Over The Counter Acne Scar Treatment - Does It Work?
Over the counter acne scar treatments requires that the person
have no active acne. If the skin is still experiencing breakouts,
then no scar treatment will be effective. After
following a healthy regimen to get the skin clean and clear of
breakouts. An over the counter acne scar treatment can be effective.
Not only can regular acne be unsightly but as the initial acne heals,
your skin is left with post-inflammatory pigmentation. Some of the
over the counter products address this problem A review
of over the counter acne scar treatment products are listed below.
Murad Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Gel:
Murad uses hydroquinone as the major ingredient in its spot and
pigment lightening gel. This product does lighten the skin.
discolorations caused by acne.
Ingredients: Hydroquinone
User Review: I just added back the Murad products which
did clear up the pimples. I have been using the YE twice a week,
because it does exfoliate and my skin feels good immediately
after treatment. But if I don't load up on the Murad anti-acne
products, I break out the following day.
Price $58.00
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L'Oreal Derma-Expertise ReFinish Micro-Dermabrasion Kit
This at-home Micro-Dermabrasion treatment effectively exfoliates the
surface layer of the skin to reveal renewed, refreshed, younger-looking skin.
This kit refinishes skin's texture, erases surface sun damage and
reduces discolorations. The product protects and hydrates the skin
for super-smooth skin tone.
Contents:
Gentle Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator
Post-Treatment SPF 15 Sunscreen Moisturizer
Ingredients: Professional grade Aluminum Oxide Crystals super smooth
skin's surface, refine pores and even-out skin tone.
Patented Biosaccharide Complex, in a creamy formula, gently soothes skin
User Review: I've been using this kit for a while- I found it really
helped with the marks on my face. however, you can only really use it
when your face is at least 80% clear, it will only
aggravate any active acne. But it certainly does work!
Price 25.09
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Oil of Olay's Regenerist Dermabrasion home facial uses Micro
dermabrasion Treatment with Derma-Crystals with lactic acid.
Ingredients:
PEG-8, Sodium Bicarbonate, Silica Silylate,
Polysorbate 20, Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate,
Ascorbic Acid, Fragrance, Yellow 5, Red 40.
Peel Activator Serum: Water, Sodium Lactate, Lactic Acid, Butylene
Glycol, DMDM Hydantoin, Hydorxyethylcellulose, Iodopropynly Butylcarbamate, Disodium EDTA.
User Review: I used Oil of Olay's Regenerist Dermabrasion home facial
with lactic acid. Lovitlovitlovit! Keep acne to a minimum
(in conjunction with other treatments),
easy to use, cheap, and
seems to reduce scaring and redness. I also use the Regenerist
moisturizing system, which seems to help my acne while countering
the dryness caused by some of my acne treatments.
Price 27.99
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RoC Renewex MicroDermabrasion Expert System
This all-in-one facial Dermabrasion kit from RoC is designed to help
you to achieve smoother, softer and healthier looking skin.
This treatment involves gently removing the outermost surface of the
skin (stratum cornea) with micro crystals. This not only reduces the
appearance of fine wrinkles but also helps promote cell renewal.
Ingredients: Renewex applicator with storage stand, Renewex cream, x2 Renewex sponges, x2 AA Duracell battery, Instruction booklet
User Review:
The crystals are very good, though the sponge wears out pretty quickly!
Definitely would recommend this, and I have VERY SENSITIVE skin!
I noticed results after 1-2 uses.
Price: 29.99
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MaMa Lotion
MaMa Lotion is an alpha hydroxy acid gel that is applied topically to
the skin. The product combines anti-inflammatory marine extracts with 10%
making it more effective than glycolic acid
formulations in similar concentrations.
Ingredients: alpha hydroxy acid gel
User Review:
Causes incredible dry skin that flakes no matter how much or which
moisturizer I used. Used 1x a week, by day 5 my skin wasn't flaky, but
by day 2 after treating had huge eruptions on
jaw I broke out, until my mild acne was worse than it's ever been in my life.
Cost: 44.50
Using over the counter
acne scar treatments can be effective is the precaution from
the manufacturer are followed. Check the label for products that may cause allergic
reactions. There is no overnight miracles for acne scar removal but with consistent
application of high grade products, you should see good results within 2-3 weeks.
