Have you ever had the irresistible urge to pop a pimple that decided to sit on your face? And then acted on that urge? And then were left with a horrible acne scar that seemed like the pimple's vengeance on you for having popped it?

If you have, you're certainly not the only one.

But fear not, friend, for in this blog post we'll be sharing three tips on how to get rid of those stubborn acne scars that just don't seem to go away!

A key payer in the health of our skin is our skin barrier. It's vital to know how to take care of it so that we don't have to deal with as much acne, dry skin, and blemishes. If you'd like a simple breakdown of the skin barrier and tips on how to optimize its health for clear, healthy skin, check out this blog.

Before diving into the tips, it's important to note that there are actually two types of acne scarring that can occur:

1. Physical scarring, which is when there are lots of indentations on your skin (it kind of looks like little chunks of skin were taken out), and

2. Pigment scarring, which is the kind where you'll see dark spots where the pimple used to be.

It's important to know what kind of acne scarring you're dealing with because that will help you know how to treat it!

 

Now, without further ado, here are the three tips on how to get rid of acne scarring:

☀️ Sunscreen

Protection from the sun is extremely important, as sun exposure is responsible for a large portion of our skin problems. It's generally recommended to either stay out of the sun or wear sunscreen everyday.

Prolonged sun-exposure leaves you vulnerable to UV rays, which can cause inflammation, redness, and even discoloration on areas of acne or scarring. Too much sun exposure can make acne scars more noticeable and less likely to fade over time.

✨ Exfoliation to reduce physical scarring:

Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells from your face to help your skin produce new skin cells.

There are two kinds of exfoliating: chemical and physical. You're probably more familiar with physical exfoliation, which is the granular scrub that you rub onto your skin to exfoliate. Chemical exfoliation, on the other hand, is a substance made up of natural acids, like alpha hydroxy acids, that eat away at the dead skin cells on your face while also pushing new skin cells to the surface.

Both of these exfoliators are excellent for helping your skin become rejuvenated and clear.

 

🍊 Vitamin C to reduce pigment scarring:

Vitamin C acts as a powerful antioxidant that aids in your skin's natural regeneration process and in repairing damaged skin cells. It can also help offset daily aggressors like UV damage and exposure to air pollution.

When applied to the skin, Vitamin C helps to promote collagen production, which helps keep your skin plump and firm as well as aids in preventing premature aging of your skin. It can also aid in reducing skin discoloration like dark spots and hyperpigmentation.

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