Healing Scars Naturally and How to Get Rid of Acne Scars
Scars are the result of many potential causes. Today we're going to explore some common causes of scarring, and how to heal and regenerate scar tissue on the skin.
What Causes Scar Tissue
Scars are the result of the body's natural healing process. Any serious wound to the skin's dermis will most likely end up producing a scar. The degree of the injury's severity will determine how severe the scarring will be.
What is Scar Tissue
Scar tissue is made up of the very same collagen as the skin it is replacing. However, the composition of this collagen is different than that of normal skin. Uninjured tissue fibers (uninjured skin) exhibit a random basket-weave formation. But when scar tissue is forming, the collagen cross-links, and the tissue fibers take on a single-direction alignment.
Scars not only look less than optimal, but they also open us up to further injury to the skin. The collagen tissue alignment that typically results from scars does not function as well as normal collagen does. This leaves scars more susceptible to the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation. Also, sweat glands and hair follicles do not regenerate well within scar tissue. So...it looks like its always best to heal scars as soon as possible!
Types of Scars
Acne Scars
You generally don't need to worry about blackheads, whiteheads and other types of non-inflamed blemishes causing scarring. It is the inflamed types of acne, such as papules, pustules, and cystic acne, that have a higher chance of leaving a mark long after the lesion has healed.
Cystic Acne
When a pore becomes plugged with bacteria, oil, and dead skin cells, it will swell up, causing a rupture in its inner-wall. If this happens deep beneath the surface of the skin, cystic acne will result. The very things that were causing the pore to become congested (bacteria, oil, dead skin cells) are released into the surrounding tissue, culminating in damage to the dermis. This sounds the alarm for the body to send in back-up to get the situation under control. However, once all is said and done, the new skin will form with those previously mentioned collagen fibers...the ones with an undesirable structure (the single direction alignment, not the healthy basket weave structure of healthy collagen). The result: acne scars.
Keloid Scars
With cystic acne, or any type of inflamed acne or wound to the dermis, the body can sometimes produce too much collagen as its healing. The result is what's known as a hypertrophic scar (or a keloid scar).
Atrophic Acne Scars
Acne most commonly causes a type of scarring known as atrophic scars. This is the type of scarring that results when there is a loss of tissue, leaving a depression in the surface of the skin.
C Section Scars
Aside from the scarring that can result from acne, there are many other potential causes to scars on the skin. One common scar that women experience are those left behind after a C-Section. Fortunately, like all scars, the marks from a C-Section can be softened and healed with natural remedies.
How to Get Rid of Scars
With some loving attention and care given to your scar, you can heal it and restore clear, healthy skin. Elaa Organic Skin Care offers a highly effective, and 100% pure and natural scar treatment. After the Rain - Activated Oxygen Miracle Balm will assist you in this process of healing.
Essential Oils for Scars
After the Rain - Activated Oxygen Miracle Balm has been strategically crafted with an alchemy of fully ozonated oil and essential oils targeted at the softening, reduction, and resolution of wounds and scars.
All of the ingredients used in Elaa's products are sourced for their superior qualities. They are all certified organic or wildcrafted, and of a therapeutic grade. This ensures that they are not only safe and healthy, but highly effective.
After the Rain - Activated Oxygen Miracle Balm brings together the power of fully ozonated olive oil (ozonated for weeks) with the addition of anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, antihistamine, and analgesic essential oils. It is gentle and effective for any skin troubles. After the Rain can be applied to the face for moisturizing, soothing, and balancing of the skin. In addition, it can be applied to challenged areas on the face or body to accelerate the healing process and promote purification and balance.
Wildcrafted Blue Cypress Essential Oil
Organic Chamomile Essential Oil
Organic Carrot Seed Essential Oil
Organic Rose Geranium Essential Oil
Organic Helichrysum Essential Oil
Scars are one of those things that seem to require a little extra attention in order to resolve and heal. But with the right tools, you can be successful in clearing them away and restoring your skin to a smooth and healthy state. Add Glow Exfoliating Fruit AHA Dew and Pineapple Illuminating Polisher to a your scar healing regimen for best results.
