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| Which peel is best for treating acne scarring and uneven skin tone caused by acne? |
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The salicylic acid is very good at reducing the inflammation associated with acne and evening out skin tone.
For pigmentation and lines and texture improvements, the lactic acid is recommended. It is also good for aging and dry skin as it is a natural humectant and helps the skin pull in moisture.
The lactic acid will help to diminish the appearance of the ice pick scars by stimulating a thickening of the collagen layer. This is a gradual process, but studies have shown a 30% increase in collagen after 6 weekly treatments. This will not completely eliminate the scars, but will help to diminish their appearance. In addition to stimulating new collagen, the AHA’s will help by improving the surrounding skin texture, tone, and reduce pigmentation differences. It is unlikely that an ice-pick scar will be eliminated completely, but the improvements are very noticeable.
Many people alternate weekly between the lactic and salicylic acids to get the exfoliation of the salicylic without the excessive dryness.
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