Is there any product out there that is good for improving slight acne marks?

Question

I have several acne marks/scars on my forehead.......and I was wondering what products out there are worth buying? If no product works...what should I get, Microdermabrasion, Chemical peel, or skin laser resurfacing?

Answer 1

You say "slight" acne scars... I think laser is a bit too invasive for that (2 weeks downtime with painkillers and antibiotics... My advice to you is to try the least invasive and least expensive procedure for superficial scars - microdermabrasion. And you have two options here: you either do it at home with a special microderma kit, or you go to a spa, a beauty salon or a dermatology office and have a professional microderma - this option is more effective and has more dramatic effects than commercial products.
If you chose at-home kits... Neutrogena, Susan Lucci, L'Oreal, Philosophy, Olay and Dermanew are the most popular brands on the at-home microderma kit market. I have tried most of them and they all have pros and cons. For fine scars, they all work pretty well. But then again, so does professional microderma...
Have a talk to your doctor before making a decision.
Hope this helps and good luck.

Answer 2

ABSOLUTELY NONE OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED PROCEDURES IF YOUR SKIN IS AT ALL SENSATIVE.... all those treatments you mentioned severally damage your skin... esp for slight acne marks.. they take a while to go away... I have heard good things about "Maderma" but takes a while.. those treatments you mentioned are harsh and can do permanent skin damage... there are creams the dermatologist can give you.. and collagen I also hear works well.. here I'm also going to include skin care for sensative skin/acne on here:

THIS WORKS FAST & CHEAP!!!
I used Tetracyclin, Proactive, Retina A and had many expensive facials with less than good results.This has worked for me and many many other happy people.

Go to pharm.,Drug store, or Walmart, buy "PURPOSE" bar of soap - Blue box - Made by Johnson & Johnson - wash your face with this
2-3x's per day. Also pick up a LOW strength Benzoyl-peroxide cream, apply the cream by dabbing to the individual blemishes.... DONT rub it in works using a oxidation/reduction reaction..It will unclog dry it out and bring it to a head...DONT over use this or put anywhere else on your face. It will cause drying and make you look worse.

Salicylates such as found in regular asprin among other products work very similar but also remove layers of skin...other over the counter creams with this product will dry out pimples but maybe too hash and cause surrounding skin trauma..
I have seen many people recommending crushing asprin and making a paste which probably will dry out the blemish but again
pretty strong and probably will cause more tissue damage and bigger scars as an anti inflammatory
probably would take the reddness out... again pretty harsh for sensative skin.

Also, If need which probably will for moisture ASK FOR "NUTRADERM lotion" - the orginal not the new stuff, this works great and wont clog pores or leave a residue on your skin...Any lotion that is completely oil free and hypoallergic should
work but again I recommend Nutraderm. I have heard from people online that "Purpose" also makes a lotion that is good, Nutragena, and Nivea
make good products also. I recommend Nutraderm from experience and my dematologist.

"Purpose Bar" & "Nutraderm" are oil free and hypoallergic they contain no perfumes and are great for both men and women. I have also heard great reports of this soap helping improve skin tone. Some people recommend the "Purpose luqid soap" saying that the bar did dry out their skin some. The rational behind using the bar is that there are no ingredients in it that will clog pores, and according to dermatologists they recommend the Bar. These products are safe for all skin colors and tones. I highly discourage use
of Proactive and other harsh chemicals for people with some natural color in their face due to the bleaching and drying effect it has shown in many many people.

Additonal TIPS: acne, pimples, etc are frequently cause by a bacteria or hormone issues that cause clogging of pores DONT PICK POP POKE (your hands are the dirtiest part of your body) and will cause: infections, spreading of germs, more breakouts and scarring DONT EVER listen to people online who tell you to scrub your sensative skin or use harsh chemicals such as: Lemon juice, vinagar, alcohol, etc... DONT EVER use that APRICOT CRAP!!! DONT USE PROACTIVE- this is expensive and harsh it may kill the bacteria cause also Benzoyl based wash but will irritate skin and cause bleaching of face and neck.... Other similar treatments may work.. also things such as Accutane but have SERIOUS side effects.... Eating healthy...Drinking plenty of water.. changing pillow cases freq.etc ...avoiding dirty sports equp. such as helmets...can not hurt.......................................

THIS WORKS FAST AND CHEAP!!! I no longer get expensive facials, take oral antibiotics, or even NEED makeup... I am very happy - Have
very good skin... and have many many other happy friends... THANKS again to my WONDERFUL DERMATOLOGIST... TRY THIS!! GOOD LUCK.... PS. "PURPOSE" costs about $3

Answer 3

Lye soap is what my friend and I have been using for about 2 weeks and what an improvement. My friend has big pores and hers are noticably improved . The first day I used It my face was so broke out the next day after washing it. My face was clear.

Answer 4

I really like Arbonne's skin regime - not only is it made from natural things it has a 45 day $ back - it helps in so many ways and self adjusts to your skin type.

Answer 5

Neutrogena Vanishing Spot Creme/Gel works pretty well.

Answer 6

I had some acne scars, too. I went to my dermatologist, and he gave me a topical lotion called Clobetosol Propionate, and it works really well. I'd definately suggest it to you.

Answer 7

http://www.proactiv.com
suposebly, but don't take my word for it!
God Bless!