POST-INFLAMMATORY HYPERPIGMENTATION: LET'S GET RID OF IT

Hi, babes! Emma here, and this one's especially for you, my acne-prone babes. 

Let's start with this: It's totally acceptable if you have acne or acne scars. It is a fallacy that glowing, beautiful skin must be clear and smooth. You don't need to make any changes to your skin, and we won't advise you to do so either. Having said that, it's acceptable to wish to prevent scarring, lighten discolouration, and remove acne scars. In any case, no shame. I can assist you with the latter if you're interested.

It's crucial to remember that different types of acne scars require different methods to treatment because they are not all the same. Scars from acne can take many different forms. Acne blemishes, atrophic acne scars, and hypertrophic acne scars are the three main categories.

A change in skin tone that can either be red markings or dark spots - the latter of which is known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation - distinguishes acne lesions. Ice pick scars, also known as atrophic scars, result from the loss of collagen and elastin and really alter the texture of the skin (think: crevices and pits). Finally, unplanned collagen creation that takes place during the healing process of wounds and manifests as growths of extra skin is what leads to hypertrophic scars or keloids.

Seeing a dermatologist is important regardless of the sort of scars you have. The majority of people have various types of scarring, and for atrophic and hypertrophic scars in particular, in-office treatments like lasers and fillers are your best option. Having said that, you might look for efficient at-home remedies that work particularly well for those hyperpigmented marks. 

Have a peek at the best at-home treatments.

Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel

Using these pads, which have long been a favourite among beauty editors, can significantly reduce the possibility of future scarring, regardless of whether your skin is typically clear or you're attempting to treat active acne. A powerful combination of five distinct acids found in the two-step technique helps to keep pores clear and gently scrape away discolouration. Step two, which further evens out and smoothes your complexion, is a mixture containing antioxidant-rich resveratrol and collagen-boosting retinol.

Dermologica Age Bright Spot Fader

With this option, you get a lot of value for your money because it works as a two-in-one solution to both assist in clearing up current breakouts and prevent the emergence of new ones. Thanks to a combination of salicylic acid, niacinamide, and hexylresorcinol, pimples can be treated and the telltale post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation that can follow can be avoided.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar A.I. Breakout Corrector

Developed especially for oily, blemish-prone skin. A simple, quick-absorbing, focused SOS treatment to help fade away small flaws and blemishes and guard against permanent markings. combats the source of the flaw and starts the skin's regeneration process.

The INKEY List Retinol Serum This multi-benefit serum speeds up cell turnover to give your skin a renewed appearance and improve clarity. The simple yet effective formula combines 1% stable retinol with a slightly stronger 0.5% granactive retinoid to kick-start your skin’s natural renewal process while Squalane soothes and moisturises to prevent drying. This potent skincare hero offers the perfect introduction to retinols, helping to reveal a brighter, clearer and more youthful-looking complexion.

There you go, babes. Remember that skin has texture no matter what, so even if these at-home treatments don't sand down your face into the smoothest glass you've ever seen, don't get discouraged!

Bye for now.

Love,

Emma

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