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Skin Biology Help and Index to Products and Information   Reduce Acne Scars and Pitted Scars  Questions about our products or need advice about what is best for you?  Call Toll-Free 800-405-1912- Talk to Real People - No Phone Menus!  Weekdays - Best Time - 8 am to 6 pm, Pacific Time  or please send an email to Contact Skin Biology READ TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR CLIENTS The General Method Pitted Acne Scars If This Does Not Work Well Enough For You The Method By The Numbers Subcision or Needling to Break Down Scars Followed by Copper Peptides   The General Method 1. Using hydroxy acids will slowly loosen and dissolve scar tissue. For most people the Skin Biology hydroxy acids work well. If you have very tough scar tissue you may need a stronger hydroxy acid to get strong effects. People with high skin oil seem to have very tough scars. 2. Strong copper peptides help keep irritation down and create an environment conducive for the rebuilding of new skin to replace the lost scar tissue. 3. As scar tissue is replaced by healthy skin, the skin, like an elastic balloon, pulls itself smooth. To find the best products to reduce acne, try the Acne Scar Reduction Test Kit The key is to improve your skin without causing more breakouts. The Test Kit helps you to determine best products for your skin. If you have continuing problems with breakouts, the safest products to reduce the appearance of acne scars are lipid-free products - Super CP Serum (a strong copper-peptide oil-free formula) and LacSal Serum - an aqueous 10% hydroxy acid serum containing both lactic acid and salicylic acid). First try Super CP Serum and LacSal Serum - 10% hydroxy acid, or use Exfol Serum - 2% hydroxy acid. These are the easiest on skin. Use Super CP Serum in the morning and the hydroxy acid of your choice in the evening. Rub the products into the scar area. Test this combination for 2 weeks and see how they work. If your skin becomes irritated, use smaller amounts of the products. If the Super CP Serum and LacSal Serum are tolerated by your skin, then try to see how your skin does with the Super Cop Cream plus LacSal Cream. Use the Super Cop Cream as a spot treatment in the morning and LacSal Cream in the evening. This is a better way to work on scars, but may cause breakouts. If you experience no breakouts, then try this method for 2 weeks. After this you can decide which method (Super CP Serum & LacSal Serum vs. Super Cop & LacSal Cream) has the best potential for improving your skin. Product Suggested Use Price Order ACNE SCAR REDUCTION KIT   Trail Kit - Perfect for testing!  Contains 1 oz. Super CP Serum, 5ml LacSal Serum 1/4 oz. Super Cop 2X - Extra Strength, 1/4 oz. Exfol Cream $30.95 LacSal Cream LacSal Cream contains 10% Hydroxy Acid (8.5% Lactic / 1.5% Salicylic Acid) to help exfoliate or remove damaged skin proteins and dead skin cells. Apply a light amount to skin after cleansing with Gentle Clean. 1.7 oz. Ingredients $17.95 LacSal Serum   LacSal Serum contains 10% Hydroxy Acid (8.5% Lactic / 1.5% Salicylic Acid) to help exfoliate or remove damaged skin proteins and dead skin cells. Apply a light amount to skin after cleansing with Gentle Clean. 1.7 oz. Ingredients $17.95 Exfol Cream   Exfol Cream contains 2% Salicylic Acid to help exfoliate or remove damaged skin proteins and dead skin cells. Apply a light amount to skin after cleansing with Gentle Clean. 2 oz. Ingredients $14.95 Exfol Serum   After cleansing try a water-based skin exfoliation system that is easy to use. Exfol Serum contains 2% Salicylic Acid to help exfoliate or remove damaged skin proteins and dead skin cells. Apply a light amount to skin after cleansing with Gentle Clean. 