A scar is a blemish left behind after a surface injury or once a wound has healed. The human body was designed to sustain a variety of aggressions including cuts, grazes, burns and bruises. All these incidents set into motion a complicated and orchestrated chain of events that are involved in the healing process. When an injury occurs, be it a cut or an acne infection, a variety of cells are sent quickly to the wounded region and the complex healing process begins.

When you have a superficial wound, a scab develops to protect the wound. Over a few days the scab falls off leaving the skin to produce pigment which over a few days or weeks would match the colour of skin. On the other hand, a deeper wound causes damage to the pigment producing layers of upper skin. Due to the excessive inflammation as a result of this trauma, scarring is more likely.

Scars are composed mainly of collagen, a protein fibre found mainly in the lower layer of skin. The look of a scar tissue varies in individuals and is governed by several factors which include the depth of injury, skin tone and even genetics.

One of the best treatments to minimise the appearance of scars is Sheald Recovery Balm by iS Clinical. Used by surgeons all around the world, iS Clinical’s Sheald Recovery Balm is the ultimate way to soothe and nourish post-procedure skin, helping to prevent scabbing and itching.  This can be used on open wounds to help to accelerate the healing process and reduce itching and scarring.  Also available in a smaller size.

Collagen fibres are made up of chains of amino acids. Amino acid supplements such as Amino 75 may be useful especially when combined with Vitamin C supplements. 

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