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How do I fade acne scars?

28/1/2017

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After an acne breakout, you may notice red and brown marks.  These aren’t actually acne scars, but acne marks – what’s called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. True acne scars are deeper, indented, and may have a rough texture. They occur when the skin’s inner support structure has been damaged.
What causes acne marks and scars?
When the skin surface opens (like when you pop a pimple) and then heals, the affected area may have different pigmentation, texture or tone from the rest of your face. Broken blood vessels can also lead to a red or purple mark. These are surface discolorations and fairly easy to treat with anti-pigmentation creams.
Acne scars develop when the actual skin tissue is destroyed, and the body responds by making too little tissue (leading to an atrophic scar, which is indented) or too much tissue (leading to a hypertrophic scar, or keloid).
What can worsen acne marks and scars?
Picking or squeezing pimples will worsen inflammation and cause more damage. Sun exposure darkens marks and scars, and since it damages skin cells, it can also slow down your skin’s natural healing processes.
Sometimes even what we think fades scars only make them worse, like rubbing pure lemon juice on it (a popular DIY treatment that can irritate the skin) or using a very harsh, abrasive face scrub that tears the skin.
What kind of product should I look for?
There are some ingredients that are effective for acne scars. Hydroquinine, which helps control melanin, can help fade brown scars that have darkened because of sun damage. Arbutin, kojic acid and licorice are also powerful skin lighteners.
AHAS (alpha hydroxyl acids like glycolic or lactic acid) also fade discolorations and exfoliate. BHAs (beta hydroxy acids like salicylic acid) do that and dissolve any oil plugs in your pores that can lead to future breakouts. Vitamin C is known for its brightening abilities and boosts collagen production to promote healing. Retinol increases cell generation; skin cells divide more rapidly so you “shed” the cells with the discolored pigment. Note that some of these ingredients can make your skin more sensitive to the sun, so it’s really important to wear sunscreen.
For indented acne scars, you may need clinic treatments such as peels, dermal fillers, fractional laser, or radiofrequency treatments.
The best approach to acne marks: prevention
Most acne marks will fade on their own over time, but these ingredients can help fade them faster. The best approach is prevention: don’t pick at your pimples, and if you have a history of acne, take a proactive approach with an anti-acne skincare regimen.
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    I am not a natural writer… (so please excuse the incorrect sentence formations and grammar)

    I am not an expert on everything skincare and cosmetics … but I have a passion for great skincare products and helping others with what I know.
    We have been silent on our blog for the past year while I ‘got my act together’ to write. And I have to confess, the earlier articles (up to March 2018) were contributions from professionals (who could write and were experts on everything skincare and cosmetics).
    For those of you who don’t know, I am now based in Adelaide (one of the top 10 most liveable cities in the world!) where I am bringing up my teens while my husband Min-tsek holds the business fort in Singapore. However, I am still very much involved with ALL aspects of The Skin Pharmacy.
    But there is one thing is I can’t do at the moment – the personal face-to-face contact with you. I read your emails, I see your messages on social media but I miss talking with you.
    So, I have decided to bring this blog to a more personal level. The topics covered are still very much skincare related (my great passion) and the advice I dish out here would be what you would get from me as if we were talking in our shops.
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