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Tips for Getting Rid of Acne Scars
By Acne Guru | August 29, 2009
It’s not good, it’s not fun and it’s not easy to live with every day, but most teenagers and adolescents will have to experience acne as part of “growing up”.To compound the problem active pimples and acne lesions tend to leave scars and marks. More bad news for the acne sufferer.
You no longer have to live with permanent acne scars.Many ways now exist to minimize acne scars which can sometimes lead to complete removal.Here are some of the best expert tips to help you get rid of acne scars.
Tips for getting rid of acne scars
Most tips for getting rid of acne scars fall into two general categories – medications and/or chemical healing compounds, and natural healing compounds.Really impressive results are possible with both types, but as not everyone will react in the same way there cannot be a best single remedy.If you are patient and try out different medications the best solution for you may become obvious.
Most people choose to start with the commercially available medications and healing compounds.Many of these are available over the counter whilst the remainder require a prescription from your doctor or dermatologist.Mostly these medications are available in all the usual forms, cream, gel or liquid, and are applied directly on to your acne scars.These kind of medications usually contain ingredients such as alpha-hydroxy acid, beta-hydroxy acid, and tretinoin.
Skin resurfacing is another possible choice.Since this requires chemicals and some mildly abrasive compounds, it has to be carried out by a doctor or dermatologist.Fresh new skin, free from acne scars is created after skin resurfacing has removed the affected layers of skin.Due to the fact that acne scars normally extend several layers below the skin you should be prepared for several treatments before achieving the final results you desire.
Some natural tips for getting rid of acne scars
If you would rather choose a more natural approach to getting rid of acne scars, there are a number of excellent natural approaches you can consider. These approaches generally take a bit more time to get you the results you want, but many people prefer this approach because they don’t have to put any chemicals or other harsh ingredients on their face. Some examples of natural treatments include:
Pure honey – Pure honey is a natural moisturizer that helps your skin rejuvenate and heal naturally.All that is required is to directly apply the honey to your acne scars and leave there for between fifteen and twenty minutes.
Ice – Ice helps your skin by reducing the inflammation that causes scarring in the first place. Put an ice pack on your skin for ten to fifteen minutes, allowing it to ease irritation and promote healthy skin healing.
Lime or lemon juice – Lime and lemon juice are natural astringents, but they are also natural lighteners as well. Simply apply the juice to your scars and let it stay on overnight; if you do this regularly you will start to see scars and blemishes becoming lighter and less noticeable.
Regardless of which of these tips for getting rid of acne you decide to try, be patient.It will take time to generate new healthy skin cells, but it will happen once your skin starts to positively respond to the treatment.
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