1 oz. and 4oz. Ingredients $11.00  Super CP Serum The Skin Remodeling Copper-Peptides (SRCPs) found in this product are an enhancement of the first SRCP Serums and Creams, still producing the same skin remodeling effects but now combining the amazing properties of the previous product with the power of hydroxy acids. Apply a light amount to skin (perhaps 2-3 drops for entire face). Use once a day. Available in 1 or 4 ounces Read more about this product... Ingredients $24.95 Super Cop Cream The Skin Remodeling Copper-Peptides (SRCPs) found in this product are an enhancement of the first SRCP Serums and Creams, still producing the same skin remodeling effects but now combining the amazing properties of the previous product with the power of hydroxy acids. Apply a light amount to skin or as a spot treatment once a day. Available in .5, 2 or 4 ounces Read more about this product... Ingredients $29.95 Super Cop 2X - Extra Strength   The Skin Remodeling Copper-Peptides (SRCPs) found in this product are an enhancement of the first SRCP Serums and Creams, still producing the same skin remodeling effects but now combining the amazing properties of the previous product with the power of hydroxy acids. Apply a light amount to skin or as a spot treatment once a day. Available in .5, 2 or 4 ounces Read more about this product... Ingredients $45.95 Pitted Acne Scars Pitted acne scars often respond well to these methods. Pitted scars are difficult to remove with traditional dermatological techniques that try to remove scars rapidly. The key with pitted acne is to rub LacSal Serum or Exfol Serum into the pitted scar on a daily basis. This slowly dissolves and removes the scar tissue. In the morning use a copper peptide product (either Super CP Serum, Super Cop Cream, or Super Cop Cream 2X Extra Strength). This helps stimulate a slow rebuilding of your skin. As the scar tissue is replaced with healthy skin, the skin's surface pulls itself flat like a balloon. Most people use the beta hydroxy acid at one time of the day, such as in the evening and the copper peptide in the morning. Some people use this method but also use a 30% glycolic acid twice weekly to speed the process. If This Does Not Work Well Enough For You Stronger alpha or beta hydroxy acids will speed the procedure but also increase the chances of irritation or chemical burns. A 2% salicylic acid is about equivalent to a 10% glycolic acid in terms of exfoliation and scar removal. The Skin Biology LacSal Serum is a 10% hydroxy acid at pH 3.2. Some customers and clinics use stronger salicylic acids or 30% to 70% hydroxy acids to loosen and dissolve the scar tissue then apply the copper peptide product. Such stronger hydroxy acids can be obtained from Estheticians and Dermatologists at spas and clinics or from www.makeupartistschoice.com, www.platinumskincare.com or see: Skin Biology Resellers Page. The Method By The Numbers 1. In the morning, apply copper peptide product (either Super CP Serum, Super Cop Cream, or Super Cop Cream 2X Extra Strength) to the acne scar. 2. In the evening, use hydroxy acid exfoliant (LacSal Cream or LacSal Serum or use Exfol Cream) on the scar. 3. You can apply more hydroxy acid during the day. But reduce the amount if your skin become irritated. 4. The key is to keep working on the scar. Some have used methods of manual exfoliation (such as microdermabrasion cloths, scrubs, or skin brushes) with success. 5. You can use the copper peptide products in the evening if you do not wish to use it in the morning because of the blue color. 6. If after two months, there is little improvement, then use a stronger hydroxy acid. Subcision or Needling to Break Down Scars Followed by Copper Peptides In this procedure, a needle (such as tattoo needle) disrupts the scar collagen and stimulates replacement of newly formed collagen. Best results are achieved with several sessions. This is often used on pitted acne scars or at the margins of face lifts. Some scars may be too deep and too hard for hydroxy acids to effective loosen.  Another idea is that certain scars form a barrier wall or "zone-of-stasis" that blocks the body's scar removal systems. Scar-clearing macrophages cannot penetrate the barrier and blood vessels will not grow through the barrier.  The subcision breaks down this barrier and allows the body to begin dissolving the scar tissue.  Some estheticians tell us that they use CP Serum or TriReduction after the needling and see a much better and faster clearing of the scars. However, do not apply the copper peptides until the wound has scabbed over and is no longer open or oozing liquid.

