How To Get Rid Of Post Acne Marks

Post acne marks come in various shades, shapes and sizes. From small brown spots to bright red marks, they do a good job at making themselves known, serving as reminders of the previous blemishes that you have had to endure. The good news is that these marks do eventually fade, but the bad news is that they can often take a good amount of time. But instead of waiting for them to disappear, there are several things you can do to speed up recovery and get rid of them for good. One important note to remember is to always wear oil free sunscreen when you hit the outdoors, the reason being that the sun tends to darken spots and make them more noticeable. You should also exfoliate your skin several times a week, as exfoliants remove dead skin and reveal fresher and brighter skin underneath. Read 10 Best Drugstore Acne Fighting Products for a list of products that will help prevent and treat acne and post acne marks.

Another great and quick way to remove post acne marks is to have a chemical peel performed at the dermatologist office. This sloughs off the top layer of skin faster, allowing your marks to fade more quickly. It may often take several peels in order to get the results you want, but your skin will be smoother with fewer pigmentation issues. You can also have dermabrasion done, although this method is more invasive as it involves sanding off the top layer of skin. If you want to play it safe first, you can use lemon juice to get rid of marks. Just apply to affected areas for twenty minutes then rinse. The acid in the juice of the lemon helps bleach dark sots and evens out skin tone. Check out 8 Best Acne Products And The 10 Worst for a list of which products work great for blemishes and which ones you should steer clear of.

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