Every high school has a girl the boys love to pick on and label 'pizza face', sadly I was that girl. This caused me a great degree of anguish growing up, but, 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.

Not knowing there were other 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 undertaking much more research into 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 work as acid is painted onto the skin, which in turn burns the top layer of skin. 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 etches away 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 expedited 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 complex process. Initially the skin must be pre-treated with the application of prescribed creams that both soften and anesthetize the skin. Then the patient must complete 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 administration of natural cream solutions are not as complex. The process 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, higher the likelihood of complications arising. The following is a list of adverse reactions 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 are derived from nature 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