Science And Health

Scars are a natural part of the body's healing process. A scar results from the biologic process of wound repair in the skin and other tissues. Most wounds, except for very minor ones, result in some degree of scarring.

 

Transepidermal water loss is natural skin process— too much of during key times (like scar healing) can be detrimental to your skin however. Learn what is TEWL, why it's better to keep new scars moist, and how to care for new scars.

Ever wondered how to heal surgical scars? Let's take a closer look at 3 of the most common surgeries that leave behind significant scarring— and how silicone scar products can help treat them.