Skinfare Skin Care Blog

1. Lightly cleanse the wound. DO NOT use heavy creams, oils or tight bandages. If the wound is not severe, avoid covering it at night.

2. Let it scab. A scab is essential to the healing process and crucial in protecting the new skin that is forming underneath. Do not touch your scabs or pick at. Doing this is a surefire way to promote scar tissue.

3. Do not soak your injuries in water. No matter how much you think it might be helping, too much water on an injury can actually prevent the healing process from taking place.

4. Use an anti-bacterial ointment or cream. This step should go hand in hand with keeping the wound clean. Bacteria causes infection which can lead to other, more serious skin problems. Make sure your anti-bacterial agent allows air in to the wound (in other words, not too thick).

5. Avoid irritants such as soaps, products with high amounts of fragrance, alcohol or citric acids. Irritated skin has a difficult time healing if too much blood is present due to inflammation.

6. If you feel the need to moisturize a skin injury, use pure Aloe Gel. This is preferable to brand moisturizers since it allows the wound to breathe and heal more efficiently.