Post(ish)-acne... removing scars

Hi guys, i started out with acne when i was about 15 and i went through it quite heavily. It is now not so bad at all, although i still have visible (but not greatly noticeable) on my cheeks and upper neck, below jaw.

I just started using Bio-Oil a week ago and its working out okay, although i havent seen any major improvements as yet. For those of you who take Bio-Oil or know abit, should i be expecting it to work? If so, how long? I'm glad there's been no side effects to it whatsoever still.

Also, in addition to applying this, are there any other remedies or procedures you can suggest i could fellow in order to help ride these 'post-acne' scars? I start Uni in just over 2 weeks and hope something can have a refreshing effect before going!

Thanks for reading, and advice is much appreciated!

Reply 1

ru--

Its all about the lasers dude...

Reply 2

Minta2

You mention 'taking' Bio-oil, but you do know it's for external use only, don't you? I've been using it on acne scars on my chin for about 5 weeks now and the scars have faded significantly, so definitely worth persevering with that.

Reply 3

Anonymous #1

OP

What do you mean external use? What diffrence duz that make 2 me? Explain... thanx.

Reply 4

burningwings

1

It means you put it on your skin, and don't drink it!

Reply 5

Jet

4

Oh dear, i sense a stomach pumping is on its way...

Reply 6

Element54

1

Wow, so this stuff helps takes away scars from acne?

On a course of some external acne treatment solution "stick" - works well over the course of a year or so.

Is this stuff free on the NHS from your doctor to request bio-oil or similar product?...

Reply 7

emmz23

2

really! So this bio- oil thing works?!? :eek:

where can you get it from?? cos i have a few spot scars and i always have to put foundation over them to try to cover them up which can sometimes get annoying. :frown:

Reply 8

*Laura*

I've heard bio oil can cause some people to break out.

AHA (alpha hydroxy acids) are meant to work i think, and aloe.

Reply 9

Xx Tomásíona - Mháire xX

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Anonymous

Hi guys, i started out with acne when i was about 15 and i went through it quite heavily. It is now not so bad at all, although i still have visible (but not greatly noticeable) on my cheeks and upper neck, below jaw.

I just started using Bio-Oil a week ago and its working out okay, although i havent seen any major improvements as yet. For those of you who take Bio-Oil or know abit, should i be expecting it to work? If so, how long? I'm glad there's been no side effects to it whatsoever still.

Also, in addition to applying this, are there any other remedies or procedures you can suggest i could fellow in order to help ride these 'post-acne' scars? I start Uni in just over 2 weeks and hope something can have a refreshing effect before going!

Thanks for reading, and advice is much appreciated!

All you can do is give it time :smile:

Reply 10

Xx Tomásíona - Mháire xX

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emmz23

really! So this bio- oil thing works?!? :eek:

where can you get it from?? cos i have a few spot scars and i always have to put foundation over them to try to cover them up which can sometimes get annoying. :frown:

Get it from your local chemist its £8 for a bottle of it