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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1. Concealer. Choose a concealer that's non-comedogenic (look for that term or non-acnegenic on the bottle), and provides full coverage and a matte finish. He recommends M.A.C. Pro Longwear Concealer, $20.
When you're buying concealer, you want to look for a shade that perfectly matches your skin tone. To be safe, go to a makeup counter to find your perfect shade. However, if your scars are indentations in your skin, you can try a concealer that's one shade lighter than your skin tone. Stapleton says this can help balance the natural shadows that happen with depressed areas of skin by "lifting" out the darkness.
2. Color corrector. Steer clear of shades with red undertones in them; there's enough red in those scars already. Instead, buy a green color corrector. If the scars are more of a dark grey or purple color, try a rust-colored corrector to neutralize your skin tone. Check out Physicians Formula Gentle Cover Concealer Stick in Green, $6.55.
3. Primer. If your scars are more like indentations in your skin, you'll want a primer to smooth the surface, which will help your concealer go on more smoothly. Try Tarte Clean Slate Poreless 12-Hr Perfection Primer, $31.
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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