Bleaching Cream for Acne Scars

Acne is a skin condition that affects almost everybody. Even if it goes way, it leaves behind a nasty tan or dark brown scars. These scars can be difficult to get rid of, and severe scars can give an undesirable look. Usually, they are known to fade on their own after sometime but the many are in search of ways in which the process can be done faster.

There are many medical treatments available to get rid of scars, however, these treatments can be expensive. It is believed that the regular use of skin whitening creams helps fade this condition gradually.

One can find many over-the-counter bleaching products. Using mild cream to fade away dark brown or tan spots is a safe and easy to use method to achieve the desired results. Bleaching creams contain hydroquinone as their active ingredient. This chemical is believed to help reduce this skin problem.

There are many face bleaching creams available over-the-counter by many brands, and one doesn't need any prescription for them. This is because these creams contain 2% of hydroquinone amount. More than 2% is not legally allowed for sale, without prescription.

So, if one is buying an over-the-counter cream without prescription, then make sure it doesn't contain more than 2% concentration of hydroquinone. Over-the-counter mild bleaching creams are considered to be good for mild scars, and general whitening of the skin.

However, if one has darker acne scars, then to find the best cream, consult a dermatologist. Here are some over-the-counter creams that are considered to be the best for bleaching.

• Revitol Skin Brightener Cream is believed to help fade the scars and other pigmentation, when it used for a period of 90 days.
• Another popular acne scar removal product is SkinBright Skin Brightener, that is considered to help reduce the appearance of scars and marks. One would see results within few usages.

• Mederma Skin Bleaching cream is said to be a great product that helps to suppress the formation of melanin. When this cream is used for 2-6 months regularly, one can see the overall results.

However, one can also seek a dermatologist's help for acne scars using bleaching cream. It is possible that the doctor might give a prescription, which contains around 4% concentration of hydroquinone. These creams take longer time to work, but are quite effective.

The whitening creams prescribed by the doctor help to blend dark acne scars into your skin without leaving any trace. These creams either contain hydroquinone or retinoid as their key ingredient.

The prescription creams go deeper into the skin. For severe acne scars, the doctor might recommend few sessions of chemicals peels, and then ask one to continue using the cream, after few days of peel applications. When a prescription whitening cream is combined with chemical peels treatment, it may help to lighten or reduce the appearance of this skin problem faster.

If one does not wish to use any bleaching creams for this skin problem, then he/she can use natural household items for the same. However, don't expect instant results as it will take a bit longer for the condition to fade using homemade solutions.

One can use fresh lemon juice and directly apply on the acne scars and let it sit for 15 minutes, and then wash it off with warm water. One can also dry some orange peels for few days in sunlight, once they harden grind them into a fine powder. Make a pack with orange peel powder, raw milk, and apply it on the acne scar and pigmented skin.

Repeat this procedure for 2-3 times a week, for a period of 3-4 months to get a lighter skin and clearing this skin problem.

So, one can pick up a good mild bleaching cream over the counter or seek a dermatologist prescription for severe cases, and use the cream regularly to see the results.

Disclaimer: This story is for informative purposes only, and should not be used as a replacement for expert medical advice.