Protecting your skin shouldn’t be something you do only during the summer, but it does take on added importance when you’re most exposed to harmful UV Rays. You should make sure to protect your skin year-round with sunscreen to help prevent sun damage, skin cancer and premature aging. No one is immune to skin cancer… Read more »
We’ve all heard the saying “you are what you eat” — well, never has that been more true than when it comes to your skin. The first step to radiant skin is proper nutrition. What better way to celebrate summer AND good skin than with a yummy smoothie? Try these tasty summer smoothie recipes this… Read more »
Facials are wonderful in many ways: smoothing out your facial skin, helping you feel rejuvenated, and sloughing off dead skin cells. Many of us enjoy a facial now on occasion, perhaps in conjunction with a massage. However, some of you may find yourselves wondering if facials can help improve the appearance of scarring. A one-time,… Read more »
We talk a lot about healing physical scars. However, emotional scars can be every bit as damaging and long-lasting. The road to overcoming emotional scars can be long and tedious, but with diligence and perseverance, you can know peace again. Write it Down Many people find it cathartic to write their feelings down in a… Read more »
Scars of all kinds can be treated to reduce their size and appearance over time. Self-harm scars, too, can fade over time when treated properly. What are self-harm scars? They are self-induced wounds that often involve cutting or burning of the wrists, hands, arms, thighs and stomach. Because of their location, these can be difficult… Read more »
Whether you’re proud, ashamed, self-conscious or indifferent about your scars, everybody’s got a story to tell. Prominent scars on exposed areas of the body such as the face, arms or legs inevitably lead to questions. Kids especially aren’t afraid to inquire about anything they don’t understand or that seems different. So how can you handle… Read more »
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate are common birth defects known as Orofacial Clefts that form during the fourth & seventh weeks of pregnancy. According to the CDC, some 2,651 babies are born in the US each year with a Cleft Palate, while 4,437 are born with a Cleft Lip. The impact of Cleft Lip and… Read more »
If you suffer severe trauma to the skin (cut, burn, scrape etc.), your doctor may recommend a prescription topical ointment of some kind. However, did you know that over-the-counter topical gels like Scarfade can be just as effective? There are many reasons for this. Vitamin C Known for its healing properties, especially for the skin,… Read more »
Being in a new romantic relationship can be exciting and exhilarating. It can also be embarrassing for those worried about their weight, imperfections, or even scars. It’s time to embrace your scars without being ashamed in front of your partner. Let’s take a look at why you should feel more confident baring all. Scars Have… Read more »
The dry air of winter can wreak havoc on your skin. If you’re tired of dry, flaky, chapped skin but don’t have the money to spend on expensive creams and lotions at the store, try these homemade skin care recipes. You can easily make these at home for a fraction of the cost, plus many… Read more »
I am so happy with scarfade my daughter had an accident last summer which left a large scaly scar on her forearm with scarfade It has helped smooth the skin and take away the redness. Thank you so much.
- Courtney 11/7/2013
