HPA® Lanolin can be used to treat areas where there are acne scars and offer additional moisture.
Topical treatments, such as vitamin E, cocoa butter cream, silicone gel,onion extract products, and several commercial skin care products like Vaseline and Aquaphor that are sold over the counter may be somewhat effective in helping to heal scars.
Lanolin, an organic ester derived from sheep fleece after shearing, creates an air-permeable tem- porary barrier and promotes moist wound healing when applied to injured skin.
Not only does lanolin hydrate skin and lock in moisture, but it's also beneficial as a healing ointment and is even found in certain diaper rash creams. “It helps with the healing process in minor scrapes, cuts, burns, and irritations,” says Dr. King.
Bio-Oil helps to improve the appearance of new or old scars; whether from surgery, accidents, burns, insect bites, scratches or conditions such as acne or chickenpox. Although younger scars will have a greater chance of improvement, studies have shown that older scars also benefit from regular use of Bio-Oil.
This difference in the properties between the petroleum jelly and lanolin-based products, combined with the fact that lanolin has a high-fat content (skin loves fat) makes lanolin better for skincare. It keeps your skin plump, preventing evaporation especially in dry environments.
Yes, you can use lanolin on the face. However, it is best to avoid using it if you have oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin as it may lead to acne breakouts.
Because of its high fat content, lanolin is occlusive, meaning it prevents the evaporation of water from the skin (transepidermal water loss). This keeps skin moisturized and helps the skin heal.
Elastoplast Wound Healing Ointment can be used at any stage of the healing process on superficial open wounds and damaged skin. A moist healing environment has been clinically proven to aid and speed up the natural wound healing process.
Apply Antibacterial Ointment on Wounds
Apply antibacterial ointment to help the wound heal more quickly and prevent infection. In case of minor wounds, it's not necessary to apply antibacterial ointment, and you may use petroleum jelly to protect the wound.
The omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants in both shea butter and coconut oil have been shown to inhibit keloid scar tissue and repair skin. (1, 2) Additionally, because shea butter and coconut oil are very effective at moisturizing the skin, they can be part of a continued regimen to help minimize some scarring.
Lemon/Lime Juice: Place lemon or lime juice on the scar with a cloth. Let this sit for a few minutes on the skin before washing it off. The acidic qualities of the juice help remove dead skin cells along the scar and can lessen the redness or appearance of scars.
Soften a pea-sized amount between fingers and apply to the entire nipple area after each feeding or as needed. Apply before showering to protect sensitive nipples.
Lanolin has been found to contain traces of pesticides. It's commonly used as a treatment by breastfeeding mothers for sore nipples and these pesticides can be passed to the baby. The pesticides have been strongly linked to skin irritations.
LANOLIN (lan o lin) is used on the skin to treat or prevent minor skin irritations such as blisters, burns, dry skin, and diaper rash. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Use Purelan™ at every feed to relieve soreness, moisturise, and protect your nipples and skin. There is no need to remove the lanolin cream before feeding your baby.
Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles: Since lanolin does retain so much moisture, it may plump the skin and fill in fine lines and face wrinkles, which makes it successful when formulating anti-aging products.
The lanolin really does form a barrier that allows your natural moisture to plump up those lines. And it does not sting or irritate my eyes as so many of the expensive brands did. It's completely effective on morning puffiness. I've also noticed that, with regular use, the dark shadows under my eyes have gone as well.
How long before people will start seeing results using Bio-Oil Skincare Oil? We recommend that Bio-Oil Skincare Oil be applied twice daily for a minimum of three months for best results to be seen.
For new scars if applied after the wound is closed, Bepanthen Scar Treatment helps to prevent the formation of a red and raised scars. For older scars, that are already red and raised, Bepanthen Scar Treatment helps to smooth, soften and flatten existing scars and reduce the redness and itching.