Acne is often the most engrossing problem for the average teenager, when at such an age, image is the defining aspect of their personality. However, these naive 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 unsightly 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 give you the information you need to choose the best course of action.

CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS

For individuals with wide spread, profound acne scarring, a deeper chemical peel may seem the more appealing option. 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 starts peeling 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.

All chemical treatments contain the risk of side effects and their occurrences are more prevalentthe 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. This treatment enhances the 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 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.