If you’ve gotten past a bout of acne, you may feel that the battle is won. However, pimples often leave unsightly red or brown marks that linger long after the pimple has flattened.
Hyperpigmentation left behind by acne can be healed quickly and safely without expensive visits to the dermatologist.
What Causes Acne Scars?
Inflammation occurs when the body increases blood flow to the tissue surrounding a clogged pore¹. It is the body’s natural response in fighting off bacterial infection.
After the pimple has flattened, it normally takes 8 to 12 weeks for blood vessels to shrink back to its original size. The residual blood and dilated blood vessels cause the red scar and the scar often lingers longer than the pimple itself.
Getting Rid of Scars Using the Right Tools
Most scar products use lighteners to target melanin pigment. Such products only work on brown acne marks and does nothing to dissipate residual blood or shrink blood vessels in red scars.
To fade the appearance of red acne marks, use Lighten Up. This unique formulation uses botanical complexes to dissipate residual blood and reduce the appearance of dilated blood vessels: marigold flower, chamomile flower and tea tree oil.
Apply the Lighten Up both morning and evening and you should see a significant reduction within a month. The lotion does not clog pores and does not irritate sensitive skin.
Pair the Lighten Up with the Clear Out in order to flush out clogs and reduce red acne scarring at the same time:
A Different Tool for Brown Acne Scars?
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It is important to fade red scars quickly as it reduces the chance of UV exposure. When red scars are exposed to UV, they can quickly collect melanin and turn into brown marks².
Brown post-acne marks are more stubborn than red acne marks and can last up to two years. To fade a brown acne scar, use the Dark Mark Defense. This formulation penetrates deeper into the epidermis where melanin is buried.
Dark Mark Defense contains potent pigment-regulating agents that fade the appearance of dark marks much faster.
- Vitamin E creates a healing barrier over your skin.
- TXA brightens skin and fades the appearance of hyperpigmentation.
- 4nBR creates a lightening effect on your skin.
Dark Mark Defense works on post-acne brown marks, sun spots, age spots and melasma. You will see a significant improvement with three months of continuous use:
Don't know what type of acne scar you have? Generally red scars linger for only three months so if you have a scar that lasts longer than three months, it is likely a brown acne scar. For a personalized assessment, please click "Send Message" on the Clearly Basics Facebook page.
Atrophic Scarring
If pimples become very large/inflammed (or if you agitate or squeeze a pimple), they may cause damage to the surrounding tissue leading to a "pit" in your skin after the scar has healed.
Unfortunately, no lotion will be as effective in filling pitted scars as a visit to the dermatologist. They can assess the extent of the scarring and use dermal fillers, TCA CROSS or lasers in order to stimulate your skin to regrow the collagen lost.
Do note that a trained professional will not operate in an area of your face until you have been breakout-free in that area for at least three months. So to save time and money, stop the new breakouts first before consulting a dermatologist regarding scar repair.
Hypertrophic Scarring
In rare cases, an imbalance of collagen at the site of the scar leads to a raised patch of skin. This patch of skin requires a visit to the dermatologist as they will use a laser or a scalpel to cut away the patch.
Oil Duct Clog
Users often mistaken their oil duct clogs for hypertrophic scarring or keliod scars,
If you are not sure as to what type of scarring you have (red/brown, hypertrophic/oil duct clog), message us by clicking Send Message from our Facebook page or Instagram profile or by visiting this link: https://m.me/clearlybasics
As we will only assist with acne-related issues on the face and neck, please do not send us photos of random growths outside of the face and neck!
What People Are Saying About Clearly Basics ...
Clearly Basics has helped many people with acne ranging from mild to severe; people with sensitive skin to people with extremely oily skin. For a personalized assessment, please click "Send Message" on the Clearly Basics Facebook page.
Here are some of our user's stories below. These are users who have documented their entire acne journey on Instagram, including products they have used before they started Clearly Basics:
Mim (@mimandskin), a teacher from Southampton, battled hormonal cystic acne for over 6 years before she tried the Clear Out…
@mimandskin Individual results may vary
“Out of everything I’ve tried over the 6 years I’ve battle acne on and off it’s by far stood out as being one of the most effective with no side effects (after the initial “purge”). I’ve used nothing but Clearly Basics for 11 months now and it still exceeds my expectations!”
Or how about Toni (@xx.tonilumsden), a stylist from Hertfordshire?
She spent over $6500 in acne products and treatments that did nothing for her acne but damage her skin …
Then she discovered the Power Duo and it changed her life…
@xx.tonilumsden Individual results may vary
“Never in my life did I imagine my skin would be this clear! Clearly Basics has completely transformed my skin!”
Alisha (@skinwithak) suffered from severe acne and went through three rounds of oral medications before discovering Clear Out:
@skinwithak Individual results may vary
“All I can say is ‘Clear Out’ by @clearlybasics is a Godsend ❤️ It doesn’t leave me overly dry or flaky which most retinol creams did.” "I wish I came across Clearly Basics before starting oral medication as I would have purchased these and wouldn't have had to put my body through so much!"
Or Ella (@_myskinstory), an aesthetician and a makeup artist who loves using the Clear Out to keep her skin less acne-prone.
"The Clear Out is my favorite and most recommended product to any of my followers who suffer with mild-acne as well as post-acne suffers. The combination of ingredients are unique and work THE BEST in keeping spots at bay as well as improving acne marks & scars."
Bea (@beas.bareskin), a student from California, who has tried almost everything...
Ranging from prescription medication, chemical peels to a long list of brands (Clean & Clear, Clearasil, Proactiv, St. Ives, etc.)
...which resulted in even more breakouts, until she found Clearly Basics.
@beas.bareskin Individual results may vary
"My skin looks so good now! I've had a few of my classmates tell me my skin texture looks so nice and even now. 😊"
And many more reviews from Google ...
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Disclaimer:
Nothing on this article should be interpreted as personal medical advice. For medical related matters, please consult with your dermatologist.
