subject: Acne Scars Fade - How to Clear Things Up [print this page] As an alternative to expensive medical treatments to see acne scars fade, there are several things you can do at home to help prevent and diminish acne scars without spending lots of money. Here's the scoop:
Acne scars appear in a couple different forms....raised and depressed. You can also
be affected with skin discoloration, which can be just as obnoxious. Once you
determine your acne scars type, you will know if natural and home remedies will be
able to help you get rid of acne scars or if you need to upgrade to commercial
products or even see a dematologist or surgeon.
Here are a few things you can do at home to help fade and sometimes prevent acne scars.
*Apply Tretinoin
Tretinoin (Retin-A, Renova, Avita) speeds up the skin's rebuilding process and
inhibits post-inflammatory changes.
*Use Moisturisers With AHA and BHA
With the correct concentrations, moisturisers that contain Alpha-Hydroxy Acid
(AHA) and Beta-Hydroxy Acid (BHA) also help the skin's healing process. Using
products that contains AHA, your skin will be slightly more sensitive to the sun so
you should apply sunscreen with at least 15 SPF on top of the moisturiser.
* Use Sunscreen
Always wear a good quality sunscreen whenever your skin is exposed to the sun. Sun
exposure causes more skin damage and delays the healing process.
* Leave the Scabs Alone!
Picking at scabs should be avoided at all costs. Scabs form to protect the healing
process that is going on underneath them. Pulling a scab off before it is ready
interferes with the healing and remodeling process, prolonging the time that post-
inflammatory changes will be visible.
There are several home remedy solutions that have been used by acne scar sufferers for years. Some of these include:
* Baking soda
* Aspirin
* Lemon juice
* Tea tea oil
* Vinegar
Each of these involve mixing a solution to be applied on a regular basis. Some people
have seen good results while others did not notice any difference. Results achieved usually depends on the severity and type of scarring.
Getting acne scars to fade by natural method can be done without costing a lot compared to procedures such as laser treatments or microdermabrasion.
With advances in natural and non-surgical remedies you should be able to find one helpful to your type of scarring that will help your acne scars fade.
