The Hiruscar PostAcne gel is packaged in a convenient squeeze tube which dispenses a small volume of product at a time. It is definitely more preferred when the product is less exposed to air in case of contamination.


The Hiruscar post-acne gel is clear, and has a slightly stronger "onion" (Allium Cepa) smell compared to the original Hiruscar gel. It is fast-absorbing and is also suitable for application under makeup. 

The Hiruscar post-acne gel is clear and absorbs fast into the skin upon light massaging. It is also suitable for oily and acne-prone skin. It should be used at the end of the skincare routine and before makeup. It is recommended to apply 2-3 times a day, in the morning and before bedtime. 

Baby Powder Test:

Baby powder - to show that the gel did not leave any sticky residues behind.

Ingredients:

IngredientsAqua, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Niacinamide, Sorbeth-30, PPG-26-Buteth-26 and PEG-40hydrogenated caster oil, Quaternium-73, Carbomer, Fragrance, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate and DMDM hydantoin, Sodium Hydroxide, Allantoin and Mucopolysaccharide (MPS).

Allium Cepa (Onion Extract) 

Allium Cepa has been shown in many scientific studies to reduce the formation of new scars and improve the appearance of existing scars. Allium Cepa contains several unique bioflavenoids, such as quercitin, kaempferol, and cepalin; metalloproteinases; and thiosulfates. (Source) This ingredient is also present in other scar gels such as Mederma. A study on rabbit ears showed improved dermal collagen organization, potentially reducing the degree of scar formation. 

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

Mucopolysaccharide Polysulphate (MPS)

Alantonin

Although exciting, MPS and alantonin are only present in very low concentrations (even lower than fragrance and pH adjuster- sodium hydroxide). And that most effects are likely to be expected out of Allium Cepa and Niacinamide.

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Results

I've been applying the Hiruscar Post-acne on both my depressed scars and acne marks for the past month to test it out, twice daily. Okay, I'd admit that I'm not too consistent with application when I forget about it. But I do see clear results in the acne marks. Acne marks usually diminish completely after a month, but with Hiruscar, the skin is lighter in a week! 

There has been less reviews on documented efficiency on depressed scars. While the scars were not raised dramatically, the edges of the box-car scars are a little more smoother. And they are slightly less notice-able without the harsh edges. I hate to say, but these scars are old. And we all know that more mature scars are harder to treat. I'll give this more time for a more conclusive result.

I've had severe acne that had left me with many indented, depressed scars. I still look at the mirror and wish that I could reverse time to prevent the acne-episode. I've became less social and get conscious when people are near to me when I was younger. Nobody seems to be talking about it. People underestimate the effect on the change of appearance on mental health. And sufferers feel ashamed to admit that a harmless skin imperfection is destroying their lives.

I wouldn't know for sure if I would be a different person if this episode didn't happen to me, but the scars have became a part of me as I grew older. And afterall, "the people that matter don't mind". 

The culture of being "perfect" in the era of Instagram filters and photo editing app is really distressing for many. The cult of beauty is ridiculous, but many fall for it subconsciously anyway. As we scroll through our social media feeds with beautiful people with perfect skin and body, it is drilled into our minds that beauty is defined as such.