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Scars and stretch marks are evident signs that our body has had to protect itself or adapt to external and internal factors. Even though they are a natural part of the healing process, 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, scar creams are relatively inexpensive and are very gentle with your skin.

Other Alternatives to Scar Creams

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

Facial scars are often treated with a simple scar cream. Body scars can resist and will probably require 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 to Look for

Just like skin care creams, scar and stretch marks creams are only effective if they contain the right ingredients. If you're wondering which ingredients to look for, here's a short list of the most effective ingredients used for 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 is most effective if it is used in its pure, oil form. However, it can also be found in a variety of skin care products (especially for dry skin). Rose hip oil has also been used when treating other skin problems such as dermatitis and eczema.

Snail Serum

Snail serum is also an excellent product when it comes to scar removal. It contains copper peptides which can help increase the rate of skin renewal. Copper peptides also increase the formation of new capillaries, collagen, elastin 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.