How Can You Treat Your Acne Scars The Right Way?

Dealing with acne is tough, and the scars it leaves behind can feel like an unwanted souvenir. While mild acne usually doesn't leave a trace, moderate to severe breakouts can result in stubborn scars that stick around longer than you would like. 

Fortunately, there are plenty of effective treatments to help reduce acne scars. The best treatment for you depends on the type and severity of your scars and your skin type. Before starting any scar treatment, it’s essential to clear up your acne completely because new breakouts can cause new scars. 

What Is An Acne Scar? 

Your skin is your largest organ, made up of three layers - the epidermis, the dermis, and lastly the hypodermis. These layers protect you from various elements including UV rays and bacteria. Areas with sebaceous glands such as the chest, back, and face are prone to acne. Acne scars result from inflamed acne blemishes when the acne pore walls break down due to swelling.

Types Of Acne Scars 

⦁ Keloids: They are smooth and hard growths caused by an excess of scar tissue.
⦁ Rolling scars: These scars create an uneven and wavy appearance on the skin. They are often found on areas with thicker skin such as jaw and lower cheeks
⦁ Icepick scars: They small and sharp indentations are wider at the surface and narrow as they go deeper into the skin. They commonly appear on the forehead, face, and upper cheeks.
⦁ Boxcar scars: These indents have sharp edges and are a few millimetres wide, penetrating deeply into the skin.

Benefits Of Combining Treatments 

⦁ Using a combination of products with different active ingredients targets various aspects of acne scars such as texture and depth. And this gives better results and speeds up the acne scar treatment.
⦁ Different products may work together to enhance each other's efficacy. It leads to better results compared to using a single product alone.
⦁ Personalised skincare routine with multiple products such as acne scar removal cream allows for a tailored approach according to the skin type and condition.
⦁ By incorporating multiple products into a skincare routine you can maintain your skin health in the long-run. It reduces the possibility of acne breakouts.

Common Treatment Options 

Common treatment options can be divided into topical treatments and daily skincare routines, let’s look at them below:

1. Topical Treatments 

• Spot Correctors 

While spot correctors are primarily used to get rid of your acne, there are some treatments available to target your scars directly. Like our Spot Corrector for Acne Scars with Triple Concentrate formula. This revolutionary spot corrector is uniquely designed to help reduce the transfer of melanin in your skin. Created with our patented technology using a unique 3X blend of Hexylresorcinol, Niacinamide and Retinol, it prevents melanin transfer, reduces hyperpigmentation, and promotes skin cell turnover. It is clinically proven to reduce intensity of dark spots within 4 weeks and skin pigmentation by 35%.

• Serums 

Using serums that target your acne scars can be a game changer. Consider using our Serum for Acne Scars with Triple Concentrate formula. This fast-absorbing serum reduces pigmentation within 4 weeks, restores your skin’s natural glow & encourages collagen production using a unique blend of Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Hexylresorcinol and Retinol. It promotes skin cell turnover and unclogs your pores.

2. Daily Skincare Routine Tips

• Cleansing 

Most important step in getting rid of acne scars, is to control breakouts in the first place. If you have acne-prone skin, try using our Facewash with Salicylic acid and Thymol T-essence. Its a gentle, sulphate-free cleanser created with Thymol T Essence and Salicylic Acid, clinically proven to reduce acne causing bacteria and soothe acne in 3 days. Restores moisture leaving skin hydrated with Pentavitin molecules. It removes dead cell build up and unclogs pores.

• Moisturising 

After cleansing, its important to retain your hydration and hence opt for a gentle moisturiser like our Face Moisturiser with Niacinamide and SPF 25 PA+++.This dual-action moisturiser protects against harsh sun damage yet simultaneously hydrates + moisturises your skin. It reduces oxidative stress caused by external environments like the sun and blue light with the power of Vitamin B3 and E, that also helps improve the texture of your skin.

Lifestyle Changes For Better Skin Health

You can achieve a good skin health by following the tips mentioned below -

1. Balancing diet with vitamins and minerals 

Ensure to have a balanced diet that is rich in minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants is crucial for healthy skin. Foods like lean protein, colourful vegetables, and nuts. Fruits and healthy fats also support skin health.

2. Regular exercise for improved circulation 

Regular exercise improves skin health. Increased circulation leads to more oxygen flow and nutrients to skin cells. And sweating releases antimicrobial peptides and proteins that rejuvenate skin cells.

3. Stress management techniques

Managing stress is crucial for skin health as it can trigger sensitivities and skin issues. Make sure to prioritise sleep and enjoy activities that can aid in managing your stress levels.

Takeaway 

Dealing with acne scars can be really frustrating. However there are numerous treatments available to minimise their appearance. Most scars are permanent but with the right treatment you can get rid of the scars easily. Also prevention is better than cure. So minimising breakouts is crucial to reducing the likelihood of developing acne scars. Avoiding the urge to pick, pop, or squeeze breakouts is essential to prevent skin irritation and underlying tissue damage which causes scar formation.

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