Remove of Acne Scars

Most of the following customers used our weaker creams for scar reduction. The new products are even more effective. Some comments have been edited for length and clarity.

I just wished to thank you for your excellent products. I have been using copper-peptides for about 7 weeks now, for the last few weeks I have been using Super Cop 2X, putting it on my acne scars with a small metal spatula (actually a tool from a manicure set!). For exfoliation I have been using Exfol Cream and a dermabrasion cloth. For the last week I have been using the dermaroller.

The effect on my skin and in particular upon my scars is amazing. My scars have improved so much I no longer need to wear make up. And from being quite noticeable on both cheeks you now have to peer hard to see them. Thank you so much. I shall be building my collection of Skin Biology products as and when I can.

N.A., Scotland

I just wanted to thank you, Dr. Pickart, for all your hard work and lifelong dedication of applying chemistry to help people. I have been using Skin Bio products for 2.5 months and have seen a huge improvement in my acne scars. I have suffered from acne as a teen and finally cleared up at around age 23. But had scars on cheeks, jaw line, and side of temples. Makeup always drew attention towards my scars and I have always been ashamed of them. I tried the dermatologist thing, was signed up to get fraxel lasering (which I was really apprehensive about doing because it may cause more damage than good) and cost $900 a treatment and I was going to need 4-5 treatments.

Then I found your company and starting using the Acne Scar Reduction Kit. It seemed a bit slow at first, but I used the products everyday and never had any irritation. After testing the starter kit, I used the Exfol Cream and TriReduction with Retinol and spot treated with Super Cop 2X. After a month, I started using 40% lactic acid and 15% fruit acid gel in place of the Exfol Cream, still using the TriReduction with Retinol and Super Cop 2X. While I didn't expect overnight success or complete eradication of the scar tissue, I did get what I expected after 3 months:

My overall skin tone is bright, many scars have gotten smaller, less red, and the indented scar areas I had have become more even level with the rest of the skin, and I have a more even skin tone. My acne scars are truly less noticeable and I am comfortable with my skin now and feel really good about myself every time I examine my skin in the mirror.

I just wanted to take the time to thank you for all your help and for offering these products at a reasonable price. I would have spent a kabillion more dollars with fraxel lasering and no telling what I would have gotten. I am going to continue using the products for a long time and I have also tried the Folligen Cream on my eyelashes, and wow they have grown fuller and longer and they look good.

Thank you so much, I feel very blessed to have found your products.

L.C.

I've been using a lot of your products (CP Serum, Super CP Serum, Exfol Serum, CP Night Eyes, Tri-Reduction and Super Cop) for two years ...I started spot treating pitted scars with Super Cop and a stronger version of salicylic acid and the results are fantastic!...I'd like to tell you all about what I did (I'm thinking the result borders on the unbelievable)...I was getting a bit impatient and I remember reading from one of your articles that to see faster results, one should become a bit more aggressive with the acids and try for the stronger copper peptides [Skin Remodeling Copper-Peptides]. Since I was a bit perturbed with the possible onset of pimples as a reaction to the Super Cop, I tried this Clear Pores Medicated Gel (from skinrxclinic.com) in the AM (whole leaf aloe, colloidal silver, 15% glycolic acid, 2% salicylic acid..., and alternated with a 10% hydroquinone 10% tret compound (from greatskin.com). At night, I applied a very thin film (maybe 2-3 drops) of very diluted super CP Serum on my entire face and neck, then with a fine brush dotted (a bit liberally) Super Cop on the pitted scars (and sometimes in the afternoon for a twice a day application). Did this for a week. The peeling agents truly peeled and scabs quickly formed on the spots I had concentrated on.

After 3 or 4 days (so on the 10th or 11th day of the program), the crusted stuff fell off and I swear, the two deepest and longest scars that I have been trying to get rid off since forever became non-existent! At most, if I really stare hard, long and up close, I can see a small pinprick-like pore. I really wish I had documented this with pictures so I can submit them to you ...I can't get beyond being amazed with this result at so short a period.

Once again, thank you very much!

I have used $300 magic potions and $3 drug store remedies and everything in between. I have used Proactiv Acne System and still had acne and it created more discoloration on my face. I have been on Tetracycline and Accutane and still had acne, along with dry skin which I never in my life have had. I have used everything on all the shopping channels, some were expensive and promised the unbelievable (Serious Skin Care, Isomers, Murad, etc.). Some of them even condemned colored copper, although when I used their colorless copper, NOTHING happened - empty promises.

