How to help your skin heal

The golden rule is to act quickly with appropriate care and actions. 3 steps for minor injuries.
1/ Clean your wound with water and a mild soap
2/ Apply a healing cream at least twice a day to soothe and repair your skin
3/ Protect your skin from the sun with very high protection sunscreen (SPF50+)

A simple injury that isn’t treated properly can quickly get worse. Be aware of signs of infection. Suspicious discharge, foul odour, persistent redness, swelling, feeling hot, increased pain... These are all signs that your healing is not going as it should. Don’t wait: consult a specialist quickly.

A scab is a sign of poor scar healing. As long as the scab is present, the skin cannot repair itself. To avoid this, you can apply a skin repair product.

As with many issues relating to your body and skin, the main solution is prevention. The best way to prevent acne scars is to treat your acne properly. If you've scratched a spot, you can also use a cream that will promote repair and limit the risk of marks.
How to avoid acne scars

Healing depends on the type, severity and location of the wound. Some areas of the body heal less well than others (chest, sternum, back and joints). But many other factors come into play: your general state of health, diet, whether or not you smoke, your age, your skin type, etc.