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

Pitted acne scarring is caused by a diminution of tissue that results from damage to underlying skin tissue. Depressed scars have an "ice-pick" look, with sharp jiggered borders, or can be softer scars, appearing much like scars left over from chicken-pox.

Pigmented scars are red or brown marks left behind after an acne lesion has cured. Pigmented scarring is the most common and while it is not permanent, it can take weeks or months for it to clear if left alone. Often, the scar has not faded away before a new set of blemishes arrive - causing a perpetual cycle of flawed skin that can leave many sufferers of acne depressed about the look of their skin. Some patients may have found a treatment that keeps their lesions under control - only to discover that the red or brown marks remain - preventing their skin from looking fully clear and acne-free.

Both pitted acne scars and pigmented acne scars can be alleviated with natural products if applied with discipline twice a day every day for a period of time, which can be more or less longer than 2 to 3 months depending on how deep and old are the acne marks.

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

Some natural products work due to the action of a unique substance 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 patients. It is a mucin secreted by the humble land snail for many natural functions. Among them to fight bacteria, protect the skin from ultraviolet rays and oxidation by free radicals. And, what is of far most importance for acne patients, to eliminate damaged skin cells and replace them with new healthy collagen, elastin and all the structural elements of normal skin, including the water retaining molecules. This will help support the underlying structure of the skin - further minimizing the depth and look 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 a significant improvement in the softness and color of your skin. Pigmented acne scarring will be greatly improved and the overall texture of your skin will be softer and smoother. Within 4 weeks of use, you will also notice a significant decrease in acne breakouts. If you are still breaking out, you will find that the blemishes will be greatly reduced in size - and the marks they leave behind will vanish very quickly.