BioCorneum Scar Treatment Plus SPF 30 Silicone Scar Gel
Rarely, acne will cause a keloid scar (a raised scar that can grow larger than the original area), but it can happen. If you know your skin reacts in this way, try using a liquid silicone gel like this one, says Joyce Imahiyerobo-Ip, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist at Vibrant Dermatology in Massachusetts. “The silicone puts pressure on the scar as it’s healing, making it hard for excessive collagen to form,” she says.
- Active Ingredients: Silicone, SPF
- Benefits: Smoothing, sun protection
- Who it’s for: People with raised keloid scars
Murad Environmental Shield Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum
Not only does this serum combine vitamin C with tranexamic acid to help fade dark spots, it prevents future pigment formation as it brightens your complexion, earning a recommendation from
Emmanuel Loucas, M.D., Manhattan-based board-certified dermatologist. It also contains glycolic acid to exfoliate the skin, leading to a smoother, more radiant skin tone.
- Active Ingredients: Vitamin C, tranexamic acid, glycolic acid acid
- Benefits: Exfoliating, smoothing, brightening
- Who it’s for: People with dark spots and dull skin