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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Louise Whitbread

An expert says these are the best ways to get rid of acne scars and ‘brighten the skin’

Dr Stefanie Williams and Dr Aiza Jamil have shared their expert advice on tackling the common skin concern - (iStock)

If you’ve ever struggled with acne, you’ll know that spots can sometimes leave their mark long after the initial inflammation is gone. Scarring can present as raised, bumpy texture, pigmentation and indents, and in the most severe cases, can be permanent.

However, for some types of acne scarring, there are some specific ingredients which can help reduce the appearance of lesions, and typically, if you can avoid the temptation of picking and squeezing at your spot, you can reduce trauma to the skin, and thus decrease the likelihood of scars emerging.

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