Acne is often the most absorbing problem for the average teenager, when at such an age, image is the defining aspect of their personality. However, these youthful concerns rapidly become irrelevant when the teenage acne causes severe acne scarring, permanently marking the now adult face.

All of us have seen or experienced the unattractive nature of such scarring. The question is, what options are available that can effectively remove the acne scars and assist in regenerating healthy, vibrant skin. The following will assist in outlining the right treatment plan for you.

CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS

For more serious cases of acne scarring, some may wish to look towards chemical peels. Typically this includes a combination of beta hydroxy acids that are oil soluble, and trichloroacetic acids that penetrate deeper into the skin.

Both forms of 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 employment of prescribed creams for preparing the skin for the peel and for ongoing maintenance, which can last months.

With all such treatments one must be aware of the side effects, which are greatly amplifiedthe 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

NATURAL ROSE HIP OIL

Rose Hip Oil is a treatment option that is free from harm, and is a natural subsidiary of anti-acne component Retinol. It's added advantage also lies in the fact it can be absorbed into 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 EXFOLIATE AND 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 skims away at the surface of the skin, progressively reducing scar tissue 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.