Tips to Conceal Scars as They Heal
March 23, 2016 10 Comments

Tips to Conceal Scars as They Heal

Scars tell a story, whether good or bad, and every individual will end up with a scar at some point in his or her life. However, not every individual wants to showcase that scar to the world.

Fortunately, with today’s treatments, it is easier than ever to not only speed up the healing process but to allow a scar to heal to the point to where it is almost indistinguishable from the surrounding healthy skin on an individual’s body. But that doesn’t mean that a scar is invisible during the healing process, which means that people still have to find ways to conceal their injuries while they are allowing them to heal.

Apart from wearing long sleeves and slacks for months and months on end, is there really a way to thoroughly conceal scars as they heal? Some people may be surprised to know that there are ways to keep scars hidden. However, it is important to do it the right way. [Read more…]

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Can Waxing Cause Scarring?
March 17, 2016 15 Comments

Can Waxing Cause Scarring?

Waxing is one of the most common remedies to get rid of unwelcome hair, but with waxing comes a lot of questions. One of those questions is whether or not waxing can cause scarring.

While waxing shouldn’t cause scarring if done properly – that is, without breaking the skin or otherwise tearing out the hair follicles – waxing can leave behind noticeable brown spots, especially in sensitive areas of the body. Another problem some individuals may experience is burn marks left behind due to overheated wax, especially with home wax treatments.

That’s why it is important to pay special attention to these areas and to know how to wax properly so as to avoid this problem. The first thing to take note of is that you should never wax any area of the body to excess. Typically, it is recommended that you not wax any area of the body more than about every four weeks, though this can vary depending on the individual. Some people may wax a little bit more often, especially with tougher areas such as the legs.

However, it is still important to pay attention to your skin and what it is telling you. Never use wax over areas that are still recovering from previous waxing sessions or that are sensitive for any other reasons, or from any other treatments that you have used (such as tanning). If hair removal is necessary over these areas, it is recommended that you choose a hair removal method such as shaving that is more sensitive to the skin and the hair follicle, and that will allow the skin to continue to heal during this process.

How to Treat Brown Spots and Other Effects From Waxing

If your skin is sensitive because of waxing, or you have developed brown spots or any other lingering or lasting effects because of waxing, there are things that you can do to help heal the skin and to restore it. Using the right combination of ingredients to treat these effects is essential.

For example, Vitamin C is one such essential ingredient that can be used to treat brown spots easily and effectively, as it is an antioxidant that reverses cellular damage, especially to the cells that help to produce melanin. It also helps the skin to produce more collagen and overall helps to promote healing in the skin.

When choosing any products that promote healing in the skin, it is highly recommended that you avoid any products that contain the ingredients kojic acid and hydroquinone. These skin lightening agents are incredibly harmful to the skin, and will do far more harm than good to your body.

By paying attention to your skin’s needs, you can ensure that brown spots, redness, and damage to the skin because of overwaxing or even burns from overheated wax can be easily remedied. Choose the treatments that you use with caution and ensure that you use only the best products to promote the healing of your skin, especially in the most sensitive areas of your body.

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How Can I Get Rid of Dark Spots Under My Eyes
February 23, 2016 1 Comment

How Can I Get Rid of Dark Spots Under My Eyes

Dark spots or dark circles under the eyes are issues that are not uncommon among people of any age group. These dark spots don’t pose any significant threat to your health by itself, but many people are frustrated by the effect they have on appearance.

In particular, individuals who deal with dark spots under their eyes tend to look older than they are or appear exhausted all the time. Sometimes, employers or teachers who don’t understand the many causes and contributing factors that can lead to dark circles under the eyes assume that people who suffer from this condition aren’t taking good care of themselves.

The Causes of Dark Spots Under the Eyes

If you deal with dark spots or dark circles under your eyes on a regular basis, it is necessary to realize, first and foremost, that you are not alone. It’s easy to feel self-conscious about dark spots, but they are quite common, can be caused by an array of different factors, and are very rarely a reason for concern.

It is also important to recognize the many different causes that can result in dark circles under the eyes. Sometimes, these dark spots are just hereditary. If you’ve suffered from them since childhood, they are probably an inherited trait. However, allergies, sleep deprivation, excessive smoking or drinking, stress, salt-rich diets, and even just age can lead to dark circles appearing under your eyes more frequently or consistently.

In some cases, abnormalities in skin pigmentation can also lead to dark circles under the eyes—a cause that is more often the culprit for African American individuals than for most other races.

Remedies for Dark Spots

Because of the range of different factors that can cause or contribute to the formation of dark rings under the eyes, it can be difficult to identify what the problem is and apply the correct remedy. Over the years, doctors and other experts have recommended a variety of different home remedies, from just getting more sleep or cutting back on drinking and smoking to applying a cold compress to the skin beneath your eyes.

At InviCible Scars, we have another option that might be able to help you get rid of the dark spots underneath your eyes. Our advanced proprietary treatment was designed not just to treat scarring, but to also treat dark spots as well.

Developed by a plastic surgeon, InviCible Scars contains 17% stable Vitamin C and licorice root extract —components that can get to work deep down to start fading the dark circles under your eyes.

