Acne Treatments Guide - Articles

Yes, I was that teenager in high school who the boys used to tease and call 'pizza face'. Although it bothered my as a youth, what troubled me much more was that the scars from my acne were now with me in adulthood (and I'm not just talking about the mental ones). I knew something needed to be done to remove them, so I consulted my doctor.

Unaware of the various treatment options available to me I followed my doctor's advice and sought out a treatment plan known as chemical peels, a process which left me more traumatized than the acne scars. Later, after looking much deeper into the matter, I discovered a complication free natural solution. Now, not wishing my unfortunate chemical peel experience on anyone else, I hope to share my knowledge so that you too can discover the right acne scar removal solution.

THE DIFFERING TREATMENTS

Chemical peels are literally that. Acid is applied to the top layer of skin in order to burn it off the underlying layers. This burnt layer then gradually peels off the face after a week which allows for the growth of new skin to come to the surface. The theory is that the thickened pigmented epidermis showing cellular disarray (acne scars) is replaced by fresh, orderly, uniform cells. A new band of dermis then forms between the epidermis and the underlying tissue, leaving the skin more elastic.

Natural topical solutions such as natural microdermabrasion creams softly remove the top layer of undesired scar tissue through the use of micro-crystals. This process etches away the top layer of effected skin just like chemical peels, however it is a much more subtle process. The regeneration of new skin cells are then accelerated by natural compounds such as Helix Aspersa Muller GlycoConjugates, which reinstate a healthy mixture of skin cells and invisible collagen fibers in the place of the previous scar tissue, bringing elasticity and vitality back to the skin.

THE LENGTH OF TREATMENT

Chemical Peel treatments are a long and extensive process. First the skin must be pre-treated with the application of prescribed creams that both soften and anesthetize the skin. Then the patient must complete a series of acid burning sessions, which for me lasted a few weeks. Finally, the skin must go through a healing process that includes the application of further prescribed creams to provide both recovery and ongoing maintenance to the recently affected area, a process which I followed for approximately three months.

The application of natural cream solutions are not as complex. The process is as simple as applying the creams in the comfort of one's bathroom after a shower, something which I found to be much more appealing.

THE RISKS INVOLVED

All forms of chemical treatment carry a degree of risks, chemical peels are no different. These side effects can vary depending on the patient and generally, the deeper the chemical peel, higher the likelihood of complications arising. The following is a list of adverse reactions both myself and people I know have experienced:

- The flaring of acne or cold sores - An inflammation of the tissue around the mouth (peri-oral dermatitis) - Peeled skin may also inflame resulting in unsightly scarring - Increased pigmentation such as transient spots of hyper or hypopigmentation - Complete avoidance of direct UV rays - Lengthy recovery and maintenance procedures - All of which may last for months

As we may imagine acne treatment cream carries no such danger. As the ingredients are derived from nature they work harmoniously with the body's skin cells and present no risk of side effects or nasty irritation.

NATURAL ACNE TREATMENT CREAM IS THE ONLY SOLUTION THAT WORKED FOR ME