Acne scars are a nightmare for acne sufferers. Worst still, some have spent lots of money, and are yet to get results. And this is where most people run into a rabbit hole. If this is you, stay with me as I unveil the best acne scar remedies. And here is a list of remedies to try.
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Clearing Scars Caused by Acne
Topical treatments have been used for years to clear acne scars. However, not all give results, and some even worsen the condition.
One of the best scar treatments is benzoyl peroxide acne gel. The tropical treatment works for pimples, dark spots, whiteheads, and open pores. Better still, it works for all skin types, making it a great pick for acne sufferers. The product kills the acne bacteria and sheds the dead skin, revealing blemish-free skin.
NB: Benzoyl peroxide can make skin sensitive to UV rays, so it is advisable to use it along with a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 and above.
If you have severe acne scarring, it’s an indication that you do not have enough antioxidants. This explains why applying Vitamin C serum topically helps lighten the marks temporarily, but they come back after some time.
In such scenarios, you need to fix the issue inside out by increasing your antioxidant intake. You can achieve this by eating raw salad vegetables and supplementing with Vitamin C. A lack of Zinc can cause scarring on the skin or make it hard to clear.
NB: Sugars, stress, unhealthy eating, and excessive sun exposure deplete your antioxidants and should be avoided.
A liver detox is another excellent way to clear scars caused by hormonal imbalances or acne that appear before, during, and after periods. The best way to detox your liver is by using Milk Thistle or NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine). Please note that you need to take vitamin B12 or methylcobalamin when taking NAC to help keep homocysteine levels under control.
Berberine is also another excellent supplement for hormonal imbalances, PCOS, and insulin resistance, which are behind hormonal-related acne.
NB: Avoid washing your skin with cleansers or antibacterial soaps, as they kill both good and bad bacteria. This disrupts your skin’s pH and ability to heal, making it hard to clear acne. Always go for soaps that are friendly and cannot lower your skin immunity, like Sunlight Bar.
Clearing Scars Caused by Injury or Surgery
Clearing scars caused by Injury may require a different approach than those caused by acne. Scar gels containing Allantoin skin protectant come in handy. They work perfectly well in clearing scars caused by Injury, surgery, acne, and stretch marks.
It can be used temporarily to help protect minor cuts, burns, and scrapes. In addition, Allantoin temporarily relieves cracked or chapped skin.
Clearing Hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation is an excess darkening of the skin. It can be caused by excess production of melanin (dark pigmentation that protects the skin from sun damage). Several factors may contribute to excess melanin production, including age, pregnancy, diabetes, hormonal imbalances, birth control, medication, or excessive exposure to the sun for long periods without wearing sunscreen. Clearing scars caused by excess melanin production requires a different approach, depending on the cause.
If your hyperpigmentation is caused by hormonal imbalances, taking milk thistle or Berberine supplement with a topical spots treatment can help you fix the issue.
Taking Milk Thistle with medications can help reduce the side effects. Please consult your health provider before taking Milk Thistle when on medications.
Withdrawing birth control or using non-hormonal birth control methods will help keep the scarring in control and enable you time to clear the already existing effects.
If you usually get scarring after spending long hours out in the sun, it is recommended to apply a sunscreen SPF30 with UVA and UVB capabilities.
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Age can also cause hyperpigmentation, which a Vitamin C deficiency can cause. This can be cleared inside out by supplementing with Vitamin C and applying skincare products with collagen, Tripeptides, Vitamin E, or Vitamin C.
However, one thing you need to know is that insulin resistance can block the absorption of Vitamin C. For best results, you need to deal with insulin resistance before supplementing with Vitamin C. You can achieve this by taking a mixture of 2 tablespoons of Apple cedar vinegar in warm water before meals or taking Berberine.
Wrapping Up
Clearing acne scars should be easy with the right approach. If you still have a challenge clearing your skin, feel free to message us, and we will be glad to help.
