Regime to get rid of brown acne scars
Acne scars can either be red, brown or depressed. This article discusses a regime to reduce brown acne scars by using skin-lightening agents.
What is this? Brown acne scar treatment regime
Who can use it? Oily to normal skin type with brown spots left after acne
Sensitive skin: Do not try if your skin is red, itchy or irritated.
Description
Description
MORNING REGIME
Step 1: Facewash
Removing excess oils, dust, dirt, and pollutants from your face is essential. However, your face should not feel dry and stretched after face wash. You can wash your face a maximum of three times a day. You can choose from the following list based on your skin type:
Here are a few brand suggestions:
- Sebamed Clear Face Cleansing Foam for combination skin prone to sensitivity breakouts
- Bioderma Sebium Cleansing Gel for oily skin type prone to sensitivity breakouts
- Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Cleanser for non-sensitive oily skin
- Mama-earth Tea Tree Foaming Face Wash for red pimples.
- Cera Ve Renewing SA Cleanser is a good choice for very oily skin.
- Homemade face wash for oily skin is worth a try for organic lovers.
Step 2: Moisturise
Moisturize your skin with Sebamed face clear gel if your skin feel dry.
Step 3: Morning treatment product
Apply skin-lightening cream with Kojic acid, Azelaic acid or tranexamic acid on the entire face to reduce pigmented scars. repeat application of the same product at night on dark spots after applying retinol on full face.
Brand suggestion:
- Meladerm skin-lightening cream
- Naturium Tranexamic Acid Treatment 5%
- Paula’s Choice BOOST 10% Azelaic Acid Booster Cream Gel
Step 4: Sunscreen
Thick sunscreen can increase acne. Therefore, use a lightweight sunscreen in gel or fluid form. Re-apply it 30 minutes before stepping out in the sun. Avoid using sunscreen indoors to avoid unnecessary clogging of pores. Here is a lightweight sunscreen that is less likely to occlude your pores:
In addition, avoid heavy makeup or layering of products. You can put lightweight makeup on top of the sunscreen.
NIGHT REGIME
Step 1: Micellar water
Remove makeup with micellar water.
Step 2: Facewash
Wash your face.
Step 3: Moisturise
Moisturize your skin with Sebamed face clear gel if you feel dry.
Step 4 Treatment Product
Apply retinol serums to reduce oil secretion, open pores, and acne while delaying the signs of aging.
Brand suggestions:
- CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum has ceramide that recovers the skin barrier, and Niacinamide reduces inflammation.
- Olay Regenerist Retinol 24-Night Serum also has Niacinamide.
Put Differin acne scar gel as a spot treatment on red scars to expedite the process. If your skin feels dry and stretched after morning or night treatment products, apply Sebamed face clear gel.
WEEKLY REGIME
Avoid harsh scrubs or peels. You can put on a De-tan Mask twice a week to fade brown scars.
Brand suggestions:
Additional information
Additional information
Gender | Female, Male |
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Skin Type | Dry, Normal/Combination, Oily |
Skin concern | Acne & Blemishes |
Senstive skin | Mildly Sensitive, Not Sensitive |
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