Lets talk skin, more specifically my skin journey. So, when I hit puberty my face exploded. I had serious acne issues and I tried everything. Proactiv, various drug store acne treatments, and I even went to a dermatologist. Proactiv worked for awhile, but I stopped using it and when I started back my skin didn’t take to it. Eventually, my skin calmed down but I was left with scars on both cheeks. My skin was never the same. I still broke out, typically around my period or ovulation during my cycle, well into my 20s.
I have always envied people that had effortlessly clear skin. I jumped from product to product and routine to routine, and although I have a pretty good system going right now I’m still on the journey to the BEST skin of my life. I’m very meticulous about my skin, I HAVE to wash my face every morning and every night using the right combo of products. There is no casually “sleeping in make-up” for me. (Are you kidding me? I wish I would. lol)
But! For now, I thought I would share what I use and what has working the best so far. My hormonal acne is almost non-existent, but I still have slight scarring and dullness. I’m looking to have that “glowy” look, so I welcome ANY recommendations. Side note: Links to the product are provided for your convenience.
- Aveeno Daily Moisturizer SPF 30
- CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
- Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Moisturizer
- Thayer’s Rose Petal Facial Toner
- Urban RX Even Tone Cleansing Bar
- Micellar Water
Also, working out consistently and drinking more water has does WONDERS for my skin. Don’t underestimate the little, routine things. I know what you’re thinking: “soooo….in what order do you use these? Can we get a routine?”
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xo,
Hey April. I love your transparency in this post. I have also suffered from acne for a good portion of my teen and adult life but over the past 2 1/2 years I’ve finally been able to achieve consistently clear skin! I think the products you have been using are great as well. One product that I have been using for the past 2 years is by this company called acne.org. It’s their Aha + Glycolic Acid lotion. It has literally changed the trajectory of my skin! I suffered from scarring that I never thought would go away. This product literally took away scarring that had been on my face for yearssss. If you ever get a chance to try it out let me know how it works for you!!
This is AWESOME! Thank you, I’m thinking about placing any recommendations I have received in my next email, that way others can try them too. Thank you for the tips and I hope you are doing well Raven! <3