Skin Cream, Beauty & Health Information

If internal or external tissues are fractured in any way, be it from a cut, scratch, acne, bite, burn, or surgery, our body's automatic reaction is to increase its collagen production in order to create a protective scar that will assist in healing the wound.

Most scars gradually fade, however, keloid scars are different. As noted by Indy Rihal, of the British Skin Foundation "A keloid scar is an overgrown scar that can spread outside the original area of skin damage...(they) are shiny and hairless, they're raised above the surrounding skin, and can feel hard and rubbery," and perhaps the most concerning feature is that they can last for years.

PEOPLE IN THE HIGH RISK CATEGORY

According to Rihal, "People with dark skin get keloids much more easily than people with fairer skin, and it is common in people with black skin. They're most common between the ages of 10 and 30, and can run in families. Burns, acne scars and wounds that get infected are particularly likely to form keloids, and you're at higher risk of getting a keloid scar if you have had one before."

REDUCING THE RISK

There is no clear method of completely avoiding keloid scars, however, choosing not to pierce or tattoo your skin assists greatly. Another smart option is to avoid cosmetic surgery and reduce the risk of acne scarring by seeking medical treatment for prominent acne outbreaks.

TREATING KELOIDS

There are a range of treatment options available that assist in flattening keloid scars but success is not always guaranteed. For example: steroid injections, covering scars with steroid-impregnated tape, applying silicone sheets, freezing the keloids with liquid nitrogen, laser treatment, and surgical removal. The downside is that these treatment options do not hinder the progression of new keloid scars, not to mention the fact they are intrusive, time consuming, and heavy on the pocket.

THE BEST TREATMENT INVOLVES NATURAL PRODUCTS

Natural products are an increasingly popular choice for removing keloid scars as they are side effect free, cost effective, and actually assist in limiting future outbreaks.

This is in part due to the application of ingredients such as Helix Aspersa Muller glycoconjugates, which expedite the regeneration of healthy skin cells as well as increasing skin elasticity, due to their high collagen count and near identical cell structure to human skin.

Butterbur Herb (Petasites japonicus) extracts are another trooper in the war on keloids, as they are effective in minimizing mast cell degranulation and histamine, two critical components for counteracting the discomfort, itching, and irritation caused by keloid scars. Extracts of the Elder Tree (Sambucus nigra L.) are another integral ingredient in limiting future keloid scars as they are full of natural anti-inflammatory properties.

BIOSKINREPAIR is one of the only scar lotion solutions currently available that contain all three ingredients, thereby making it the best organic option for ceasing skin scars. In addition, its natural moisturizing properties are not only essential in its scars treatment, they are also beneficial for alleviating the discomfort caused by all forms of rough, dry, skin.