There has been a constant search for the perfect scar treatment solution as long as there have been scars. There have been many different products, both natural and manmade, that have been heralded as the best treatment for all types of scars.

In the following text you will see the comparison between two natural substances that have been used in skin care treatments: onion extract gel and snail serum. Even though both of these substances are derived from natural sources, they are differences in their performance.

Onion Gel Extract

Onions are one of those plants that have shown great properties when it comes to treating different problems. They contain certain chemical compounds that are considered to have anti-inflammatory, anti-cholesterol and antioxidant properties. In some parts of the world, onions are used for skin afflictions such as blisters and boils.

It is not surprising to learn that they are now being added to skin products to treat all kinds of skin problems including scar healing. Even though some people swear that it is excellent for scars prevention including the prevention of acne scars, but studies show that it is not any better than petroleum jelly. In a clinical test, 24 patients who were healing from surgery tried onion extract gel and petroleum jelly on different parts of their scars. The results were categorical. This natura extract showed no scarring reduction or improvement in the healing process of surgical scars.

Snail Serum extracted from the Helix Aspersa

Snail serum is a newly found natural substance that has been labeled as the new cure-all from any skin problem. This serum is derived from the common garden snail (scientifically referred to as the Helix aspersa). The practice of extracting serum for skincare is relatively new, but snail farming (heliciculture) has been around for ages.

Recently, snail serum has gained popularity as the chief ingredient in skin care products especially those used as scars prevention creams. It has been shown to be hypoallergenic and gentle enough to be used by anyone no matter their skin type.

Research has shown that snail extract has helps improve photoaging skin and dermatitis caused by radiation in cancer patients. This substance strengthens fragile skin and helps regenerate lesions without producing abnormal scarring. Clinical trials have backed up what many workers in the heliciculture have said for years: snail serum works.

Products that contain snail serum work through a process called hydroxylation. When it is used daily, the enzymes in this natural substance can help decompose damaged cells and bring oxygen to them. Snail serum also boosts the production of fibroblasts, which are responsible regenerating healthy skin while repairing damaged skin tissue.

Both onion extract gel and snail serum may be derived from natural elements, but only the latter can help you attain scar free healing.