Would you believe me if I told you I suffer with acne? What about if I showed you pictures and shared my story? I want to take this opportunity to share with everyone what it has been like living with my skin for the past 10 years.

It’s very hard becoming a teenager, starting high school and getting spots. Nobody understands it. I got judged about it, everyone you spoke to had this beautiful, clear skin and I felt the odd one out… why me? Why do I have to have it? I would constantly ask myself this and try absolutely everything to cover it up and to get rid of it!

I found the solution to all my problems… Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation, this was my best friend! I wouldn’t leave the house without wearing make up. But it didn’t stop it from showing and it was actually making it worse.

I tried all sorts of tablets, cleansers and creams etc but nothing would work. I felt so unclean and dirty but there was nothing I could do about it!

Then… I was referred to a dermatologist in 2017 where I was prescribed Roaccutane. It was good for a short while then after a year or two, my acne came back. I've been there and tried all sorts of home care and remedies that don't work - egg yolk, honey and oats, all sorts of cleansers, toner, moisturisers, creams, benzoyl cream you name it!

From 2023 onwards, I now understand what acne is and ways to treat it. I am obsessed with my skin now! I’m finally getting to a point where I am happy and confident without any make up at all, in fact it is very rare I even wear it!

I have now started having a monthly facial which involves a Chemical Peel followed by Microneedling - as well as using the 'Pure' Cliniccare Home Care Range. I still suffer wiht the odd breakouts and scarring however I am persevering with my treatments and it is helping so much.

When completing my Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments, I learnt about the skin and started researching and learning about skin conditions, like acne. It is more common than you think!

 

Now I want to help others battling with this condition or any others like pigmentation and rosacea.

 

What I know now

My Daily Routing - Keeping it simple - You do not want your skincare to feel like a chore!

Morning - Cleanser, Serum and SPF

Evening - Cleanser, Essence (or Acne One cream) and Serum

Protect your skin!!

Use a SPF 30 every morning before going into the sun! I always use SPF to protect my skin again the UV rays.

Keeping up with your treatments

Continue to have a monthly or weekly facial and stick to homecare between your treatments!

Never sleep in make up

ALWAYS remove make up before bed (even after a night out!)