A frequently asked question I hear all the time- "Hey Alyssa, so my acne is now clear, but how do I get rid of the scars?". Great question! Here is my answer ⬇️
What really is it?
First, let me explain what it is. Acne pigmentation vs Acne Scaring - what is the difference? There is actually a big one!
Scaring: also called ice-pick scaring - means it is texture in the skin. You can FEEL that difference on the surface.
Pigmentation: also called an acne mark - is discoloration in your skin after a breakout.
How to prevent your acne scars at home
- Eat clean and maintain a healthy lifestyle. ALWAYS ❤️
2. NO PICKING - watch my extractions video to learn how to properly extract at home without causing damage.
Why? It is much easier to extract a pimple the proper way vs trying correct the acne pigmentation issue later.
3. Wear your sunscreen! The best are between SPF 30-50. Check out my website for easy shopping here ?
Sunscreen prevents aging, pigmentation, and acne scaring. You name it, and sunscreen is the answer to prevent.
4. No salon or tanning bed- you will only age your skin and make your acne marks worse when your tan fades!
5. Alyssa Miller Beauty Melaboost Serum with active Kojic Acid is absolutely perfect for this to lighten, brighten and tone. My Vitamin A Serum is also great for gently exfoliating the skin and stimulating a healing and repairing response in the skin. Shop Melaboost here, and Vitamin A will be here next week!
In the treatment room
- Chemical Peels: they have come a long way - we have lots of options that vary from gentle to extreme. Also please- AMAZON CHEMICAL PEELS❤️
- Microneedling (COMING SOON): creates micro-channels in the skin to stimulate the body's collagen and elastin response to heal and repair. Check out my Nano-needling service here! It's the baby version of Microneedling.
- Enzyme Treatments: Bring your skin back to balance and a state of "homestasis" that is healing, repairing and flushes all the junk with lymphatic drainage. So GOOD.
If you are lost and not sure where to start, looking for a good routine, have questions that need answers- or more. You came to the right place. I happen to be great at this! Feel free to book online here to start your skin journey, treat yourself or make your brows and lashes lowww maintenance? Can't wait to see you!
Much love❤️ -A