While the treatment does its work, InviCible Scars will also act as a primer for concealer or foundation, making it easier to cover up dark spots with makeup—though, in the long run, the goal is for makeup not to be a necessity for under eye circles anymore.

Read: How Does Vitamin C Improve Scars?

Learn more about how InviCible Scars can help you to get rid of the dark spots under your eyes or help you treat other scars or skin pigmentation issues you may have on Amazon.

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Do Scars Spread?
February 11, 2016 4 Comments

Do Scars Spread?

The answer is yes and no. Typical scars, like acne scars, surgery scars or c-section scars do not spread. Of course, if you gain weight, then it is merely the skin stretching rather than the scar actually spreading.

However, there is one type of scar that will spread beyond the bounds of the wound, and that is a keloid scar.

Keloid Scars

In the simplest of terms, keloid scars are scars that become enlarged because your body is producing too much collagen—and therefore, too much tissue—at the site of the wound. Typically, keloid scars become raised in a dome-shaped fashion and begin to expand beyond the original location of the wound. Keloid scars are usually pink, shiny, and tender to the touch.

Read: Do Genes Determine Keloid Scars?

Needless to say, developing keloid scars can be bizarre and frightening for those who have never experienced keloids before. The good news is that keloid scars are no more dangerous than other types of scar tissue. Some patients complain about them being more painful, but usually, they are just itchier as they heal. The bad news is that they are often more unsightly than other scars, leading patients to seek surgical methods or other solutions to try to shrink them or have them removed.

Read: Who is at Risk for Developing Keloid Scars?

The Difference Between Scar Types

Though many people aren’t familiar with the lingo, there are several different types of scars out there. The first and most common type, of course, is a simple flat scar. If you cut your skin, you will normally heal quickly, with nothing but a pale white line on your skin to mark the spot where you had your wound. These scars can’t spread at all and don’t even become raised above the skin. In other words, they are the least invasive of all scars.

The second type of scar is called a hypertrophic scar. The word hypertrophic means “enlarged” or “excessive growth,” but unlike keloid scars, hypertrophic scars don’t spread beyond the wound. Instead, these scars may thicken and appear to be raised above the skin. Hypertrophic scars are typically redder and more visually obvious than flat scars.

There are other types of scars—including contracture scars, which actually tighten your skin, usually after a burn, and pitted scars, which can result from picking or itching at acne or chicken pox. Of all of the types of scars, keloid scars are unique in their ability to spread beyond the area of the original wound.

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Does Tweezing Cause Dark Spots?
February 1, 2016 2 Comments

Does Tweezing Cause Dark Spots?

Have you ever plucked your eyebrows or tweezed away other bits of facial hair, only to find later that the process had left behind dark spots on your skin?

You’re not alone. While many people can pluck, tweeze, and wax away hairs without having to deal with these unsightly consequences, others consistently notice brown spots after tweezing.

The Causes of Dark Spots

Yes, tweezing can and often does cause hyperpigmentation. However, now that we have answered the question, it’s important for us to look at why plucking hairs can cause dark spots. Furthermore, it’s also essential that we look at other potential causes for dark spots—particularly on the face—so that you don’t immediately blame tweezing for the problem.

There are a number of factors that can leave behind dark spots on your skin. One common cause is acne, particularly if you are someone who tends to pick at pimples and zits. Sometimes, the dark spots on your skin can have a root cause called folliculitis, or ingrown hairs. It’s not uncommon for facial hair or body hair follicles to become ingrown, which can lead to both irritating red acne bumps and unsightly dark spots. Other times, the spots on your skin might just be freckles.

There is also a harmless but frustrating skin condition called hyperpigmentation. With hyperpigmentation, deposits of excess melanin can form beneath your skin, causing patches of your skin to be darker than others.

Why Tweezing Can Cause Dark Spots to Form

The explanation for why plucking hairs can lead to dark spots is actually a mixture of the causes listed above. In some cases, tweezing your hairs can cause a hair follicle to become ingrown, which in turn causes acne and dark skin spots.

In other cases, tweezing a hair can cause problems with hyperpigmentation. When you pluck a hair with tweezers, you are essentially ripping the hair right out of the follicle. This action is good because the hair won’t grow back as quickly as it would if you simply trimmed or shaved it. However, tweezing a hair can also cause damage at the root of the hair follicle. This damage can in turn lead to the overproduction of melanin, which can cause a darkening of the skin at the location of the tweezing.

How to Avoid Dark Spots from Tweezing

So how can you avoid getting dark spots from tweezing your hairs? The best preventative method is to be clean and smart as you are tweezing. Wash your face to get oils and bacteria off your face and dab the spot you are going to pluck with a hot washcloth. These steps will clean your skin and open your pores, making it easier to extract the hairs.

When you do go to tweeze the hairs, make sure you are doing so in the direction the hair grows. Plucking in an opposite direction will always cause more pain and irritation while also leading to ingrown hairs.

Fade Dark Spots with InviCible

If you have dark spots from tweezing that you can’t seem to shake, InviCible might be able to help. Learn more about our advanced treatment product to fade scars and dark spots.

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