Unsightly Scars Are More Visible in Summer

In the summertime, the living is fine and all about getting out in the great outdoors. Warm weather lets us wear less clothes ... and expose more skin as we enjoy some of our favorite outdoor pastimes.

Scars are more visible in summer for two reasons. First and foremost, scars we've hidden under clothing the rest of the year are suddenly more visible in summer months in bathing suits and shorts.

In addition, scars don't tan, so as skin surrounding the scar gets suntanned, the scar looks whiter by contrast, making it even more visible.

Scars can also be embarrassing: Friends and family might inquire about the scar, making you have to explain about it when you'd rather enjoy yourself. Strangers may stare, making many people feel understandably self-conscious.

* Now you don't have to cover up those scars. Medical professionals know that you can diminish the appearance of scars with certain creams and lotions. A good scar-reducing product should contain silicone, which has been shown medically to aid in the reduction of scars, along with herbal extracts from onion and green tea for help in reducing the overall appearance of scars.

It is also important that your scar product contain a sun block of at least SPF 15.

Scar tissue is particularly vulnerable to the sun's rays, so it's important that you add extra protection to scars.

ScarZone® Scar Diminishing Cream has been developed by a plastic surgeon for his patients. It has a special formula containing medically approved silicone to help make scars appear flatter, smoother and closer to the skin's natural tone, when massaged in twice daily. It also contains SPF 15, onion extract and green tea. With ScarZone's unique formula, scars resulting from surgery, injuries, burns, acne and stretch marks are visibly diminished, no matter how long you've had your scar.

* Don't fret over old wounds. Everyone wants to look their best for beach season. However, a winter's worth of skiing or snowboarding or even old scars and scrapes from childhood can make even the best beach bodies feel self-conscious. But unsightly scars resulting from surgery, injuries, burns, acne and even stretch marks can easily be smoothed over.

"I recently had carpal tunnel surgery and an injury to my leg that left a long, knife-like scar," says Susan B., from Highlands Ranch, Colorado. "Both were treated by physicians and therapists with negative results. Then I tried ScarZone and in just a few weeks the redness was gone, the scars are definitely fading. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone."

ScarZone Scar Diminishing Cream is available in the skin care and first aid departments of drug and food chains nationwide. And for more information or to order online, go to www.scarzone.com.