Acne Scars: How to Reduce and Get Rid of Them

Acne is a real scourge that affects both teenagers and adults. There’s nothing worse than seeing pimples pop up on your face, whether during the day or overnight! When they finally disappear, it’s not uncommon to be left with marks from hard, large, and infected pimples.

There’s no need to keep touching your skin and bringing bacteria to it: it’s important to let time do its work so the skin can heal. In addition, maximum sun protection is a must, even in the city, to avoid making these marks worse. 

Taking care of your skin every day

If you have acne, the first thing to do is see a dermatologist, who can prescribe local and/or oral medication. To fight oily skin, people with acne often choose drying creams and purifying masks, which act directly on excess sebum. However, these oil-free cosmetics tend to dehydrate the skin, which then lacks much-needed moisture.

To reduce acne marks, it’s essential to have a good makeup removal routine, using a cleansing gel. The rotating cleansing brush is a trendy accessory with many benefits. It helps reduce imperfections, regulate excess sebum, minimize the appearance of pores, and refine skin texture. By promoting cell renewal, acne marks can gradually fade.

Only time can fade acne spots and marks. Avoid abrasive scrubs that strip the epidermis. Instead, opt for an exfoliant with microbeads for a gentler approach.

Tea tree essential oil is ideal for drying out a pimple and making it disappear without leaving a mark. Products containing this oil are perfect for unified and healthy skin.

Sun protection all year round

With acne, SPF 50+ is recommended at the beach. The sun often has a boomerang effect on oily skin. It dries out pimples, but once sun exposure ends, they tend to reappear. Wearing a hat remains the best protection.

Moreover, even if UV rays seem weak, your skin is constantly exposed to sun reflections. Urban sun protection should be applied between your day cream and foundation. Its fluid texture protects the skin and prevents additional acne marks, which can become more visible with tanning.

When your tan fades, the mark stands out even more because it’s darker than the rest of your skin. Even if your tinted cream has an SPF, an urban sunscreen is essential for an even complexion.

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