There are mainly two kinds of acne scars: pitted or depressed and pigmented.

Pitted acne scarring is caused by a loss of tissue that results from harm to underlying dermal tissue. Depressed scars have an "ice-pick" appearance, with sharp jiggered edges, or can be softer scars, looking much like scars left over from chicken-pox.

Pigmented scars are reddish or brown spots left behind after an acne blemish has cured. Pigmented scarring is the most usual and while it is not permanent, it can take weeks or months for it to clear if left on its own. Often, the scar has not faded away before a new group of blemishes appear - causing a perpetual cycle of flawed skin that can leave many victims of acne depressed about the condition of their skin. Some people may have found a treatment that maintains their blemishes under control - only to discover that the red or brown marks remain - impeding their skin from looking fully clear and acne-free.

Both pitted acne scars and pigmented acne scars can be treated with natural products if applied with discipline twice a day every day for a period of time, which can be approximately 8 to 12 weeks depending on how deep and old are the acne marks.

Results for loss of tissue can take longer if harm to tissues is too extended or has been happening for too long. In this case other remedies can be necessary and alternatives are: microdermabrasion, fat injections, cosmetic fillers, deep chemical peelings or laser surgery.

Some natural products work due to the action of a unique component in them. The only fluid made by a living creature to repair skin when damaged and to fight bacteria, in situations much like those dreaded by acne sufferers. It is a mucin secreted by the humble land snail for many biological functions. Among them to control bacteria, protect the skin from UV radiation and oxidation by free radicals. And, what is of far most importance for acne patients, to dissolve damaged skin cells and replace them with new healthy collagen, elastin and all the basic elements of healthy skin, including the water holding molecules. This will help plump the underlying layers of the skin - further minimizing the depth and appearance of the scars.

There are no undesired effects with these products, whatsoever. Within a month of using natural products twice a day ever day, you will see an important improvement in the softness and color of your skin. Pigmented acne scarring will be greatly alleviated and the overall texture of your skin will be softer and smoother. Within 4 weeks of use, you will also notice an important reduction in acne breakouts. If you are still breaking out, you will see that the scars will be greatly reduced in size - and the spots they leave behind will disappear very quickly.