A brand following a surgical operation or an accident, traces of acne ... Here are 4 pro reflexes to adopt to mitigate an ugly scar.

Reflex # 1: stimulate healing with a cream

For this, we apply on the scar a cream rich in regenerating active ingredients such as vitamin A, E, resveratrol or centella asiatica.

Soothing Repair Cream Cicabio, Bioderma, € 7.60.

Reflex # 2: protect yourself from the sun

We can never say it enough: we must protect ourselves from the sun's rays! Especially when you have a scar that you try to mitigate. In this case, both summer and winter, a 50 sunscreen is applied daily, which prevents the scar from pigmentation and leaves a trace.

Cicaplast Balm B5, SPF 50, La Roche Posay, 12 €.

Reflex # 3: massage to soften the skin

Regular massage also boosts cell renewal. Attention, we first wait until the scar is no longer red and has closed again. We mass in a circle and gently press the scar between the thumb and forefinger.

Reflex # 4: hide the color in the foundation

Last step to hide a scar: the application of a concealer foundation . It is chosen with opaque pigments and silica that matifies without mask effect. Heat on the back of the hand before applying by taps.

Dermablend Corrective Fluid Foundation, Vichy, 18,40 €.

Thanks to Michèle Sayag, Director of Medical Strategy Bioderma, and Tom Sapin, Makeup Artist Mac .