https://community.qvc.com/t5/Beauty/Retinol-for-post-acne-scarring/m-p/71030#M12163 <P>I have extremely fair skin, and have battled acne since my early teens. I'm 35 now, and still have breakouts.</P> <P>What keeps me busy with concealer, though, is the marks that the blemishes leave behind. After a blemish is gone, I am left with a dark mark that will be there for months. I feel like they are more noticeable b/c I'm so pale...</P> <P>I never feel attractive, even after putting on makeup, b/c I feel like the marks on my face are the only thing anyone can see!</P> <P>My acne isn't severe, but my skin is pretty congested (rough textured, slightly "bumpy", blackheads, enlarged pores). I have some lines as well. My once-oily skin is now normal or combination, depending on the day.</P> <P><STRONG>Will using a retinol/retinoid help diminish these dark spots (hyperpigmentation)?</STRONG></P> <P><BR /> I've been wanting to start using one, but don't know how to choose...help! I'm interested in TSV--the pads seem hit or miss (work great for some, not at all for others), and I'm intruiged by the SPF fluid. I hate putting layers of stuff on my face! I live in southern Louisiana, and "light" is always a good thing in this humidity. I like the idea of an anti-aging treatment, moisturizer, and SPF in one.</P> <P>I've read reviews on Dr. D's retinol serum, and it seems great as well. I know there's one called Poetry In Lotion (forgot the brand), the Neutrogena one on the Q...I'm sure there are tons out there.</P> <P><STRONG>Please</STRONG> help me with recommendations and/or advice!! I don't generally have sensitive skin, if that helps.</P> <P>TIA!</P> Sun, 17 Apr 2011 04:41:24 GMT carefulshopper 2011-04-17T04:41:24Z https://community.qvc.com/t5/Beauty/Retinol-for-post-acne-scarring/m-p/71030#M12163 <P>I have extremely fair skin, and have battled acne since my early teens. I'm 35 now, and still have breakouts.</P> <P>What keeps me busy with concealer, though, is the marks that the blemishes leave behind. After a blemish is gone, I am left with a dark mark that will be there for months. I feel like they are more noticeable b/c I'm so pale...</P> <P>I never feel attractive, even after putting on makeup, b/c I feel like the marks on my face are the only thing anyone can see!</P> <P>My acne isn't severe, but my skin is pretty congested (rough textured, slightly "bumpy", blackheads, enlarged pores). I have some lines as well. My once-oily skin is now normal or combination, depending on the day.</P> <P><STRONG>Will using a retinol/retinoid help diminish these dark spots (hyperpigmentation)?</STRONG></P> <P><BR /> I've been wanting to start using one, but don't know how to choose...help! I'm interested in TSV--the pads seem hit or miss (work great for some, not at all for others), and I'm intruiged by the SPF fluid. I hate putting layers of stuff on my face! I live in southern Louisiana, and "light" is always a good thing in this humidity. I like the idea of an anti-aging treatment, moisturizer, and SPF in one.</P> <P>I've read reviews on Dr. D's retinol serum, and it seems great as well. I know there's one called Poetry In Lotion (forgot the brand), the Neutrogena one on the Q...I'm sure there are tons out there.</P> <P><STRONG>Please</STRONG> help me with recommendations and/or advice!! I don't generally have sensitive skin, if that helps.</P> <P>TIA!</P> Sun, 17 Apr 2011 04:41:24 GMT https://community.qvc.com/t5/Beauty/Retinol-for-post-acne-scarring/m-p/71030#M12163 carefulshopper 2011-04-17T04:41:24Z