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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 |
How to Get Rid of Old Acne Scars Try: Brightening products
Good for: Speeding up the fading process
Even if you have old acne scars from years ago, the fight isn't lost -- there are still acne scar treatments that can help you get a clear, even complexion. Dermatologists agree that exfoliating and brightening skin care products can help fade old red or brown spots.
Johnson recommends a lightly exfoliating ingredient like rice extract, a superstar spot-fader like vitamin C and a skin regenerator like vitamin A (found in over-the-counter retinol products) to help diminish acne scars. Board-certified dermatologist Ava Shamban, MD, recommends using all three together for best results.
We recommend: A retinol like Jouer Daily Repair Treatment Oil, $48, or Roc Multi Correxion Skin Renewing Serum, $28.99; a vitamin C serum like Boots No. 7 Protect & Perfect Intense Serum, $27.99; and a rice extract cleanser like Burt's Bees Sensitive Facial Cleanser, $10 to help get rid of acne scars.
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Good for: Speeding up the fading process
Even if you have old acne scars from years ago, the fight isn't lost -- there are still acne scar treatments that can help you get a clear, even complexion. Dermatologists agree that exfoliating and brightening skin care products can help fade old red or brown spots.
Johnson recommends a lightly exfoliating ingredient like rice extract, a superstar spot-fader like vitamin C and a skin regenerator like vitamin A (found in over-the-counter retinol products) to help diminish acne scars. Board-certified dermatologist Ava Shamban, MD, recommends using all three together for best results.
We recommend: A retinol like Jouer Daily Repair Treatment Oil, $48, or Roc Multi Correxion Skin Renewing Serum, $28.99; a vitamin C serum like Boots No. 7 Protect & Perfect Intense Serum, $27.99; and a rice extract cleanser like Burt's Bees Sensitive Facial Cleanser, $10 to help get rid of acne scars.
SEE NEXT PAGE: How to Get Rid of Acne Scars at Home
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