I stumbled across your web site and it was so detailed and the prices were so reasonable that I felt "what the heck, I've tried everything else". THANK YOU!!! The discoloration has been significantly reduced. I haven't even used the entire bottles of CP and Exfol serums and the results are unbelievable. I can't wait to see the results as I continue using these products. I do have some acne break-outs although not nearly as bad, nor do they leave the discoloration. I am anxious to explore some of your other products.

Thank you, again, for the fabulous products along with the science and information posted on your web site

Thank you for all your wonderful advice. The CP Serum is working great on my skin. My face feels more "normal" now and I don't have to soak it with moisturizers anymore, (although I still need a little moisturizer over the CP Serum) For your studies (you said you keep records of what is working for people), I have using CP Serum and Azelex (20%) every day. I use the CP Serum 2 times per day and the Azelex at night. I haven't used the Exfol Serum because the cream made my acne-prone skin break out and I also discovered that applying hydroxies with Azelex is too much and that the Azelex is working as an exfoliator. My sun spots are less, my face looks brighter and more even toned and fresher and the small lines around my eyes have about disappeared. Also, a mole under my chin is starting to get smaller--something I hadn't counted on or even purchased the copper for!! I had a professional peel yesterday and applied CP Serum afterward and my skin looks great this morning. So I hope this helps you in your research.

My question is this - If I continue with the same program of Exfol Cream and Tri-Reduction, do you think I can expect even more acne scar reduction? (I have also been using 30% glycolic peel once a week for 3 weeks, though I can't tell if this is doing anything.) These scars aren't all that deep, and only are noticeable in certain light. I plan to continue my daily regimen for another month or two and see what happens. Is it possible the more stubborn scars will just require more time?

Skin Biology - The progress should continue. Sometimes it takes months to completely remove scars.

Hi, I am 43 year old female, and have had cystic acne since my early 30's which has left bad scars ...I had a deep chemical peel at a salon several weeks ago ...after I peeled they told me to wear a sunscreen (over the counter)...I had a bad burn reaction and parts of my face seemed to be burned all over again...the only help I got from the salon was cortisone cream, which I felt was not good, so I searched the net and found you and started reading and your info made sense to me...so I ordered and the CP Serum and Emu Oil helped to heal my face within a week of getting it (glad it came quick!) ...so, then I went back to the salon for one of my follow-up appts. to get my face cleansed of impurities that the peel brings out, well they told me that my face was healed enough to go back to using the glycolic acid wash that I have used for over a year prior to the deep peel...so I used it the following two mornings and it burned my face again ....needless to say that for a third burn in such a short period, this really hurt!....mostly around my eyes (yes, they told me to use it around my eyes 20% glycolic) ...now I am totally burned around my eyes and have been swelling badly when I awake in the mornings...also scabs have formed around my eyes and more wrinkles have appeared than before....the only thing that has given me any relief is your Protect & Restore #3 and Emu Oil...

Thank you very much for your products ...I feel my face would not be healing as well without your products...in the future, I will not be getting anymore deep peels.....

Skin Biology - Strong peels can be overdone. Milder hydroxy acids work slower but are much safer.

Skin Biology -
The test kit is to decide what works best for yourself. Exfol Cream and Trireduction P&R basic may work best for you.

Stronger hydroxys may also speed things up. There are links on the www.scar-reduction.com web site to sellers. 2oz of a 30% glycolic is about $60 to $80. Lasers or deep peels might also work but that is about $500 to $2,000.

Skin Biology - Trireduction generally works better but some people prefer BioHeal for scar reduction

After two weeks of TriReduction the scars started to flatten and get smaller. The way things are progressing, we think that one more order of the TriReduction Combo Basic should clear his back of scars.

