scars and fine lines.
How to care for scars
Once the wound is closed and sufficiently healed, it is important not to wait too long to care for the area of skin where the scars are visible. The sooner the skin is properly cared for, the nicer it will heal.
Scars are very fragile and it is important to treat them with care. Sun can incredibly burn this new skin without pigment, so it is not recommended to go into the sun unprotected. So always apply a good, moisturizing cream with at least SPF30.
Skin advice
In our wide range of products it is sometimes difficult to find the right products for your skin. Are you looking for products that visibly repair scars and the skin around them or do you want specific skin advice? Then discover our tailored skin advice.
By filling out our 'Tailor-made skin advice' form, we can give you a targeted skin analysis to see which products are recommended for your skin or skin problem.
The right skin care products for scars
What are the scars?
Scars are damage to the skin. In that case, the skin is so damaged that it starts to make connective tissue to close the loss. This connective tissue differs from the healthy tissue and forms the scar; This does not happen if only the epidermis is damaged. Scars usually give a few complaints, except that they can be very unsightly. With the right care, however, they stand out less.
Don't do it better
This skin type is very delicate, and it is essential to handle it with care. Sun can burn this new skin without pigment immensely, so it is not advisable to go into the sun without protection.
It is also important not to wait too long to properly care for the area of the skin on which the scars are visible. The sooner the surface is properly cared for, the more beautiful it heals. During the healing of the skin, it is, of course, essential not to pick or scratch crusts, this ensures that the wounds do not heal nicely.
The right care
Proper care for every skin type starts with a good cleaning. The skin with scars can be delicate, so it is essential to clean the surface gently. Extenso Impurity Cleansing Mousse is a fat-free mousse that dissolves impurities and effectively removes grease and dirt. Natural ingredients such as white tea and tea tree promote the skin's inherent healing power. Another good mild cleanser is the hannah Cleansing Milk. This cleansing is pH skin neutral so that the natural protective cover of the skin is not disturbed so that it is not unnecessarily dehydrated.
What is essential for every skin type, but even more so for this skin type: use a good moisturizing cream. This cream keeps the skin supple, and applying the cream massages the scar, which makes it fade earlier. It is essential to use the right cream without irritating ingredients.
IMAGE Skincare IMAGE MD - Restoring Lip Enhancer is an advanced scar gel developed by reconstructive plastic surgeons. It helps to minimize the appearance and discoloration of scars. It visibly reduces the thickness and roughness of injuries. hannah Remodeling Cream is primarily for use with scars, burns, rosacea, and eczema. The extremely high percentage of natural vitamin E ensures the repair of damaged skin cells.
Another product that can help the skin is the Cenzaa Microdermabrasion Polish. This product gently polishes the skin. The exclusively formulated scrub cream smoothes and refines the texture and texture of your skin without damaging or irritating the skin. Unevenness, fine lines, coarse pores, wrinkles, and scars will visibly soften.
Finally, it is essential to adequately protect the skin with scars against the sun by at least a factor of 30. The Juliette Armand Sunfilm Face Gel is an excellent sun protector that also smoothes the skin slightly at the same time. Juliette Armand also has a Face Film with SPF 50, ideal for this skin type. The IK Skin Perfection SUN SPF 50+ hydrates the skin and, at the same time, ensures excellent sun protection with a factor of 50.
It is, therefore, essential to be careful with skin with scars. Make sure that the skin remains well hydrated and protected from the sun. The bumps are, of course, never pleasant but can be made less visible by gently polishing the surface and using camouflage creams.