Determining which treatment is best for reducing acne scars can be a headache. Natural solutions can be cheap, quick, and easy to administer, while chemical treatments can be expensive and complex. The following tips may be of benefit in determining which form of treatment is right for you.

TIP #1: SUPERFICIAL CHEMICAL PEELS

For people who posses a minimal degree of acne scarring superficial chemical peels may be of assistance. Such peels often contain a mix of alpha hydroxy acids such as those found in fruit, and glycolic acids which can be found in sugar cane.

TIP #2: DEEP CHEMICAL PEELS

For those who posses much more severe forms of scarring, deeper chemical peels may be necessary. Such treatments usually contain a combination of beta hydroxy acids that are oil soluble, and trichloroacetic acids that penetrate deeper into the skin.

Superficial and deep treatments require a series of chemical peeling sessions whereby acid is painted onto the skin, burning the top layers. After a period of over a week or so the burnt skin breaks off allowing for the re-growth of new skin. Chemical peels also require the application of prescribed creams for preparing the skin for the peel and for ongoing maintenance, which can last months.

It must also be noted that chemical peels can be risky due to the side effects, which increase heavilythe deeper the chemical peel. These include:

- 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

TIP #3: ROSE HIP OIL

Rose Hip Oil is a natural derivative of Retinol a common anti-acne ingredient, and a significantly safer solution than chemical peels. It's added advantage also lies in the fact it can be absorbed into the body, due to its compatibility with skin cell structure. This treatment enhances the skin by increasing its elasticity and flattening out scarring, while improving the color of acne scars and surrounding skin.

TIP #4: NATURAL ACNE TREATMENT CREAM AND EXFOLIATE

One of the most effective treatment methods of involves the use of a natural microdermabrasion and a acne treatment cream that includes Helix Aspersa Muller GlycoConjugates, a biological compound found inside the cells of snails.

The natural microdermabrasion gently buffers away undesired acne scars in a much more subtle means than chemical treatments. In conjunction, the Helix Aspersa Muller GlycoConjugates speeds up the regeneration process by replacing the scar collagen with a mixture of skin cells and invisible collagen fibers.