Can vitamin E remove acne scars?

In general, vitamin E can help remove acne marks, but the effectiveness varies from person to person and usually needs to be combined with other methods.

Vitamin E is a natural antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals and reduces oxidative stress-induced skin damage. Acne mark formation often involves inflammatory responses, during which free radicals are generated and damage skin cells. Vitamin E can combat these free radicals, reduce oxidative damage, and aid in the repair and regeneration of skin cells. Vitamin E can penetrate into the skin, nourish the skin, and enhance the skin's barrier function, thereby improving the condition of skin affected by acne marks to some extent. When applied topically to acne marks, vitamin E provides additional nutrients to the skin, promotes local skin metabolism, accelerates the turnover of skin cells in the affected area, and gradually fades acne marks.

Vitamin E may show noticeable effects on some shallow, newly formed acne marks; however, for deeper, older acne marks, relying solely on vitamin E may not completely remove them. Different individuals' skin may respond differently to vitamin E, and some people might experience adverse reactions such as allergies. When using vitamin E, it is important to ensure the quality and purity of the capsule, maintain clean skin before application, and avoid applying excessive amounts to prevent skin oiliness and pore blockage.

However, please note that everyone's skin condition is different, so the effectiveness of using vitamin E to remove acne marks can vary. If acne marks are severe or fail to improve over a prolonged period, it is recommended to consult a professional dermatologist for a more scientific and personalized treatment plan.