What Is Scar Care—and When Does It Begin?
Scar care refers to the targeted cosmetic treatment of areas of skin that have formed new tissue following an injury. Whether surgical scars, acne scars, or burn scars—each type of tissue has its own specific needs. Timing is crucial: Cosmetic care should only begin once the skin has completely closed and healed. It has no place on fresh wounds, as it is by no means a substitute for medical wound care. If you’re unsure, you should always seek medical advice. Once the skin is ready, gentle care with specially formulated products—such as our Concentrate AB 3x4ml or the Skin Repair Emulsion—can help maintain the skin’s suppleness in that area.
Which ingredients are suitable for scar care?
In cosmetics, panthenol and allantoin are considered well-documented ingredients for stressed skin areas. Panthenol is known for supporting the skin’s moisture balance, while allantoin can gently soothe the skin’s surface and help maintain its elasticity. An ideal example of this combination is our Concentrate AB 3x4ml, which was specifically designed for the care of healed scars, keloids, and calluses. The topic of scar care using cocoa butter is also frequently discussed. Cocoa butter can help keep the skin soft, but there is little scientific evidence to support any specific effect on scar tissue. If you want to improve the appearance of your skin, a combination of proven moisturizers and regenerating ingredients—such as those found in our Skin Repair cream—can be a very sensible choice.
How to Apply Scar Care Products Correctly: Here’s How
Applying your skincare products requires two things above all else: gentleness and a great deal of patience.
Gently massage in twice a day
- It can be beneficial to apply the product at least once, but ideally twice a day. Use only light pressure and move your fingers in small, circular motions over the skin.
Patience and consistency are key
- Scar tissue is a living area that changes constantly over the course of months or even years. Ultimately, a regular, consistent routine is far more crucial to the success of your skincare regimen than even the most expensive product on the market. By giving your skin this daily attention, you can help support the tissue’s flexibility and gently alleviate feelings of tightness.
An Overview of Our Scar Care Products
To provide optimal care for your skin during the post-wound healing phase, our skincare line offers targeted solutions. These products gently nourish stressed tissue and keep it supple.
- Concentrate AB 3x4ml: This intensely nourishing vitamin serum with panthenol and allantoin is our flagship product for scar care. It is suitable for fully healed scars, keloids, and rough areas of skin, and can help keep the skin soft and supple.
- Skin Repair: This regenerating emulsion was developed to support the skin’s natural barrier. As a complementary skin-regenerating cream, it can intensely moisturize the stressed tissue around the scar and help keep the skin balanced in everyday life.
