ACNE AND SCARS: 1. Apply a product with benzoyl peroxide. Benzoyl peroxide can help treat current acne while helping reduce the dark spots that remain afterwards. You can use benzoyl peroxide in cleansers, toners, gel, and topical spot treatments. 2. Treat skin with salicylic acid. Salicylic acid will help reduce the redness, size, and pores around acne blemishes. You can use it in your cleanser, toner, and other skincare products. . It may even help prevent acne in the future. 3. Hydroquinone remains a common chemical skin lightener which is available both over-the-counter and prescription-strength. You can use it twice daily for a set period of time (ask your doctor) to lighten specific spots. Do not use these for too long or your skin may become permanently discolored gray. What are the creams that can improve acne scars? 1. Creams with Silicone, Allantoin and hyaluronic acid. They promote growth factors , synthesize collagen, wound healing, increase hydration and elasticity. 2. Retinoid based creams, Tretinoin or Tazarotene. They exfoliate dead skin cells , build collagen, reduces open pores, reduces finelines , improves skin texture. Do not apply this cream on the corner of your eyes, nose and lips. These creams are not safe to apply if you are pregnant, planning to conceive and lactating mothers. It takes 6 - 9 months to see the results.