A miraculously powerful and effective fully ozonated treatment balm for face and body. Highly concentrated, it regenerates skin and tissues with fully ozonated oil and a blend of the most highly therapeutic oils to create healing and renewal for any skin troubles. This is the ultimate skin barrier repair and treatment for skin conditions like acne, eczema, and rosacea, and more. It has been clinically proven to regenerate skin and tissue. Studies have shown that it promotes wound healing and modulates the inflammatory phase, which aids in skin barrier repair. Additionally, it stimulates angiogenesis and enhances oxygen metabolism, which are beneficial for wound healing and tissue repair.
We use medical oxygen, only glass, and cold plasma ozone to produce the highest quality ozonated oils. Full ozonation means there are no waxes and no fillers. It is a thick gel at room temperature and cooler… all due to the extensive ozonation process. It takes long periods of time to achieve this full ozonation.
The oils work synergistically to soothe, reduce signs of aging, reduce inflammation, rejuvenate, calm all kinds of skin conditions, improve circulation, clear toxins, ease pain, revitalize cells, reduce scar tissue, and stimulate the growth of new, healthy, properly structured collagen.
A little goes a very long way! Just a tiny dab is enough to cover the entire face.
Strength - Choose Full Strength for most cases. Full Strength is the original After the Rain formula. Choose Ultra Sensitive for babies, pets, for skin conditions like Rosacea or Eczema that are highly active and reactive, and for barrier repair. The difference in the two versions is that Ultra Sensitive contains no essential oils. If you have any question at all, choose Ultra Sensitive, as it is always best to start slow if you are sensitive.
Scent - Ozone has a unique and distinctive scent - expect the scent of medical ozone when experiencing your ozonated products. That unique ozone scent means you have a powerfully healing product completely saturated with ozone. It can take some getting used to for some people.
Heat Sensitive - It is safe if it arrives melted or warm. This product will become liquid if warm. If it is over 65 degrees F where you live, place it in the refrigerator for a few hours prior to opening the jar so it can return to its solid form. Keep it in the refrigerator during warm weather to keep it solid and also to maintain the best potency over the long-term. Degradation of the ozone does not occur unless the product is kept in sustained temperatures of over 130°F and in UV light. Both of these factors must be met to degrade the bonds formed during the ozonation process. After the Rain is protected from UV by the Miron Violet Glass of its jar and the shipping box. The ozone potency will diminish after six months at room temperature. The shelf life is two years when refrigerated. Refrigeration is recommended, if possible.
Use - Please note that this is a highly concentrated balm. Always, patch test first and gradually get your skin used to it if you are sensitive. Use as spot treatment or you can cover your entire face after a successful patch test. It can also be used anywhere on the body. Ozone is a powerful detoxifier, and if you are very sensitive or dealing with health or skin conditions, a detox response is possible. See The Elaa Ritual below for how to use it.
Glow AHA Dew Exfoliating Serum is a burst of fresh fruit acids for a radiant glow and a brighter, more youthful complexion. A juicy fruit and flower treatment for removing dead skin cells, treating acne, diminishing hyperpigmentation or age spots, reducing Milia or Keratosis Pilaris, improving wrinkles and fine lines, or simply creating a gorgeous, healthy glow.
These natural fruit and sugar acids help to promote ATP production, stimulating collagen production, repairing and regenerating skin cells. The AHAs also improve the texture of skin, minimizing pores, and reducing fine line and wrinkles. White and Green Teas provide powerful antioxidants that protect skin from UV radiation, repair skin damage, promote elasticity, and tone the epidermis. The fresh and vibrant blend encourages the formation of new skin cells, balances and tones all skin types. It increases blood flow, rejuvenates the skin, and gives it a revitalized, smooth, radiant glow.
Luminescence in a jar. Reveal your radiant essence with this gentle, but highly active enzyme polish and mask. Pineapple enzymes naturally purify and resurface skin. Velvet De Guérande tenderly buffs away dead skin cells and infuses it with rich minerals. Chamomile, Yarrow, Linden, and Fennel calm, reduce inflammation, and cleanse the skin. Vitamins, bioflavonoids, and antioxidants revive dull and aging skin. Pineapple Illumination also diminishes hyperpigmentation or age spots, reduces Milia or Keratosis Pilaris, improves wrinkles and fine lines, and reduces blemishes. This juicy resurfacing gelée will have you gleaming and glimmering with Illumination!
For face, neck, décolletage, and lips.
Essential Oil & Added Scent Free
Refrigerate if you would like to retain the bright yellow, natural pineapple color.
