My doctor told me to try using Vitamin E to help my Acne scars heal up less noticeably. I went for this product which appears to have a much higher concentration than any of the other cosmetically-marketed vitamin E products out there by the advertised units (idk what these units actually mean, but 70,000 IU > 30,000 IU amirite).
It arrived unopened and exactly as in the picture. It has a squeezable base with a tiny stopper with a hole in it at the end so you can easily control how much comes out. The product is the consistency of a sticky, cold molasses that is literally impossible to spread in an even coat on your skin. Luckily I only need it for spot treatment, and in that regard it works marvelously by not budging from the spot where it has been applied.
I am also using adapalene gel (over the counter vitamin A) for my Acne scars and I couldn't decide which product should be applied first! I've found that the two products mix together into a paste on the fingertips very easily, which I'll then spread on the problem areas. It is difficult to spread a moisturizer over these areas because your face will just be so damn tacky. I found that wetting my fingertips and making my face slight damp before applying my moisturizer (Belif "The True Cream" Moisturizing balm for dry skin) makes it go on much more smoothly.
On day one of use I IMMEDIATELY noticed a dramatic drop in inflammation. On day two I noticed that my skin was beginning to HEAL much faster than before. Angry scabs became less sore and would not bleed or reopen. I'm about a week into treatment now, and have also added a dermaroller into my routine. Scars that I've had on my cheeks and chin for YEARS have been fading at an unprecedented rate- better than adapalene gel alone, better than daily exfoliation with Aveeno's daily brightening scrub alone, and better than daily glycolic acid face wipes alone. I discontinued all acids and exfoliating products when I started using the dermaroller and could not be happier with the results. I guess my skin was just hungry
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