Today, if you were to walk into any pharmacy, you will notice there are literally hundreds of acne counter over scar treatment products available.

Most acne scar treatment products are divided into 2 categories.

One are the chemical based products. These usually contain harsh chemicals that can cause skin redness and itching.

The other type are natural acne scar treatment products where the ingredients are made from plants and herbs.

So which type of acne scar product is better?

It's difficult to day which is better since each person's acne and skin condition is different. However, chemical based products tend to produce better results in the short term but they can be rash on the skin causing redness and irritation. It is not recommended to use them long term.

Natural based acne products are natural and have less side effects. However, it takes a longer time to see results.

If you are uncertain as to which acne over the counter scar treatment product works for you, the best advice I can give you is to consult your doctor or dermatologist first. You have a better chance of curing your acne with the advise of a doctor than you testing the products yourself.

However, if you really want to buy acne counter products yourself, you need to first determine the type of skin condition you have. Is your skin oily, dry or sensitive? Do you have allergies to certain chemicals?
Seek the help of the pharmacist. They will be better able to recommend you a acne counter over scar treatment product out of the hundreds of acne products in their store.

Personally, I prefer natural acne scar treatment products as they have less side effects and can be taken in the long term.