You already know the benefits of using Scarfade on your burns, scars, cuts and scrapes to prevent further scarring, but what you may not know is how much you’ll need for your type of injury. Check out this handy chart to see just the right amount of Scarfade needed for your unique situation. Usage depends… Read more »
Benefits of Micronutrients in Your Diet
Eating super foods is one of the keys to super health. You may have heard the term micronutrients before but are unsure what they are. Basically, micronutrients are foods that don’t provide energy yet are a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to the healthy functioning of your cells and tissues. They include:… Read more »
4 Ways to Protect Your Skin From Sun Year-Round
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 »
Summer Smoothies That are Good for Your Skin
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 »
Do Facials Work to Treat Scarring?
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 »
How to Overcome Emotional Scars
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 »
Treating Self-Harm Scars
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 »
How to Talk About Scars
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 »
Post-Surgery: How to Minimize Scars After Cleft Lip Surgery
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 »
Why Non-Prescription Scar Gels are Just as Good
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 »