the effective ingredients

Hello! To treat acne scars you need some brightening and calming ingredients like Centella Asiatica, Salicylic Acid (remember that this one also dries skin so use it with a moisturizer), and alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) like glycolic and lactic acid (be careful with those of you have sensitive skin, use these at night and try to protect yourself from direct sunlight as in combination with those acids it might do the opposite, so use a good sunscreen). I heard that Vitamin C is good too, or Retinoic Acid, but again -> night routine and sunscreen. Always do patch tests to determine if you have any allergies or irritation.

Hey! For PIE (those red marks after acne) + scars, the best ingredients are niacinamide, vitamin C, azelaic acid, and retinol ✨. They help brighten, boost collagen, and speed up skin renewal. For large pores, salicylic acid (BHA) and niacinamide are amazing because they clear out oil and refine texture. If you want Korean skincare options, here are some good picks: • 🌿 COSRX AHA BHA Vitamin C Daily Toner – gently exfoliates + fades marks. • 🐌 Some By Mi Snail Truecica Serum – snail mucin + centella = healing + fading scars. • 🍃 Innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule – gentle retinol for smoother skin. • 💧 Medicube Zero Pore Serum – helps minimize large pores and balance oil. • 🍀 Beplain Mung Bean Pore Cream – lightweight, calming, pore-tightening moisturizer. And the most important step 👉 daily sunscreen ☀️, because without it scars and redness just get darker.