Most of the following customers used our weaker creams for scar reduction. The new products are even more effective. Some comments have been edited for length and clarity.

R.L.

James @yahoo.co.uk

I have used $300 magic potions and $3 drug store remedies and everything in between. I have used Proactiv Acne System and still had acne and it created more discoloration on my face. I have been on Tetracycline and Accutane and still had acne, along with dry skin which I never in my life have had. I have used everything on all the shopping channels, some were expensive and promised the unbelievable (Serious Skin Care, Isomers, Murad, etc.). Some of them even condemned colored copper, although when I used their colorless copper, NOTHING happened - empty promises.

I stumbled across your web site and it was so detailed and the prices were so reasonable that I felt "what the heck, I've tried everything else". THANK YOU!!! The discoloration has been significantly reduced. I haven't even used the entire bottles of CP and Exfol serums and the results are unbelievable. I can't wait to see the results as I continue using these products. I do have some acne break-outs although not nearly as bad, nor do they leave the discoloration. I am anxious to explore some of your other products.

Thank you, again, for the fabulous products along with the science and information posted on your web site

AY, Pennsylvania

Thank you for all your wonderful advice. The CP Serum is working great on my skin. My face feels more "normal" now and I don't have to soak it with moisturizers anymore, (although I still need a little moisturizer over the CP Serum) For your studies (you said you keep records of what is working for people), I have using CP Serum and Azelex (20%) every day. I use the CP Serum 2 times per day and the Azelex at night. I haven't used the Exfol Serum because the cream made my acne-prone skin break out and I also discovered that applying hydroxies with Azelex is too much and that the Azelex is working as an exfoliator. My sun spots are less, my face looks brighter and more even toned and fresher and the small lines around my eyes have about disappeared. Also, a mole under my chin is starting to get smaller--something I hadn't counted on or even purchased the copper for!! I had a professional peel yesterday and applied CP Serum afterward and my skin looks great this morning. So I hope this helps you in your research.

Thanks and hope my information helps your studies,
K @comcast.com

My question is this - If I continue with the same program of Exfol Cream and Tri-Reduction, do you think I can expect even more acne scar reduction? (I have also been using 30% glycolic peel once a week for 3 weeks, though I can't tell if this is doing anything.) These scars aren't all that deep, and only are noticeable in certain light. I plan to continue my daily regimen for another month or two and see what happens. Is it possible the more stubborn scars will just require more time?

My deep gratitude for your web site and products,

JB @excite.com

Skin Biology - The progress should continue. Sometimes it takes months to completely remove scars.

Thank you very much for your products ...I feel my face would not be healing as well without your products...in the future, I will not be getting anymore deep peels.....

TM @yahoo.com

Skin Biology - Strong peels can be overdone. Milder hydroxy acids work slower but are much safer.

ML @yahoo.com

Skin Biology -
The test kit is to decide what works best for yourself. Exfol Cream and Trireduction P&R basic may work best for you.

Stronger hydroxys may also speed things up. There are links on the www.scar-reduction.com web site to sellers. 2oz of a 30% glycolic is about $60 to $80. Lasers or deep peels might also work but that is about $500 to $2,000.

DB, Ohio

A @hotmail.com,

L.S., Maryland

I definitely noticed a difference with the CP Serum. I'm very acne prone, and I have a big problem with scarring - not only the red marks left over after a bump heals, but also with slight pitting from some of the deep, cystic stuff. I found that if I applied a drop of CP Serum every night until the cyst healed, it wouldn't leave a pit or even a slight indention. It always healed to a flat, red mark that eventually faded away.

Shannon @ delphiforums.com

Cynthia @ delphiforums.com

M.V., Texas

T.M., Tennessee

Skin Biology - Trireduction generally works better but some people prefer BioHeal for scar reduction

After two weeks of TriReduction the scars started to flatten and get smaller. The way things are progressing, we think that one more order of the TriReduction Combo Basic should clear his back of scars.

D.J., British Columbia

V. T. @idirect.com

I had a few old acne marks that it seems to have cleared up, but I had no severe marks. It really has evened out my skin tone, and I seem to be less oily in my T-zone. P&R also has helped clear up a scar that I got over my lip (neighbor's cat) when I was 13 - and I'm 31 now! I couldn't believe it - it's hardly visible at ALL now. You might consider trying some kind of lightener for hyperpigmentation (with hydroquinone and kojic acid), but those take 5-7 weeks to work so you must be patient. I had some hyperpigmentation (from birth control pills, I think), and I was able to get rid of it using a lightener (by Natura Bisse - intensive lightening complex -- but many companies make this type of product - i think they also all
contain some kind of alcohol so you have to watch for skin drying, and adjust accordingly). I actually think this, in conjunction with the P&R, helped fade the old acne marks (and wearing Sunblock always!) - and helped with the skin tone. For cleansing, I use Sage Corrective Grains and Sage Facial Shampoo. I also use sage's smoothing cream (12%).

