The dermaE® Scar Gel Challenge is a bit of a godsend for me!
When I was six years old, I was on the playground being chased by a girl who was quite a bit larger than me. She tripped and fell on top of me, and I ended up getting knocked out. I also had a horrible scar on my right knee.
Flash forward to when I was eighteen. I was running to get to my first class — Chemistry up the hill! — and I fell immediately. Blood went everywhere. And then I realized — it was the same scar, reopened. It healed into this raised, pink, garbled mess. I’ve had insecurity when I wear a skirt or shorts ever since.
So when derma e® contacted me to be a blogger for their Scar Gel Challenge (#MyScarGelStory), I was fully game!
This is month one. I will be applying the Scar Gel two to three times a day for the next three months, and tracking my progress here monthly with photos and updates. For this, I have received two full size jars of the derma e® Scar Gel, but I will be completely honest about the results. The company is fully aware of this.
Why I’m Optimistic: Onion Bulb!
There is some research to show that onion bulb extract may have an effect on scars. In a 2002 experiment in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, onion bulb extract was used to treat scars on rabbit ears. The ears showed a statistically significant improvement in dermal collagen organization in comparison to scars that were not treated with the treatment (p < 0.05). (No significant difference in dermal vascularity or inflammation was noted.) The authors of the study proposed that improved dermal collagen organization could have an effect on hypertrophic scar formation, i.e., potentially reducing the formation or degree of raised scars.
So I’m excited! I will keep you posted! #MyScarGelStory
Ingredients in derma e Scar Gel
Water (Aqua), Allium Cepa (Onion) Bulb Extract, Glycerin, Allantoin, Panthenol, Carbomer, Beta-Alanine, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lavender Fragrance.