It may not seem very obvious at first glance, but acne and acne scars aren't quite the same. Acne is an inflammation of your hair follicles, caused by blockage from oil and dead skin cells. Acne scars, on the other hand, are what acne leaves behind after the inflammation has ended - usually an indented scar, or dark marks and spots.
Naturally, treating an inflammation and treating a scar won't be the same. Let's have a look at how acne reduction and acne scar reduction are achieved by over-the-counter products:
How acne treatments reduce acne1
- Killing the bacteria that cause acne
- Removing excess oil
- Preventing your pores from clogging
- Reducing inflammation
How acne scar treatments reduce scarring2, 3
- Boosting skin regeneration
- Reducing or preventing discolouration
- Exfoliating your skin
As shown by the comparison, the effects that help to reduce acne don't do much to acne scars, which need a different set of effects to treat.
To win the battle against acne scars, you will need to use a product with active ingredients that can help with acne scars, such as Dermatix® Acne Scar. Dermatix® Acne Scar's advanced formulation contains ingredients that can help to lighten the appearance of acne scars and dark spots/marks.4, 5, 6
Tested and proven
Results from an independent consumer testing panel of 65 men and women ages 18 to 4010
Now that you know the difference, be sure to grab the right treatments for your skincare routine next time you visit the pharmacist!
NOTICEABLY IMPROVES SKIN CONDITION OVER A PERIOD OF 4 WEEKS
