The most suitable skincare for scars depends on whether pigmentation changes, dryness, or uneven skin texture are the main concern. It is also important that the scar is fully healed.

For dark discoloration and post-blemish marks, active ingredients such as tranexamic acid, vitamin C, and niacinamide are suitable. The Purifying Power Serum and Vit C + Spilanthol Serum can help support a more even skin tone.

For uneven skin texture, retinoids can promote skin renewal. Depending on your skin condition, Retinol Sensitive or Retinol Intense may be suitable. In addition, the Fruit Acid Peeling can be used once or twice a week on fully healed skin.

Consistent sun protection is equally important because UV radiation can intensify pigmentation changes around scars and post-blemish marks and keep them visible for longer. The Four Seasons Day Cream SPF 50+ protects against UVA and UVB radiation every day and is therefore particularly suitable as the final step of your morning skincare routine.

This active-ingredient skincare can be used not only on the face but also selectively on fully healed scars on the body, for example on the back, décolletage, arms, or legs.

Cosmetic care can support the appearance of scars, but cannot completely remove deep, raised, or pronounced scars. Retinol, fruit acids, and other intensive active ingredients should not be used on open or still-healing wounds.

For acne scars or post-blemish scars, the first step is to distinguish whether they are truly structural scars or simply residual discoloration.

For fully healed, superficial acne scars, retinoids and regular chemical exfoliation can help support skin renewal and make skin texture appear more even.

For dark or red marks after blemishes, the Purifying Power Serum is particularly suitable because it combines tranexamic acid, 4-butylresorcinol, niacinamide, and Azeloglicina®, among other ingredients.

In addition, the Fruit Acid Peeling can be used once or twice a week on fully healed skin.

Post-blemish marks and acne scars are not the same.

Post-blemish marks are usually flat red or brown discoloration that remains after inflammation. Brown marks are often referred to as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The skin texture itself is not permanently altered.

Acne scars, by contrast, are structural changes to the skin. They can be indented, irregular, or, more rarely, raised.

Post-blemish marks usually respond much better to cosmetic active ingredients such as tranexamic acid, vitamin C, niacinamide, or retinol. Deep acne scars may require dermatological procedures.

The Purifying Power Serum is therefore particularly suitable when pigmentation marks or post-blemish marks are what remain after blemishes.

Retinol can be useful for fully healed acne scars and post-blemish marks. Retinoids support skin renewal and can contribute to more even skin texture and a more even-looking complexion over time.

Retinol Sensitive is suitable for retinol beginners or more sensitive skin. Those who already tolerate retinoids well can use Retinol Intense.

Retinol can improve the appearance of superficial acne after-effects, but cannot completely remove deep indented acne scars.

Important: Retinol should not be applied to open, freshly injured, or still-healing skin.

Vitamin C is particularly interesting when an old scar or a blemish has left dark pigmentation changes or an uneven skin tone.

The Vit C + Spilanthol Serum contains 20% vitamin C, including the stabilized vitamin C derivative Et-VC®. Vitamin C has an antioxidant effect, supports collagen synthesis, and can contribute to a more even-looking complexion.

For genuine structural scars, however, vitamin C is not a stand-alone “scar treatment.” Its greatest benefit is for post-blemish pigmentation marks, uneven complexion, and antioxidant protection.

Which serum for acne scars or post-blemish marks is suitable depends on which concern is the main one.

For dark or red post-blemish marks, the Purifying Power Serum is suitable. Tranexamic acid, 4-butylresorcinol, and niacinamide are intended to support a more even skin tone, while Azeloglicina® is also used for blemish-prone skin.

In the morning, the Vit C + Spilanthol Serum can be used as a complement, especially if pigmentation irregularities or a dull complexion are also present.

For structural acne scars, retinol may also be useful to support skin renewal over time.

Chemical peels with AHA and BHA can help loosen dead skin cells and make skin texture appear more even on fully healed skin.

The Fruit Acid Peeling combines glycolic acid and salicylic acid and is particularly suitable for uneven skin texture, keratinized buildup, and pigmentation changes after blemishes.

Regular use can be useful for superficial acne after-effects and post-blemish marks. However, deep indented acne scars cannot be completely removed with a cosmetic fruit acid peel.

The peel should not be applied to open, irritated, or still-healing skin.

UV radiation can intensify post-blemish dark spots and discoloration around old scars. In particular, recent scars or scars that are still reddish or pigmented may remain visible for longer when exposed to sunlight.

Therefore, high UV protection should be an integral part of every skincare routine for scars and post-blemish marks.

The Four Seasons Day Cream LSF 50+ provides daily protection against UVA and UVB radiation and is especially important when retinol, vitamin C or fruit acids are also used.

Old scars generally cannot be completely removed through skincare. How much their appearance can improve depends on the type and depth of the scar and on skin texture.

In fully healed scars, cosmetic active ingredients can help improve skin texture, hydration and uneven pigmentation. Retinol, vitamin C, tranexamic acid and chemical peels may be useful, particularly for superficial acne marks or dark post-blemish marks.

Deep atrophic acne scars, hypertrophic scars or keloids often require dermatological or medical-aesthetic procedures. Raised, growing, painful or intensely itchy scars should be assessed by a dermatologist.

A consistent skincare routine for acne scars and post-blemish marks should combine skin renewal, pigment balance and UV protection.

Morning:

1. Cleansing foam suited to your skin type
2. Facial toner suited to your skin type
3. Vit C + Spilanthol Serum
4. Lifting Eye Wonder
5. Four Seasons Day Cream LSF 50+

Evening:

1. Cleansing foam
2. Facial toner
3. Purifying Power Serum
4. Retinol Sensitive or Retinol Intense
5. Time Machine

Additionally, 1–2 times per week:
Apply the Fruit Acid Peeling to fully healed, non-irritated skin.

Active ingredients such as retinol and fruit acids should not be applied to open or still-healing wounds. For recent surgical scars, coordinate skincare with your treating physician.

Scars on the body can also benefit from suitable skincare, provided the skin is fully healed and no longer open or irritated.

Depending on their appearance, different active ingredients may be useful. For dark discoloration around old scars, vitamin C, tranexamic acid and niacinamide may be suitable, for example. For uneven skin texture, retinoids and chemical peels can support skin renewal.

The Vit C + Spilanthol Serum, Purifying Power Serum and Retinol Sensitive or Retinol Intense can therefore also be applied directly to fully healed scars on areas such as the back, décolletage, legs or arms.

High UV protection should also be used consistently on areas of the body that are regularly exposed to the sun.

Yes. Active serums and retinol are not suitable exclusively for the face and can generally also be used as a targeted treatment on fully healed scars on the body.

This is particularly useful, for example, for:

• post-blemish marks and acne scars on the back or décolletage
• dark discoloration after inflammation
• old surgical scars
• uneven skin texture on fully healed skin

Apply them just as cautiously as on the face: introduce retinol gradually, do not overuse fruit acids at the same time, and use UV protection consistently on sun-exposed areas of the body.

Retinol, fruit acids and other intensive active ingredients should not be applied to open or still-healing scars. For recent surgical scars, skincare should always be coordinated with your treating physician.