Red acne scars treatment
Red acne scars treatment
How to get rid of acne scars overnight? Unfortunately, there is no quick overnight fix for red acne scars. While early treatment of red spots is essential to avoid permanent depressed scars, patience is the key.
You might notice improvement only after one month of following this regime. Consult a dermatologist if you don’t see any change in a month.
What is this? Red acne scar treatment regime
Who can use it? Oily to normal skin type with red scars
Sensitive skin: You can try
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: Morning treatment product
Apply The Ordinary Niacinamide serum on the entire face. It helps in reducing red scars because of its anti-inflammatory action. Niacinamide also prevents new acne and brown spots.
Put Differin acne scar gel as a spot treatment on red scars to expedite the process.
Step 3: 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.
AFTERNOON REGIME:
Wash your face in the afternoon if your skin feels oily. Suppose you can’t wash your face at the workplace, then wipe your face with cotton dipped in micellar water to remove excess oils and give an instant matt look. Re-apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going out in the sun.
NIGHT REGIME
Remove makeup with micellar water rather than a cleansing lotion and 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 Mamaearth Niacinamide Bamboo Sheet Mask twice a week to soothe your skin and promote the healing of red scars.
Quick Comparison
| Red acne scars treatment remove | Minimalist 17% Azeclair Anti Acne Face Serum remove | Cetaphil PRO Oil Control Foam Face Wash remove | The Body Shop Tea Tree Night Lotion remove | The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% remove | TreeActiv Cystic Acne Spot Treatment remove | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Red acne scars treatment remove | Minimalist 17% Azeclair Anti Acne Face Serum remove | Cetaphil PRO Oil Control Foam Face Wash remove | The Body Shop Tea Tree Night Lotion remove | The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% remove | TreeActiv Cystic Acne Spot Treatment remove | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Description | How to get rid of acne scars overnight? Unfortunately, there is no quick overnight fix for red acne scars. While early treatment of red spots is essential to avoid permanent depressed scars, patience is the key. You might notice improvement only after one month of following this regime. Consult a dermatologist if you don't see any change in a month. What is this? Red acne scar treatment regime Who can use it? Oily to normal skin type with red scars Sensitive skin: You can try | Minimalist 17% Azeclair Anti Acne Face Serum is definitely worth a try for acne-prone skin that is sensitive and pigmented. This serum is packed with multiple beneficial ingredients that have anti-acne, skin lightening, anti-oxidant, hydrating and anti-inflammatory action. What is it? Azelaic acid serum Who can use it? All skin types prone to acne, rosacea and pigmentation Sensitive skin: Unlikely to irritate, however, avoid if the skin is red, burning or itchy. | Cetaphil PRO Oil Control Foam Face Wash is worth trying for oily to combination skin types prone to acne and sensitivity because of its innovative composition. Besides oil control, you can expect a reduction in acne-causing bacteria. What is it? Acne controlling face wash Who can use it? Normal to slightly oily skin type prone to acne. It might be over-drying for the dry skin types with acne, in such cases, you can apply an extra layer of non-comedogenic moisturiser. Sensitive skin: It is unlikely to irritate sensitive skin though chances of reaction can never be ruled out altogether. Goodies: Zinc Coceth Sulfate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Zinc Gluconate | The Body Shop Tea Tree Night Lotion has three active anti-acne ingredients tea-tree oil, lemon tea-tree and tamanu oil in a lotion base. It is worth trying for combination acne-prone skin. It might help in reducing not only red pimples but also the open pores on prolonged regular use. What is it? Moisturising lotion anti0acne action Who can use it? Combination acne-prone skin. Sensitive skin: Unlikely to irritate, avoid if your skin is red, irritated or itchy. |
The Ordinary Azelaic acid suspension 10 % is a lightweight cream-gel formulation. It brightens the skin tone and reduces acne and rosacea.
