Fade scars with a specialist oil

On average, we have as many as three scars on our bodies, and almost two-thirds of women say theirs have affected their confidence.

To help fade these blemishes, try using a soothing oil. The new, limited-edition Bio-Oil Scar care Kit (£15.99, boots.com) includes a bottle of Bio-Oil, a specialist product proven to help improve the appearance of scars, and a massage roller to help penetrate the area more effectively and speed up the natural regeneration process. Skinceuticals ce Ferulic (£ 79.89,

skinoracle.com) lightens dark areas, so may be helpful in fading harsher scars.

and Botanico vida Omega Oil (right, £18.50, botanicovida.com) is formulated to help with stretch marks, scars, ageing or dehydrated skin and uneven tone.