Of all the different types of acne scarring, red acne scars can be among the most frustrating because they are more difficult to cover and tend to last longer, often taking months to fade away. Fortunately, there are many different things you can do to speed up the healing and recovery process of your skin. One thing you can do at least twice a week is exfoliate with a good face scrub, which works by getting rid of dead skin cells and reveals fresher skin below the surface. Read 7 Best Face Scrubs And The 6 Worst for a list of face scrubs that will help get rid of red acne scars. You can also use various skin lighteners, from hydroquinone cream (a powerful bleaching agent that you will need to get a prescription for from your dermatologist or doctor) as well as other natural products around your house, including lemon juice and vitamin E.

It is also essential to wear sunscreen because if you exposed your skin to the sun, that will only cause current spots to get darker, thereby making them more noticeable and more difficult to get rid of. You can also make your own scar lightening product at home: take pure baking soda and mix with some water to make a slight paste, then massage on the face in small circular motions. Do this daily to help lift dead skin cells and diminish red spots and discolorations. Check out Clear Skin 101: Get Rid Of Acne Scars for more tips on how to get rid of a variety of marks, including those stubborn red acne scars.