Everyone has at least one scar. When skin heals well, scars can fade to near invisibility—but that's not always the outcome.
Poorly managed scars can stay sensitive, stiff, and limit daily comfort. With expert care, however, you can significantly improve their appearance and feel.
What is a scar?
A scar forms as skin heals from injury. Deeper wounds from surgery or accidents damage more tissue, increasing scar likelihood. Scars consist mainly of collagen-rich connective tissue, lacking sebaceous glands, sweat glands, and pigment—often appearing red or brown on tanned skin. Over time, they lighten naturally.
Does a scar ever fully disappear?
While it's common to think scars should be left alone, they're actually fragile skin that benefits from targeted care. Scars never vanish completely, but diligent treatment reduces visibility. They can feel dry, stiff, and tight—issues that hydration addresses effectively. Daily moisturizing with a quality cream supports the skin's natural recovery process.
How to promote optimal healing?
Once the wound closes, scars mature over 6 to 18 months. During this period, apply a nourishing scar cream daily. In early recovery, gently massage the area to enhance results.
VSM Derma Calendulan Scar Cream is ideal for softening and caring for scars. Infused with Calendula officinalis (marigold), it boosts skin's regenerative ability.
Regular application several times a day helps diminish scar visibility while deeply moisturizing for supple, soft skin. Notably, VSM Derma Calendulan works for both new and old scars and is safe from birth onward.
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Types of scars
Scars vary by location, skin type, and individual. Hypertrophic scars rise above the skin, often red, common on chest, shoulders, neck, and ears—they may fade spontaneously after years. Acne leaves atrophic scars as pitted depressions that soften over time. Keloids are thicker, redder, darker, and can extend beyond the original wound, more prevalent in tanned or dark skin.
This article is a collaboration with VSM.
