In high school there is always someone who is branded 'pizza face', in my case, that was me. It used to cause me stress as a teen; however, what troubled me much more was that the scars from my acne were now with me in adulthood (and I'm not just talking about the mental ones). I knew something needed to be done to remove them, and doing what most people would, I spoke to my doctor.

Naive to the fact there were different treatment options available to me I followed my doctor's advice and sought out a treatment plan known as chemical peels, a process which left me more traumatized than the acne scars. Later, after conducting greater study on the matter, I discovered a complication free natural solution. Now, not wishing my unfortunate chemical peel experience on anyone else, I hope to share my knowledge so that you too can discover the right acne scar removal solution.

THE DIFFERING TREATMENTS

Chemical peels are literally that. Acid is applied to the top layer of skin in order to burn it off the underlying layers. This burnt layer then slowly peels off the face after a week which allows for the growth of new skin to come to the surface. The process works because the thickened pigmented epidermis showing cellular disarray (acne scars) is replaced by fresh, orderly, uniform cells. A new band of dermis then forms between the epidermis and the underlying tissue, making the skin more elastic.

Natural topical solutions such as natural microdermabrasion creams are effective as they calmly polish away any scarred skin cells through the application of micro-crystals. This process removes the top layer of effected skin just like chemical peels, however it is a much more subtle process. The regeneration of new skin cells are then speed-up by natural compounds such as Helix Aspersa Muller GlycoConjugates, which allow a mixture of skin cells and invisible collagen fibers to take the place of the previous scar collagen, bringing elasticity and vitality back to the skin.

THE LENGTH OF TREATMENT

Chemical Peel treatments are a long and extensive process. First the skin must be pre-treated with the application of prescribed creams that both soften and anesthetize the skin. The person being treated must then undertake a series of acid burning sessions, which for me lasted a few weeks. Finally, the skin must go through a healing process that includes the application of further prescribed creams to provide both recovery and ongoing maintenance to the recently affected area, a process which I followed for approximately three months.

The application of natural cream solutions are not as complex. The routine is as simple as applying the creams in the comfort of one's bathroom after a shower, something which I found to be much more appealing.

THE RISKS INVOLVED

All forms of chemical treatment carry a degree of risks, chemical peels are no different. These side effects can vary depending on the patient and generally, the deeper the chemical peel, the more prominent the risk of adverse reactions. The following is a list of side effects both myself and people I know have experienced:

- 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

As one might assume acne treatment cream carries no such danger. As the ingredients comprise of only natural substances they work harmoniously with the body's skin cells and present no risk of side effects or nasty irritation.

NATURAL ACNE TREATMENT CREAM IS THE ONLY SOLUTION THAT WORKED FOR ME