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Pretty Kill 11-06-2008 04:08 PM

Question about scars
 
Hello there RYL world..
I have a question: Are there any scar-fading treatments that actually work? I've seen adverts for gels and creams that claim to fade stretch marks and, most importantly, scars. I've heard cocoa butter helps.. Is this for real? Has anybody had any experience with these sort of products? I am sick of being reminded of my darkest times every time I look at my arm/leg.. I was just wondering if there was anything that could help? And if not, will the scars ever disappear on their own? Or am I stuck with them for the rest of my life? Any opinions/personal experiences would be greatly appreciated.

To everybody who reads this:
Stay strong and safe!
Xxx-- Robyn

Wonderland. 12-06-2008 12:47 AM

Lots of people on here say Bio-oil works but i havent used it myself.

DropDead- 12-06-2008 12:49 AM

I'm going to a clinic in the RedCross soon,they come to your house and compare your skin colour to their make up and creams,well then you go to a clinic
xxx
give them a call,it's free.

Minotaur 12-06-2008 01:58 PM

I'm currently trying wheat germ oil that I bought from Holland and Barrett. I've only been trying it for a few days though. I have to swallow some like medicine and rub some on the scar - I'll tell you how it goes if it works though ;)

Getting_There_Monkey 12-06-2008 02:09 PM

Hey,

Bio-oil works after you have used it for months but this is also expensive

And im currently on using cocca butter to see if that works :)

Good luck in finding something xxx

Pretty Kill 20-06-2008 05:11 PM

Thank you all for your advice!
Xxx

shadow-light 20-06-2008 05:19 PM

I've heard a lot about Bio-oil... so assume it must at least sort of work... thing is most of the scar redusing things are REALLY expencive... I heard that simple body butter can work :/ but I'm not sure on that one... I started using cocca butter about a month ago but not much of an effect can be seen yet...

eeyores friend 20-06-2008 06:11 PM

im using olive oil with lavender essential oil in - been using it for a week now so not sure if its working yet. Was given this by the teacher who ruins our aromatherapy/holistic therapy class

Shell

Popple 20-06-2008 07:11 PM

Bio-oil works well if you keep it up
So does coco butter but it takes longer to notice
But you really have to dedicate yourself to it!!
The more you do it the sooner you see a difference.


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