Scars caused by severe acne are a real hindrance to beauty. Many options are out there for getting off your face, and they range drastically in price.

Acne scars are ugly, and there are many ways to get rid of them. Two ways that will be compared in this article are the chemical peel and a topical cream containing snail serum. Very different indeed, but both options are worth reading about.

Different Ways to Deal With Acne Scars Treatment

The Chemical Peel

Different types of acid are applied to the top layer of the skin. The acid is then removed about 15 minutes later, as it is peeled off once the skin has blistered. This will remove the top damaged layers of the epidermis. It is a good treatment for very light acne scarring.

There are two popular types of chemical peels, alpha hydroxy and phenol. Alpha hydroxy acids are naturally occurring organic acids such as glycolic acid, a natural constituent of sugar cane juice and lactic acid, found in sour milk and tomato juice. This is the mildest of the peel formulas and produces light peels for treatment of fine wrinkles, areas of dryness, uneven pigmentation and acne. There is minimal discomfort using this acid so usually no anesthetic is given because the patient feels only a slight stinging when the solution is applied. Phenol is the strongest of the chemical solutions and produces a deeper skin peel. For this procedure the patient is under anesthesia as it would be dramatically painful otherwise.

Chemcial Peel Effects:

- Reduces wrinkling, dryness and uneven pigmentation - Aids in the control of acne - Smooths rough dry skin and improves the texture of sun-damaged skin

Chemical Peel, the Down Side

- The acid causes stinging, redness, irritation and dryness - You may have to go through it several times as it can take multiple treatments for desired results - Redness and swelling is common after the procedure

Phenol peels may: - Pose a risk for patients with heart problems - Permanently remove facial freckles - Cause permanent skin lightening by reducing the ability to produce pigment - Require increased protection from the sun for life

Recovery time:

- Ranges from one day to 3 weeks - Phenol peels take several months of recovery

Snail Cream:

Snail cream contains the serum of a little creature that heals its own skin on a daily basis. The tiny snail, which basks in the sun all day, produces its very own skin healing serum. It is collected in a lab, at no harm to the snail, and added to a topical face cream. Its regenerative effects are what make it a great option for healing acne scars, as the enzymes in snail serum actually stimulate skin regeneration. This is a topical cream that needs to be applied daily over the course of a long time for results to be noticed. Snail cream is a non-medical solution, therefore you don't need to see a doctor or dermatologist for a prescription. The snail cream is a sensible and painless acne treatment cream.

Results with Snail Cream:

- Stimulates the replacement of damaged skin cells, getting rid of scarring and necrotic tissues - Stimulates the formation of the extra cellular binding between cells, thus improving skin strength, cutting down on fragility - Inhibits microbiological activity of dangerous, pathogenic skin bacteria, including acne.

Snail Cream Cons:

- Not as quick as a chemical peel, results may take a few weeks to see - Have to keep applying cream on a daily basis for an extended period of time

Recovery Times:

- No recovery time