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Way back in the 18th century one could not be considered a decent Prussian Officer if the officer’s rank wasn’t matched by the number of facial and body scars. These soldiers wore their scars with immense pride. It was a symbol of great masculinity, bravery and even considered to show that the wearer of these scars had high levels of testosterone. These were real men!! In the real world of today however, scars are mostly earned through nasty accidents, medical surgery or bad skin conditions such as skin cancer, small pox or acne, etc. Psychologists at the University of Liverpool decided to investigate the effects of facial scars by asking 115 women and 64 men to rate the attractiveness of eight strangers of the opposite sex. Half were asked to look at original face shots, while the other half viewed images that had been digitally manipulated to add scars to the cheeks, foreheads and jawlines. The results showed that the scars made no difference to the perceived attractiveness of the women, but the scarred men ranked almost 6% higher in appeal ratings than those with undamaged skin. So there’s science to back up that women with scars are no less attractive than women without and that men with scars have a 6% upswing of attractiveness than those without. Having said all of this, there are some scars that most who have them, would love to see reduced or wish they never had. Let’s take a look at the different types of scars and the effects of Aesthetics Treatments for scar reduction. Also the use of HOCl at the time of injury or medical procedure to help reduce possible wound scars, making them smoother, softer and to even see them possibly fade. Types of Scars A scar is a natural part of the body’s healing process and is a mark left on the skin after a wound or injury has healed. Our scars are with us permanently. Fine-Line Scars These scars are mainly from minor wounds and heal quickly, will gradually fade leaving just a simple fine line or visible mark on the skin. Keloid Scars Keloid scars are thick raised scars which are much larger than the wound that that caused the scar. The Keloid scar usually takes time to appear after the wound injury. Once it appears a Keloid tends to grow slowly for months or even years. Keloids can be hereditary and can run in families. This suggests that some people inherit genes that make them more likely to develop keloids. Hypertrophic Scars A hypertrophic scar is a thick raised scar. It’s an abnormal response to wound healing in which extra connective tissue forms within the original wound area. The result a raised scar. The key visible difference between hypertrophic and keloid scars is the degree of the spread of the scar around the original wound. With hypertrophic scars, the extra connective tissue that forms within the original wound stays within that area. With keloid scars, the extra connective tissue that forms extends beyond the original wound area. Pitted Scars Pitted or sunken scars are often the result of severe acne or chicken pox. As with all scars they are permanent, but pitted scars may be treated so that they fade and improve in appearance. Treatment for Scars Scar treatments vary and depend on the type of scar and how long you have had it, and the scar repair may require a combination of treatment modalities. These treatments can include simple camouflage with a concealer, silicone gels or sheets, corticosteroid injections, Laser therapy, Cryotherapy, Dermal Fillers, skin needling and skin creams. And let’s not forget HOCl (Hypochlorous Acid). HOCl and Scars For wound care and scar management, topical stabilized HOCl (Hypochlorous Acid) offers powerful micro-biocidal and anti-biofilm properties, in addition to potency as a topical wound healing agent. It may offer an alternative to other less desirable wound care measures. HOCl has been shown to be an efficacious and safe therapy for keloid and Hypertrophic scar treatment. Small studies have shown that using HOCl post procedure prevents infection, reduces inflammation and promotes healing by increasing oxygenation of the wound area. Excess inflammation is problematic which can lead to scarring. So HOCl may be effective in reducing scar occurrence and may also result in softer and flatter scars. This is of great importance for any pre and post aesthetics or plastic surgery treatments. The secret is to spray the affected area frequently and lightly. Think frequency over quantity and think Soopa Skin HOCl Rescue Mists

A wise person once said: Á person's immune system is like an English country garden. Imagine a beautiful garden filled with an abundance of colourful flowers of all types, with birds and bees and butterflies and dragonflies and creatures living together in complete peaceful bliss and harmony'. That is exactly the same as our gut microbiome system when it's in a healthy peak condition!! Sadly we all live in a fast-paced world filled with stresses of work to earn money to live. A world where our foods are grown using pesticides and antibiotics and where we've been subjected to and conditioned to eat unhealthy sugar based foods that cause obesity and diabetes in many people. Our health practitioners prescribe us antibiotics often when not required, cortisone products to heal inflamed and unhealthy skin conditions. These all contribute to our body's immune systems' decline into decay! Recent research studies into our body's gut flora systems has shown that up to 90% of all Illness can be reversed simply by having a healthy microbiome system. Approximately 70% of our immune system is housed within our gut, so making sure that our digestive system is in top order can be the key to addressing many of our bodily woes. If we eat "bad foods" it sets off an inflammatory response in which our bodies are literally fighting the foods that we eat!! Antibiotics as an example will wipe out bacteria in the body, including the good ones. It can take months for the body to recover from taking an antibiotic. If the body's immune system is in tip top shape, then there is no need for the likes of an antibiotic. Don't let your gut deteriorate until the English Country Garden looks like a waste land. Feed it well with healthy foods, - Fresh fruit & vegetables, legumes such as black beans and chickpeas, lentils and wild rice, Seeds and nuts, oily fish and healthy fats such as avocado pear, olive oil and coconut oil. The list goes on, but reduce sugar, quit fruit juices and carbonated sugary sodas, lower your alcohol and smoking intake. Get lots of good sleep and plenty of exercise and fresh air. Written by Gary Hunt - Soopa Skin International