subject: Natural Ways To Heal Acne Scars And Stretch Marks [print this page] Maybe even worse than acne itself, are acne scars left behind. When moderate to severe acne is left untreated it becomes inflamed and irritated which can eventually lead to acne scarring. Stretch marks occur when skin under the top layer of skin stretches beyond its means and tears, leaving a scar under the skin. Strech marks usually come during and after pregnancy, extreme weight gain/loss, and bodybuilding. The abdomen, arms, legs, and buttocks are the most common places for stretch marks to form. Many people turn to some sort of laser procedure or alternative method to rid themselves of acne scars or stretch marks, and though laser scar/stretch mark removal may work for some people, for others it comes at a greater price.
Laser surgery is usually very expensive, ranging in the thousands, and most people will require multiple sessions to see their desired result. The side effects of laser surgery can range from redness and inflammation to a potentially permanent brownish discoloration and a flare up of cold sores.
There are hundreds of home remedies and store bought products that will reduce your acne scars or stretch marks. Aloe Vera and Shea Butter are two time honored treatments for healing damaged skin. Aloe has natural healing properties that have been looked to for thousands of years to promote new cell growth while repairing and moisturizing the skin. Shea Butter is one of the safest naturally occurring substances that you can put on your skin. As natural fatty oil it does wonders in terms of preventing and healing stretch marks and scars. Most acne scar and stretch mark fading creams incorporate Aloe and Shea along with essential skin beneficial vitamins.
Acne scars appear when severe acne becomes inflamed and swollen, which then leads to the swollen follicles bursting with excess oils and bacteria. This "burst" leaves a wound which eventually becomes a scar. There have been incredible breakthroughs in the field of natural acne scar removal. Many skin care companies have begun using plant based stem cells to aid in the regeneration of skin cells over a period of time. There are also a number of other all natural ingredients being used in scar fading creams. Collaxyl; a peptide based compound, is another key ingredient finding its way into numerous acne scar creams. By essentially "tricking" the skin into regeneration mode, it effectively heals acne scars over time.
Before considering any laser surgeries or chemical peel, look at the natural alternatives. Surgeries require a lot of time, discomfort, and money, and unless you have all of those things to spare than surgery may not be for you. Check every resource and expend every available option. There is hope and it all comes in time.