I had a few old acne marks that it seems to have cleared up, but I had no severe marks. It really has evened out my skin tone, and I seem to be less oily in my T-zone. P&R also has helped clear up a scar that I got over my lip (neighbor's cat) when I was 13 - and I'm 31 now! I couldn't believe it - it's hardly visible at ALL now. You might consider trying some kind of lightener for hyperpigmentation (with hydroquinone and kojic acid), but those take 5-7 weeks to work so you must be patient. I had some hyperpigmentation (from birth control pills, I think), and I was able to get rid of it using a lightener (by Natura Bisse - intensive lightening complex -- but many companies make this type of product - i think they also all
contain some kind of alcohol so you have to watch for skin drying, and adjust accordingly). I actually think this, in conjunction with the P&R, helped fade the old acne marks (and wearing Sunblock always!) - and helped with the skin tone. For cleansing, I use Sage Corrective Grains and Sage Facial Shampoo. I also use sage's smoothing cream (12%).

Is it ok to use the TriReduction Cream twice a day or will this irritate my skin?

R.P. @twcable.com
You can use Trireduction twice a day but reduce its use if your skin becomes irritated.

By the way, the regular P&R did not do much for my skin but the Trireduction is working very well.

Skin Biology response - The Trireduction cream has three times the level of copper-peptides of the regular P&R cream.

How could I forget, I don't breakout anymore, anywhere! Yes, I was still getting zits. Sometimes very swollen - would last for a couple of months acne - on the "bank breaking" program! Now I don't even have to worry that I'm going to wake up with a blemish of any kind, on my face. I know that with the use of these products that my skin is healthy and healing. For the first time in thirteen years of having skin problems, my face glows, feels and is looking flawless as a treasured porcelain doll. With all my heart, thank you ...Truly, they are miracle creams.

I've been mixing the TriReduction P&R with Retinol and the Exfol Cream in equal parts and smoothing them over my cheeks twice a day. At night I follow with Retin-A about an hour later. In the morning I use your products under my sunscreen and make-up. I find myself applying them to more and more of my face each day and have had no adverse reactions. My question is: Would is be safe to use them on my entire face twice a day, or is this too much?

Also, I have some (very expensive) La Mer Face Serum that I hate to waste. Can I use this with your products, and if so, how? I have a sample of the TriReduction P&R Basic that I would like to try on my cuticles and weak, peeling fingernails. Would this be okay or should I order a different version of the P&R for this?

I will welcome any recommendations you can give me. I'm so impressed with your products that I don't want to use anything else!

Skin Biology answer: You can use the TriReduction twice daily unless your skin becomes irritated from too much hydroxy acid. It this happens, just reduce the application amount. You can use P&R with La Mer Face Cream. Use the TriReduction P&R on your fingernails and cuticles nightly. We are getting rave reports on P&R improving nails.

I just wanted to let everyone know that I have been using these products (Tri-Reduction & Exfol Cream in combination with the Classic Protect & Restore cream & Exfol Cream) depending on how my skin is acting. I am 32, with acne prone skin, with some scarring. I have been using these products for about 2 1/2 to 3 weeks now, and let me tell you, WOW, I have tried EVERYTHING you could imagine on my skin, some of them helping a little, but this stuff has made a drastic difference in my skin in only 3 weeks, its looks fresh and smooth, I always have good makeup days (you know when your makeup looks really good on your skin) and I use about 1/2 the amount of makeup as I did before, (I have nothing to conceal now!!!) I can't believe these products work so quick!!!!! Well that's all i wanted to say, thank you very much for the MUCH IMPROVED SKIN!!!

Your product has changed my life, really and I have been telling everyone I can about your wonderful product. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

So I tried your idea on skin pores and it worked! About five or six nights a week, I mixed the Exfol Cream and the Protect & Restore and applied them to the areas of the pores and over other areas of my face. I didn't pay too much attention to what happened but after three months of use, I had forgotten about the larger pores. When I finally remembered and looked for them, I could only find one of them and it was almost normal in size.

Skin Biology response: We have a had a number of reports on facial pore size reduction. It is a pleasant surprise to us also!

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Skin Biology is currently patenting and test marketing various products built around his new copper-peptides that are designed to possess greatly enhanced potency, strong breakdown resistance (and can be used with skin exfoliating hydroxy acids for more rapid skin renewal and for scar reduction), a longer duration of action, and very high adherence to skin. The first generation products designed around GHK-Copper performed well in many controlled tests; however, they failed in FDA clinical trials on the healing of difficult-to-heal human wounds. Dr. Pickart is of the opinion that this second generation of copper peptides should have a higher chance of success in difficult clinical trials.