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Scars and stretch marks are signs of our body's adaptation to external and internal factors. Even if they are natural, most of us want to get rid of them as soon as possible. Fortunately, there are several treatment options that can help eliminate these skin blemishes.

Even though surgery, laser therapy and other resurfacing techniques can do the trick, they are often costly and may produce irritation or hyperpigmentation. On the other hand, the use of scar creams is effective and gentle on your skin.

Alternatives to Scar Creams

If you prefer using scar creams to treat your skin, there are basically two types you can try: simple scar creams and microdermabrasion creams. The first one uses chemical processes to reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks. The second alternative uses abrading micro crystals to slowly "sand off" scar tissue.

Facial scars are usually treated using a simple scar cream. However, body scars can be treated with a more aggressive cream such as microdermabrasion cream. Follow these simple suggestions to find the most effective treatment for scars that won't produce further damage.

Ingredients You Should Look For

As with skin care creams, scar and stretch marks creams are only as effective as the ingredients they're made with. If you don't know what ingredients to look for, here are a couple of the most effective ones used in scar removal:

Rose Hip Seed Oil

This product has long been used for stretch marks treatment although it is also very effective on all types of scar tissue. It is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and essential fatty acids making it an ideal ingredient for reducing the appearance of abnormal tissue. These components help promote the elimination of damaged skin and help boost the growth of new skin cells.

This product can be used in its pure, oil form or as part of a variety of different skin care products, especially those that help treat dry skin. Rose hip oil has also been used when treating other skin problems such as dermatitis and eczema.

Snail Serum

Snail serum is another natural ingredient that can help achieve scar removal. It contains copper peptides that can increase the rate of skin renewal. Copper peptides can also help increase the formation of collagen, elastin, new capillaries, and glycosaminoglycans.

Snail serum is derived from the common brown snail. Its use in skin care products was reinitiated thanks to heliciculture workers in Chile that noticed that their skin was smoother and that their scars would disappear quicker when they came in contact with the snails.