What is it? Azelaic acid gel
Who can use it? All skin types prone to acne or rosacea
Sensitive skin: Azelaic acid is used in sensitive skin routinely, however, it should be introduced only if the skin is calm.
| TreeActiv Cystic Acne Spot Treatment is a powerful mixture of natural ingredients like bentonite clay, tea tree, lemon, spearmint etc that can help reduce big red and pus-filled pimples. While it might help to some extent nodular acne, however, they are under the skin and usually do not go without Isotretinoin prescribed by dermatologists. What is it? Acne spot treatment Who can use it? All skin types for reducing red or pus-filled pimples Sensitive skin: Can be used on acne as a spot treatment. Start gradually by applying 5 minutes and then increase the contact time. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Content | MORNING REGIMEStep 1: FacewashRemoving 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:
Step 2: Morning treatment productApply The Ordinary Niacinamide serum on the entire face. It helps in reducing red scars because of its anti-inflammatory action. Niacinamide also prevents new acne and brown spots. Put Differin acne scar gel as a spot treatment on red scars to expedite the process.Step 3: SunscreenThick 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.AFTERNOON REGIME:Wash your face in the afternoon if your skin feels oily. Suppose you can't wash your face at the workplace, then wipe your face with cotton dipped in micellar water to remove excess oils and give an instant matt look. Re-apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going out in the sun.NIGHT REGIMERemove makeup with micellar water rather than a cleansing lotion and apply retinol serums to reduce oil secretion, open pores, and acne while delaying the signs of aging. Brand suggestions:
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| BenefitsGentle yet effective cleaning: Cetaphil Dermacontrol Foam Wash helps in reducing both oiliness and acne. It has a new surfactant, Zinc coceth sulfate, that can remove excess oils from your skin and kill acne-causing bacteria. Reduce acne: Zinc gluconate further adds to acne control. Soothes skin: Zinc Gluconate and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate soothe your skin. While hydrating glycerine base might help in retaining your skin barrier. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate in this face wash further reduces the chances of reaction in sensitive skin owing to its anti-inflammatory benefits. You can switch to this face wash if your skin is getting dry because of the use of salicylic acid or retinoids.Ingredients
Side effectsIt has no side effects. However, it is not strong enough for very oily skin. | Benefits
For which skin type?The Body Shop Tea Tree Night Lotion is suitable to use in combination skin types. It has two comedogenic ingredients, thus, it should be used with caution on oily skin.Will it irritate sensitive skin?Yes, it might irritate sensitive skin and cautious use is recommended. | The Ordinary Azelaic Acid BenefitsReduces acne: Azelaic acid ( a form of carboxylic acid) works wonders for acne or rosacea-prone skin owing to its anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory properties. It kills the acne-causing bacteria thereby decreasing breakouts and healing the existing blemishes at a faster rate. Azelaic acid is routinely prescribed by dermatologists in concentrations varying from 10 to 20% for acne and rosacea. Repairs skin: Tocopherol also known as vitamin E provides protection from collagen damaging free radicals. Makes your skin smoother and supple: The presence of emollients like Isodecyl Neopentanoat and Dimethicone gives a glossy, plump look to your skin by filling in fine lines and wrinkles.The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Side EffectIt might cause tingling and burning skin sensations in sensitive skin. Secondly, it has a silicone base that can be occlusive for oily skin. Dry skin type may not feel hydrated after using it because dimethicone sits on the top of the skin without hydrating it.How to use it?We recommend introducing this agent gradually if you are naïve to potent ingredients. Start by applying for an hour on the dark spots/pimples. Gradually build up the time from 1 to 3 hours and then, overnight every 3-7 days depending on the tolerability. Azelaic acid does not react with the sun, therefore, can be used in the morning. | Benefits:This is an acne spot treatment to be applied to red or pus-filled pimples for 30 minutes and then wash off. If you do not get any redness or irritation, you can gradually increase the time and leave it overnight. This spot treatment works by following actions:
Side effects:No side effects generally, but might not go well with oversensitive skin. Start gradually by applying for 5 minutes and then increase the contact time in case of sensitive skin type. |
