Because while that pesky zit may last a week, its scar could live on for much longer
Photo: Jochen Blume/ullstein bild via Getty Images Even if battling zits is a distant memory filed away with high-school gym class and algebra tests, acne marks and scars can annoyingly linger long after the pimples are gone. “If someone gets a very large pimple or cyst, the natural healing process of the skin will create a scar,” says dermatologist David Avram of Heights Dermatology and Laser. “The more intense the inflammation, the more likely it will leave a scar.
A top pick among dermatologists for facial sunscreens, this EltaMD sun blocker is also recommended for fading acne marks. Dermatologist Natalie Moulton-Levy likes that it “contains lactic acid, an ingredient which causes a reduction in post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation,” while Debra Jaliman, an assistant professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai’s Icahn School of Medicine, says it’s rich in niacinamide, another ingredient that works to fade dark spots. Dr.
$5 at Amazon Buy $5 at Amazon Buy Murad Environmental Shield Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Serum $72 now 19% off $58 Although it’s a lot more expensive than the Ambi cream, this serum, recommended by dermatologist Y. Claire Chang of Union Square Laser Dermatology, pairs hydroquinone with vitamin C and glycolic acid, two more proven mark-fighting ingredients. “Glycolic acid helps improve existing brown spots by increasing skin-cell turnover and chemically exfoliating the skin,” she says.
$166 at Dermstore Buy THE ORDINARY Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution $9 On the cheaper end, Moulton-Levy says this strong glycolic-acid toner is another nice option for fading acne marks.
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