To anniversary its “You Are More Than Your Scar” campaign from last year and continue to support mental wellness and physical acceptance, Mederma is kicking off a new partnership with This Is My Brave, a charity that encourages storytelling to help those struggling with mental health issues such as anxiety or low self-esteem.
 
This year, Mederma will be making a $25,000 donation to the charity to further its mission to empower individuals to share stories of their scar healing journeys.
 
Here are some related statistics:
 

You Are More Than Your Scar

·       The data shows that generally, people are over being ashamed of their scars and imperfections, with 81% of those with scars admitting they wouldn’t feel like themselves without them.

·       61% of respondents said that they’re mentally at a place where they’ve conquered their insecurities and 56% agree that owning their insecurities helps them feel empowered.

·       Most of those who have easily visible scars on their body (42%) said it makes them feel empowered (68%) and unique (80%).

Celebrities & Scars 

·       Many have been inspired by celebrity scar stories like Selena Gomez’s kidney transplant scar (21%), and Seal’s lupus scar (21%).

·       Three in five respondents also said they’d like to see more characters with visible flaws on the big screen and 60% of these respondents said this would help them feel more represented.

·       Respondents said that the top five celebs that own their scars are: Selena Gomez – (21%), Seal – (21%), Jason Momoa – (20%), Joaquin Phoenix – (20%) and Amy Schumer – (19%)