For anyone struggling with acne, inflammation, or compulsive skin picking, recovery is about more than just treating the skin—it’s about reclaiming your confidence. Whether your skin is healing from breakouts or behavioral habits like skin picking, the journey can feel overwhelming. The good news? Gentle, consistent care truly works. Let’s walk through a recovery plan that calms irritation, supports healing, and helps you feel good in your skin again.

Understanding Skin Picking and Post-Acne Damage

Skin picking, or excoriation disorder, affects up to 5% of people and often stems from anxiety or stress. While it may seem like a harmless habit, it can lead to inflammation, open wounds, hyperpigmentation, and permanent scarring (Hemavathy & Saranya, 2018). The same goes for severe or untreated acne—once inflammation goes deep enough, it can damage collagen and lead to long-term changes in skin texture (Hussein & Convery, 2021).

Step 1: Soothe the Inflammation

Before you treat scars, you need to calm the inflammation. Ongoing redness, irritation, or rawness slows down healing and increases the chance of discoloration.

This is where Rejûvaskin Skin Recovery Cream can make a real difference. Formulated to calm inflamed or compromised skin, this gentle, non-comedogenic cream supports healing without clogging pores. It’s enriched with natural lipids and antioxidants that hydrate deeply and help restore your skin barrier—key for reducing sensitivity and flare-ups.

Step 2: Support Your Skin’s Natural Barrier

If your skin is inflamed or broken, it’s likely your barrier is compromised. A healthy skin barrier keeps moisture in and irritants out—but when it's damaged, your skin becomes more prone to redness, infection, and scarring.

Products that contain barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides, fatty acids, and humectants (like hyaluronic acid) can speed up this recovery process. Rejûvaskin Skin Recovery Cream was developed specifically for compromised skin, helping it bounce back from procedures, irritation, and inflammation.

Step 3: Promote Healing Without Harsh Ingredients

Avoid over-exfoliating or using strong acne treatments (like benzoyl peroxide or high-dose retinoids) on skin that’s still healing from picking. Instead, opt for a gentle, nourishing approach:

• Use cool compresses or hydrating masks for immediate redness.

• Apply a thick, healing cream twice daily—especially on raw or red areas.

• Use SPF daily to prevent post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. A mineral-based sunscreen like Rejûvaskin Mineral Facial Sunscreen is ideal for sensitive, healing skin.

Step 4: Target Scars When Skin Has Healed

Once inflammation has calmed and the skin barrier is restored, you can begin addressing acne scars. Treatments like microneedling, subcision, or chemical reconstruction (TCA CROSS) have shown promising results for atrophic scars—especially boxcar or rolling types (Bhargava et al., 2019), (Bhardwaj & Khunger, 2010).

For those not ready for in-office treatments, using scar-reducing products consistently can help soften the appearance of scars over time. Rejûvaskin's portfolio includes RejûvaSil® Silicone Scar Gel, which is clinically backed to improve the texture and color of scars.

Step 5: Address the Behavior Behind Skin Picking

Healing physically is only half the journey. For many, skin picking is rooted in stress, anxiety, or perfectionism. Research shows that those with compulsive skin picking often struggle with body image and self-esteem (Gallinat et al., 2021).

If you find yourself picking often:

• Keep your nails trimmed short.

• Identify triggers (boredom, mirrors, stress).

• Distract your hands with a stress ball or fidget toy.

• Seek support from a therapist trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Gentle Skin, Greater Confidence

Recovery from acne, skin picking, and inflammation doesn’t happen overnight—but it does happen. With a consistent, gentle routine, you can support your skin’s healing process and feel more confident every step of the way.

Rejûvaskin is here to help you through that journey. From calming creams to scar solutions, our products are designed to work with your skin—not against it.

Works Cited

• Bhargava, S., Kumar, U., & Varma, K. (2019). Subcision and Microneedling as an Inexpensive and Safe Combination to Treat Atrophic Acne Scars in Dark Skin. Link

• Bhardwaj, D., & Khunger, N. (2010). Assessment of the Efficacy and Safety of CROSS Technique with 100% TCA in the Management of Ice Pick Acne Scars. Link

• Gallinat, C., Stürmlinger, L. L., Schaber, S., & Bauer, S. (2021). Pathological Skin Picking: Associations With Emotions, Self-Esteem, Body Image, and Well-Being. Link

• Hemavathy, V., & Saranya, D. (2018). Skin Picking Disorder. Link

• Hussein, A., & Convery, C. (2021). Taylor Liberator Full Field Subcision of Acne Scarring Under Tumescent Anaesthesia. Link