Have you noticed that in most movies, the villains have scars, and protagonists have good skin and well-defined features. So, without even us realising it, our brains are being conditioned to be fearful of scars, which is in turn making people with scars have self-esteem issues. Understandably. We can’t totally get rid of scarring, but there are things that we can do to help prevent them or reduce the severity of them to improve their appearance! Let’s have a look at the types of scars people struggle with and how to improve our mindset about them and their appearance on our bodies.
TYPES OF SCARS
- Normotrophic - normal fine-line scars
- Keloid - thick raised scars
- Hypertrophic - thick raised scars that are an abnormal response to wound healing
- Atrophic - pitted or sunken scars (stretch marks fall into this catergory)
Let’s have a look at how you can change your mindset about scarring:
- Focus on the positives. None of us are perfect and scars are just a reminder that our bodies are incredible machines that are always trying to heal themselves.
- It's a journey. Our scars are a part of us now and remind us of our growth!
- Dress to feel good. What are your comfort levels with your scars? Cover up or flaunt them, it’s all about how comfortable you feel!
IMPROVING THE APPEARANCE OF SCARS
1. Stay out of the sun and always use sun block
Too much sun exposure can actually cause further discoloration in scars, and scar tissue is more susceptible to sun damage than the rest of your skin. For these reasons, it is paramount to protect your scars (and all of your skin) from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
2. Skin camouflage (make-up)
When covering scars, you want to avoid foundations labeled as dewy, glowy, or radiant. A foundation with a high level of luminosity will emphasize your scars instead of concealing them. Go for a matte foundation because it will absorb the light and soften the appearance of your scar. They won't attract any attention to the area.
3. Laser Therapy
Laser treatment cannot get rid of a scar but can prevent a raised scar from forming after surgery, reduce scar pain and itch and increase your range of motion if a scar limits movement.
4. Apply SkinSpring to the affected area
Include SkinSpring R³ Formulation in your skincare regime and utilise it for repairing and improving the appearance of scars. SkinSpring next-generation R³ Formulation Hypochlorous Solution (HOCl) is naturally produced in your white blood cells (Immune Cells) as a first line of defense against pathogens, inflammation, and genetic defects and promotes cellular repair to damaged tissue. It is:
Making it the ideal solution for reducing the appearance of scars! SkinSpring is also incredible for preventing a wound from turning into a scar. It reduces keloid formation and accelerates the healing process of a wound, thereby reducing the exposure time of a healing wound to environmental stresses, and thus reducing scar formation.
With SkinSpring, you can wear your scars like a badge of honour. Shop SkinSpring’s skin care science today!
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