If you struggle with spots, acne or post-acne scars it can be tricky to find a solution that really works – but we've found a serum with an unusual ingredient that have some impressive results. Calling itself 'the silver bullet for bad skin', 47 Skin Serum – which has recently launched into Boots – is a targeted treatment for blemishes and scarring that's become an award winner and bestseller, with over 1,800 five-star reviews online. The bottle is available to buy in a number of different sizes, from 30ml up to a big 300ml, from Boots and from the 47 Skin website, with prices starting from £29.

READ MORE: Skincare fans swear by these pimple patches to help clear spots up 'overnight' 47 Skin Serum, £29 from Boots The key ingredient is a 'silver chitoderm' complex (poly-d glucosamine, silver and lactic acid), which helps with minimising spots from the first use, protecting against further blemishes developing and reducing the appearance of scars – without drying the skin. It's proving to be hugely popular with customers too, with hundreds of comments raving about how it has helped to clear up breakouts, with some even sharing impressive before and after photos. " The most incredible product I’ve ever used - after battling with acne for over 10 years this product has finally helped me to have clear skin both from spots and scarring/ marks that were left from my acne," wrote one person on the Boots website.

"I honestly couldn’t recommend this enough!" 47 Skin Serum.