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Can you get rid of acne marks on your face? Such a variety of colors: red, brown, and even purple. However, their diversity will not stop the intention to say goodbye to them forever. Let’s find out how to do it.
Why do spots remain on the face after acne
And here’s why:
Red, bluish, “stagnant” spots, post-inflammatory erythema – vascular skin changes that occur with deep inflammatory elements, as well as after trying to get rid of a pimple on your own. Rough, inept pressure, on the one hand, breaks the blood vessels, and on the other hand, drives the inflammation even deeper. So red spots are very often the work of our own hands. Often, redness after pimples does not go away for a long time, especially in people with naturally fragile blood vessels.
brown spots – over time, under the influence of ultraviolet rays, melanin can accumulate to protect the damaged area, and here it is, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Post-acne of different shades can coexist on the face. What to do in such a situation? How to remove stains? Calmly. We’ll figure out! To get started, take our quiz to find out which skin care products are right for you.
How to get rid of acne marks at home
We warn you right away, at home, that is, with the help of folk lotions and poultices, attempts to remove spots – both dark pigmented and pink, red, and sometimes purple, left after acne – are unlikely to be crowned with unconditional success.
The use of cosmetics takes time to achieve a positive result, and cosmetic methods will not be able to remove stains in one session – a course is required. But that doesn’t mean you have to sit idly by.
Traditional recipes
However, with such shock procedures for the skin, maximum care must be taken, especially with a tendency to rosacea and vascular fragility.
In the list of popular favorites – badyaga (powder from a freshwater sponge). They like to use this remedy for bruises, bruises. The Internet offers traditional recipes for masks and applications from badyagi powder diluted with water or peroxide. It is believed that such a batch brightens the skin well, exfoliates the upper layers of the epidermis, makes hyperpigmentation less noticeable and dissolves red spots.
This is perhaps the only thing that folk cosmetology can offer. Alas, in terms of efficiency (not to mention safety) it cannot be compared with professional procedures.
The solution to the problem of stains depends on their nature.
To combat pigmentation at home, it is suggested to use masks with fruits and berries rich in fruit acids. They stimulate cell exfoliation and have a brightening effect, that is, they help remove stains and at the same time clean pores.
The simplest and most popular recipe is whipped egg white with lemon juice. This mask has a drying and brightening effect – just right for oily skin. You can read more about lemon masks here.
The Healthy-Food collection has recipes for whitening, fruit, and berry masks. Check them out if you love homemade beauty recipes, and we move on to products that are made and tested by experts.
Cosmetical tools
Since spots are formed under the influence of several factors, products with ingredients that have a complex effect will be required to correct them.
For pigmented spots, exfoliating, renewing products are suitable. These include formulas with:
retinol;
vitamin C;
acids.
As for spots of red or bluish color, it is difficult to deal with them with the help of creams, since, alas, there are no cosmetics that actively stimulate microcirculation. But still, you should pay attention to products addressed to skin with rosacea, as well as formulas with components such as:
niacinamide – according to research by Iranian scientists, the external use of this form of vitamin B3 has a wound healing, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect;
vitamin C – for an even tone of the face;
probiotics – to strengthen the natural defenses of the skin.
Skin resurfacing products with non-aggressive peeling agents are also helpful for blemish tendencies.
Corrective cream-gel for problem skin against imperfections and post-acne Effaclar DUO (+), La Roche-Posay
It contains Aqua Posae Filiformis, Niacinamide, and a duo of acids, which together help reduce the appearance of imperfections and prevent their reappearance. Apply to cleansed skin after toning in the morning and/or evening.
Intensive serum Rosaliac AR Intense, La Roche-Posay
It is addressed to skin prone to rosacea and contains an ingredient such as ambophenol, which helps to strengthen the walls of blood vessels.
Retinol 0,3 High Performance Night Cream, SkinCeuticals
Serum for even skin tone Clearly Corrective Dark Spot, Kiehl’s
Serum reduces the intensity of age spots and helps to even out skin tone. The formula is based on a combination of vitamin C, birch and peony extracts.
How to remove acne marks on the face in the beautician’s office
There are a lot of procedures against post-acne spots, and they are quite effective.
Cryotherapy – massage with liquid nitrogen (dry ice) is magnificent in its simplicity and effectiveness, it stimulates blood circulation and gently exfoliates, in a few sessions the skin condition noticeably improves. The number of sessions is discussed with the doctor.
Phototherapy – flashes of light act on melanin accumulations, destroying it and lightening age spots.
Peelings – A course of peelings with fruit acids evens out the relief and color of the skin, eliminates post-acne spots. 35% glycolic acid, 20% salicylic acid, 10% mandelic acid have been proven effective, but salicylic acid peels, according to a study by Indian dermatologists, as well as a combination of retinoic and glycolic acids, have shown the best results.
Laser – effective against age spots, including those left after acne.
Is it possible to avoid the appearance of acne and pimple marks?
There are a number of mistakes in which the risk of acne spots increases significantly.
Can’t squeeze pimples. As has been repeatedly said, such assault ends badly, at best, a stain will remain, at worst, inflammation and scarring will worsen.
To combat single rashes use local action. In case of multiple rashes consult a doctor. The specialist will prescribe treatment, special care, and also recommend some cosmetic procedures, such as peeling or cleansing. It’s worth it.
Requires adequate care. Use products from the lines for the care of problematic skin, from cleansing to UV protection.
For oily problematic skin, include products with acids in your care, they will prevent thickening of the skin due to the accumulation of dead cells (hyperkeratosis), reducing the risk of clogged pores.
Do not self-medicate, the risk of aggravating problems is quite high. We repeat, with a large number of pustules and a wide area of damage to the skin of the face contact a specialist who will draw up a treatment planI. It will take time, but this is the only way you will be able to overcome acne with minimal losses.
Review your diet: high-carbohydrate foods, sweets, starchy foods serve as acne provocateurs and worsen the situation in the presence of acne. Accordingly, the rejection of soda, sweets, rolls and other dubious products from the point of view of healthy nutrition will improve the condition of the skin by an order of magnitude.