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Acne Scarring

Acne Scarring

Pitted, textured acne scars smoothed and refined.

If your breakouts have settled but left acne scarring behind, the indents, the uneven patches, the texture that makeup catches on rather than covers, they can really affect how you feel about your skin. Acne scars can linger long after the acne itself is gone, and they rarely fade on their own. The good news is that they can be treated.

What is acne scarring?

Acne scarring is the lasting change in texture left behind once breakouts have healed. It can appear as small indents or depressions, raised or thickened areas, or patches of uneven skin, and most often affects the cheeks, temples and jawline where acne tends to be most active.

What causes acne scarring?

Scarring forms when active or severe acne damages the deeper layers of the skin and disrupts how it rebuilds during healing. It’s more likely after long-standing or inflamed breakouts, and after spots have been squeezed or picked. Some people are also simply more prone to scarring than others, regardless of how careful they are.

What is acne scarring?

Acne scarring is the lasting change in texture left behind once breakouts have healed. It can appear as small indents or depressions, raised or thickened areas, or patches of uneven skin, and most often affects the cheeks, temples and jawline where acne tends to be most active.

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