What will make my scars fade??!
Question:
What will make my scars fade??
I was a self harmer for 7 years and i have got quite bad scars on various parts of my body. I have stopped for a while now (have some hic ups once in a while). They are fadeing but very slowly and they look horrible. i was wondering if any one had any idea of any creams or anything that would work that would help make them fade faster.
Answers:
First of all , I would suggest , that you deal with the causes of your self harm, by seeking help.
I have browsed the web and this seems to be one of the better sites, dealing with Self Harm , from the good old trusted , BBC.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/m...
If you want more advice on this....just Google in "Self harming help".....and you will get lots of references.
Again after browsing the web....I found this fact filled advice sheet, hope this helps !
This was obtained by Googling in "Concealing Scars".....and there is plenty of help there if you want it !
Introduction
A scar disfigures the skin, and often the psyche of the individual obligated to live with it. But advances in personal care now make it fairly easy to conceal the severity of your scar.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderate
Steps
1 Step One
Consider your options. The best include an opaque waterproof concealing cream or skin adhesives.
2 Step Two
Match the color of your skin as closely as possible. Consider blending two colored creams to get the best color match possible.
3 Step Three
Start with clean, dry skin.
4 Step Four
Apply cream by filling in any recessions. Blend cream to outer edges of the scar, going just beyond to the edges of your skin.
5 Step Five
Set with powder. Place a small amount of loose or pressed powder on a cotton ball or cosmetic puff and press gently over the area.
6 Step Six
Alternatively, cut strips of concealing tape that match the shape of your scar. Made of a very thin and flesh-like material, the tape is designed to blend right into the surface of your skin.
7 Step Seven
Keep hair and clothing away from camouflaged scar so they won't rub against the concealer.
Tips & Warnings
Consult representatives of skin-care companies for more information about their products and if they would be right for you.
Free samples are usually an option, and complimentary in-store applications are offered so you can see firsthand what the product can do.
Regular applications of vitamin E have shown excellent results in diminishing scars.
Always protect skin from sunlight with an SPF of 15 or higher.
Sunlight on scars and surrounding skin can sometimes cause marked color differences between the two areas.