Skin Care
How to Get Rid of Acne Scars for GoodWith the right acne scar treatments and expert tips, you can finally forget your breakout-ridden past |
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Good for: Preventing acne scars
First, a primer on what causes acne scars. Many acne scars are the result of picking pimples (and not a punishment for bad behavior in a past life). Whitney Johnson, Global Education Developer at The International Dermal Institute, says that popping zits and picking at your skin are guaranteed ways to get acne scars.
Instead of messing with a zit, apply acne treatments that contains salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide or sulfur. These ingredients will help to diminish the zit faster, giving you less time to even think about squeezing it.
We recommend: Kate Somerville DermalQuench Clear, $58, has micro-encapsulated salicylic acid that distributes throughout the day, along with hyaluronic acid to keep skin moisturized, so you don't wind up with flaky, irritated skin.
If you're on a budget, try Clearasil Ultra Rapid Action Treatment, $7.38. This fast-responding lotion is a Total Beauty award-winning acne fighter.
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Older comments
Didn't see anything about chemical peels. Anyone have any knowledge about whether or not those can help acne scars? Thanks!
by jenna_christine Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 01:40PM Report as inappropriate
Nice.
by Mollysunshine Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 02:25AM Report as inappropriate
Consuming a great daily vitamin, along with strong C and B Vitamin supplements can have a great effect on your skin. So can drinking water--lots and lots of it. It plumps tissue and helps scarring to be minimized.
by GigiSD Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 11:06PM Report as inappropriate
Nothing works on my scars
by PrettyCheap Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 10:28PM Report as inappropriate
Great ideas.. Acne is so frustrating!
by HxCookie Monday, February 11, 2013 at 01:50PM Report as inappropriate
Great tips! Acne scars are so frustrating :(
by Erin4 Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 01:40PM Report as inappropriate
Thanks, I've Got To Try These Products !
by Sidney210 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 04:40PM Report as inappropriate
Thanks
by EricaC123 Friday, December 28, 2012 at 05:07PM Report as inappropriate
If only it was that easy, my skin sees to be immune to any scar removing remedy.
by CliniqueLover Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 09:27PM Report as inappropriate
great new products for me to try!
by rayshaviolet Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 02:40PM Report as inappropriate