Scars are the body’s way of replacing lost or damaged skin, but the way they look and feel depends very much on how they are managed. While massage can improve circulation around the wound and promote healing, there has been little investigation into the myriad moisturisers suggested for improving newly formed skin and minimising the appearance of scars.

That is, until now. According to a recent University of Adelaide-backed study published in Burns Open , the type of moisturiser used on an active (healing) scar makes a difference – and it’s not the most expensive product that prevails. Occupational therapist and co-author of the study Tanja Klotz says she was prompted to conduct the study because information on the effectiveness of moisturisers was so scarce.

“The evidence was reall

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