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 Common Ingredients to Help Get Rid
of Acne Scars
Author: Marilynn Syrett
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Acne attacks can be unsightly
and painful but even worse is the potential for ugly scars left
behind on your face. The noticeable discoloration, uneven skin
tone and scarring can be devastating.
Acne scars take time to heal
and may never fully disappear. Most effective acne treatments
can’t guarantee instant correction but definitely help speed
up the healing process. Therefore, it is very important to learn
about the available treatment options for acne and consult a
dermatologist in severe cases.
There are a plethora of anti-acne
skin care products and acne treatments to can choose from, so
it is very important to have accurate information when choosing
a product for your skin.
Recognizing a Scar
It is very important to be able to recognize if the unsightly
mark on your skin is really a scar or something else. It could
be just a temporary redness, or just a spot on the skin that
may take up to six months to fade away, or even discoloration
that can stay for up to18 months. |
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Scars feel different from the
rest of your skin with a base that is either higher or lower
than the surrounding skin. A scar usually has redness and discoloration
that stays for more than 3 months.
Scars are serious and require
dermatological treatment. Though nothing can be for an instant
recovery, there are many remedies you can try which have effective
results over time.
Here are some things that will
of help in reducing acne discoloration:
Sunscreen
Sunscreens should be worn daily. But it becomes essential to
protect your skin from the sun’s rays when you are treating
discoloration due to acne induced skin damage. The all new Innovative
Skincare SPF 20 Powder sunscreen is ideal. The powder is applied
to your face with a brush and can easily be worn over make-up.
Hydroquinone
It is a vital ingredient in all skin lightening solutions. Hydroquinone
blocks the enzyme tyrosinase that is responsible for melanin
production in the skin which produces fair, healthy looking skin.
Over the counter products usually have 2% hydroquinone concentration
while physician prescribed solutions safely carry higher concentrations.
Kojic Acid
Derived from fungus, kojic acid just like hydroquinone suppresses
tyrosinase and is also used to make your skin clear, healthy
and free of unwanted blemishes.
Azelaic Acid
It is a naturally occurring chemical that is only available through
prescription. It inhibits tyrosinase and thus fights off acne
and hyper-pigmentation.
Retinoids
Retinoids increases the skin’s cell turnover ratio and are
very effective in treating acne, hyper-pigmentation, fine lines
and wrinkles.
Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Alpha hydroxyl acids are natural exfoliates and work well to
combat acne and hyper-pigmentation. When combined with 2% hydroquinone
it creates up a powerful anti-acne treatment.
Keep the above ingredients in
mind when purchasing your acne skin care products or treatments!
Dr. Marilynn Syrett is a graduate from Western University of
Health Sciences, and researches about various facial skin care and anti aging skin care products apart from
several newly launched products.
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