AN extensive skincare routine may not be needed to combat facial wrinkles.
According to one Reddit user, an unexpected first aid box find might be the key to your anti-aging efforts.
In their post, user Lcmedia revealed the item they swear by for maintaining a smooth complexion.
The poster advised their fellow Reddit users to take the advice with “a grain of salt” as it might not work for everyone.
They revealed how they accidentally stumbled upon the skincare trick.
“I had a really bad scar from being attacked a few years back, and Mederma Scar Gel made it go almost completely away,” they said.
Mederma Advanced Scar Care Gel is available for £7.50 from Amazon.
Intrigued by the quick transformation, the Redditor decided to test its smoothing capabilities.
“I thought, ‘I wonder how this would work on the fine lines developing on my forehead and around my eyes?'” they explained.
The poster reported a noticeable difference in their skin soon after use.
They revealed that their complexion had completely smoothed out since using the scar gel.
“I’ve only used it for a few days at a time each month, but they’re almost completely gone now,” they said.
The gel is designed to improve the appearance of scars by “penetrating beneath the surface of the skin.”
This allows the ingredients to help hydrate and aid in the generation of cells.
One such ingredient is xanthan gum, which promotes collagen synthesis.
Healthline reported on the effectiveness of the molecule in anti-aging efforts.
Through its collagen-boosting, xanthan gum improves the skin’s elasticity and firmness.
It’s important to note that while collagen-based skincare products may offer benefits, their effectiveness can hugely vary.
Some experts suggest that topical application of collagen may have limited effectiveness compared to other skincare ingredients that stimulate collagen production within the skin.
The scar treatment gel also includes allium cepa bulb extract, which is taken from onions.
Skincare experts at the Cosmetic Ingredients and Complexes Glossary broke down how the ingredient helps to smooth skin.
“[It] can serve as an anti-aging preparation that replenishes the lipid barrier, protects from free radicals, and nourishes skin with essential elements,” they explained.
Also included in the gel’s ingredients is the chemical compound allantoin.
Allantoin is known for its role in stimulating the production of collagen and elastin, according to the National Library of Medicine.
Another element of the scar gel that plays a role in anti-aging efforts is panthenol.
The Derm Review explained that the ingredient draws water to the skin, locking in moisture.
This makes the provitamin effective in improving hydration and plumping the skin.
Another ingredient included in the healing gel is sorbic acid.
Scientific journal MDPI carried out a study confirming the role of the organic compound in anti-aging efforts.
Finally, sodium hyaluronate, also included in the gel, is known for its ability to retain moisture within the skin, according to the National Library of Medicine.
