I am looking for a treatment that's affordable. My pores are getting larger the older I get and I would like to prevent this from increasing. I have old acne scars and reccuring mild acne breakouts, which I believe is the combination of food and stress. I went back to the states, from Korea, for a one month vacation and was able to see the quick change in my skin return to an acne-free skin. I am a vegan and I excersize 3-4 times a week. Photo: This was taken in August 2008 in Chicago. I am the one with my head covered. I have darker scars on my right side, which you can't see in this picture. What treatment would work best for my acne scars?

34 posts
10 Nov 2008
i would use bio oil it can get rid of all different kinds of scars, i can't cope without mine.
1 post
22 Oct 2008
Hi Natasha, I have a few questions about the acne "scars". Are they pitting scars in the skin or dark/pink spots on the face? Peels are very helpful for what your skin is going through now. Food and stress may very well be a part of the problem, but also remember that 80% of good skin is what you do at home. For darker skin types, you want to use pigment fighting ingredients like kojic acids, azealic acids, licorice and even over the counter 2% hydroqionone. You should only use hydroqionone for about 2-3 months and then cycle off (always test patch an area of your skin first). Antibacterial products would include a higher percentage of AHA's (alpha hydroxy acids) to help with oil production and breakouts. A spot treatment (salycilic acid) is great for the occasional break out. Vitamin A in a serum form would help with pigments, oil production and additional antibacterial fighting. As far as treatments from a licensed aesthetician, peels would be beneficial. A lactic acid base peel like PCA Skincare would be less traumatizing to the skin yet beneficial for all of your concerns. Acne or break out prone skin should have a peel every two weeks. Once skin is clear you can work on a 3 week plan to fight the pigment concerns/acne scaring. The great benefit of peels is the tightening your skin will have - which will help with the enlarged pores. Hope this helps! Wish you were in San Antonio, TX and I would be happy to treat your skin! All the best, Neva Fernandez