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Few of us
make it to the adulthood without a few surface
imperfections – perhaps a scar from a teenage cycling
accident, a strange mole caused by past sun exposure, or
broken veins brought on by birth control pills,
pregnancy, or just genetics. This week we focus on
Body flaws: How to reduce their appearance? |
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Body flaws: How to reduce their appearance?
Few of us make it to the adulthood without a few surface
imperfections – perhaps a scar from a teenage cycling
accident, a strange mole caused by past sun exposure, or
broken veins brought on by birth control pills,
pregnancy, or just genetics. If you’re like me, these
skin flaws make me dread the summer, when I have to
decide between the comfort of sundresses, shorts, and
sleeveless shirts, or the camouflaging ability of long
skirts, trousers, and sleeved shirts. There is a host of
new treatments available to reduce the appearance of
these common surface flaws. Most scars cannot be
eliminated completely but they can be softened.
Scars
Many of us, have quite a number of scars, thanks to
childhood cycling accidents, teenage clumsiness, and an
adult run-in with an adorable yet boisterous kitten.
Exfoliating ingredients such as glycolic acid and
salicylic acid help soften the appearance of scars, and
so do pigment-lightening ingredients such as kojic acid
and hydroquinone.
A scar is the skin’s healing response to an injury or
wound and is composed mostly of inelastic collagen
fibers. Scar tissue is disorganized and appears
distinctly different from the normal tissue surrounding
it. For bad scars, onion extract (also called cepium
allium) has been found to soften the appearance of all
types of scars if it is used two to four times a day for
1 to 4 months. Topical gels or bandages containing
silicon have also been shown to soften the appearance of
all types of scars. You either use the gel two to four
times a day or wear the bandage continually for 4
months. A dermatologist can also soften the appearance
of scars through microdermabrasion, or laser
resurfacing. Microdermabrasion is conducted by spraying
a stream of fine aluminum oxide crystals directly on the
skin, removing the surface layer, and stimulating the
production of new skin cells and collagen, giving a
smooth and healthy glow to the skin surface.
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