L.J. @Beautybuzz.com

Is it ok to use the TriReduction Cream twice a day or will this irritate my skin?

Thanks a lot!

R.P. @twcable.com
You can use Trireduction twice a day but reduce its use if your skin becomes irritated.

By the way, the regular P&R did not do much for my skin but the Trireduction is working very well.

R.E., New York

Skin Biology response - The Trireduction cream has three times the level of copper-peptides of the regular P&R cream.

How could I forget, I don't breakout anymore, anywhere! Yes, I was still getting zits. Sometimes very swollen - would last for a couple of months acne - on the "bank breaking" program! Now I don't even have to worry that I'm going to wake up with a blemish of any kind, on my face. I know that with the use of these products that my skin is healthy and healing. For the first time in thirteen years of having skin problems, my face glows, feels and is looking flawless as a treasured porcelain doll. With all my heart, thank you ...Truly, they are miracle creams.

S.D., Colorado

I've been mixing the TriReduction P&R with Retinol and the Exfol Cream in equal parts and smoothing them over my cheeks twice a day.  At night I follow with Retin-A about an hour later.  In the morning I use your products under my sunscreen and make-up.  I find myself applying them to more and more of my face each day and have had no adverse reactions.  My question is:  Would is be safe to use them on my entire face twice a day, or is this too much?

Also, I have some (very expensive) La Mer Face Serum that I hate to waste.  Can I use this with your products, and if so, how? I have a sample of the TriReduction P&R Basic that I would like to try on my cuticles and weak, peeling fingernails.  Would this be okay or should I order a different version of the P&R for this?

I will welcome any recommendations you can give me.  I'm so impressed with your products that I don't want to use anything else!

Thank you very much,

J. P. @aol.com

Skin Biology answer: You can use the TriReduction twice daily unless your skin becomes irritated from too much hydroxy acid. It this happens, just reduce the application amount. You can use P&R with La Mer Face Cream. Use the TriReduction P&R on your fingernails and cuticles nightly. We are getting rave reports on P&R improving nails.

I just wanted to let everyone know that I have been using these products (Tri-Reduction & Exfol Cream in combination with the Classic Protect & Restore cream & Exfol Cream) depending on how my skin is acting.  I am 32, with acne prone skin, with some scarring.  I have been using these products for about 2 1/2 to 3 weeks now, and let me tell you, WOW, I have tried EVERYTHING you could imagine on my skin, some of  them helping a little, but this stuff has made a drastic difference in my skin in only 3 weeks, its looks fresh and smooth, I always have good makeup days (you know when your makeup looks really good on your skin) and I use about 1/2 the amount of makeup as I did before, (I have nothing to conceal now!!!) I can't believe these products work so quick!!!!! Well that's all i wanted to say, thank you very much for the MUCH IMPROVED SKIN!!!

Your product has changed my life, really and I have been telling everyone I can about your wonderful product.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Sincerely,

R.L., Florida

So I tried your idea on skin pores and it worked! About five or six nights a week, I mixed the Exfol Cream and the Protect & Restore and applied them to the areas of the pores and over other areas of my face. I didn't pay too much attention to what happened but after three months of use, I had forgotten about the larger pores. When I finally remembered and looked for them, I could only find one of them and it was almost normal in size.

This is really great!

S. B., London, U.K.

Skin Biology response: We have a had a number of reports on facial pore size reduction. It is a pleasant surprise to us also!

T. S., New York

E.K. @aol.com

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Skin Biology is currently patenting and test marketing various products built around his new copper-peptides that are designed to possess greatly enhanced potency, strong breakdown resistance (and can be used with skin exfoliating hydroxy acids for more rapid skin renewal and for scar reduction), a longer duration of action, and very high adherence to skin. The first generation products designed around GHK-Copper performed well in many controlled tests; however, they failed in FDA clinical trials on the healing of difficult-to-heal human wounds. Dr. Pickart is of the opinion that this second generation of copper peptides should have a higher chance of success in difficult clinical trials.