There is an abundance of treatment options currently available that broadly claim they can effortlessly remove acne scars. The problem is, how do we know which is most effective?.

The first decision that you need to ask yourself is, do I look towards a natural or chemical treatment plan. Both have their pros and cons, so serious consideration is needed. The following brings to light some of the more common of such solutions to assist you in making your decision.

CHEMICAL PEELS

For more serious cases of acne scarring, some may wish to look towards chemical peels. These commonly consist of 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 begins to peel off allowing for the re-growth of new skin. Chemical peels also require the use 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

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 also has the benefit of being able to be absorbed by the body, due to its compatibility with skin cell structure. The oil is extremely effective in improving the texture and quality of skin by increasing its elasticity and flattening out scarring, while improving the color of acne scars and surrounding skin.

NATURAL ACNE TREATMENT CREAM

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. Working side-by-side, 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.