Blemishes are often associated with acne-prone skin. Flare ups and scarring from healing acne leaves behind discoloration, leaving your skin looking splotchy at best. Treating and preventing flare-ups requires following a good skin care regimen and taking extra precaution to avoid future blemish formation. Before starting any at-home treatments, consult your physician or dermatologist to rule out any underlying medical conditions.
Step 1
Apply a fading cream containing alpha hydroxy acids. Alpha hydroxy acids are natural acids that help exfoliate the skin and reduce inflammation and redness according to CareFair.com. Beta hydroxy acids also provide this benefit, and both products speed up the natural healing process, eliminating blemishes in less time.
Step 2
Wrap a couple of pieces of ice in a clean cloth and apply to emerging pimples and other blemishes as soon as you notice swelling or tenderness repeating two to three times daily or until swelling and discomfort have subsided. Allow the ice to remain in contact with your skin for up to five minutes. According to "The Doctors Book of Home Remedies," ice will relieve swelling and redness.
Step 3
Consult your dermatologist for a chemical peel. Chemical peels use natural fruit acids to remove the outer layers of damaged skin, reducing blemish appearance, according to CareFair.com. Deeper peels are necessary for extensive scarring involving several skin layers and is done on an in patient basis.
Step 4
Apply a benzoyl peroxide acne treatment to clear your pores of bacteria and dead skin cells. According to "The Doctors Book of Home Remedies," it is important to use weaker strengths of benzoyl peroxide to avoid burning your skin. This product is available over-the-counter in cream, washes and gel forms for at home use.
Step 5
Opt for microdermabrasion treatments from your dermatologist. Microdermabrasion evens out your skin's tone and texture, removing dead skin cells and helping fade discoloration. According to CareFair.com, deep microdermabrasion is ideal for acne scarring and deeper blemishes.
Tips and Warnings
- When using fading creams, frequency of application and time of treatment depends solely on the manufacturer instructions and strength of medication.
Things You'll Need
- Alpha hydroxy acids
- Ice
- Cloth
- Benzoyl peroxide
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