My Story, Regaining My Confidence

THE BEGINNING

I have suffered from acne since my pre-teen years. At first it started as small breakouts here and there, then as I got older my breakouts spread across my whole face. After my breakouts would clear up, it would leave dark spots and the cycle kept repeating itself. I went to a dermatologist, got chemical treatments and tried literally HUNDREDS of products. A few worked, but then it would seem as if my skin grew accustomed to it then stopped working.

Around 2020, I became more health-focused and started moving towards eating only natural organic foods and lessened the amount of processed foods I consumed. like I was raised to. I wanted to do the same things for my skin, so I began researching and experimenting with natural ingredients to sooth my skin woes.

Fun fact about me: I've never worn makeup in my whole life and never plan on it. (except eye liner and mascara)

THE UPSIDE

In 2021 I began developing my own skincare products, by that time I figured out what my skin liked and needed to achieve the results I always wanted. My skin FINALLY started to clear up and the dark spots began to fade. I was feeling more confident and content with myself.

First trimester glow. No makeup

THE DOWNSIDE

In February 2023 we found out I was pregnant with my first and only child and my skin was glowing from that first trimester beauty boost. Two months, later I found myself living in a 2 story apartment alone, dealing with a semi-complicated pregnancy. What was supposed to be the happiest time in my life quickly turned into a nightmare and I became deeply depressed.

During my 2nd trimester my skin took a turn for the worse as well... my face was covered in acne and littered with dark spots.

Honestly, I didn't even want to look in the mirror anymore, my confidence sank to nothing! I became even sadder. I would just sit and cry for hours thinking about my predicament. 

My pregnancy symptoms worsened. I couldn't even stand for more than 6 minutes at a time. All of those things I had going on coupled with the depression caused me to stop taking care of myself like I used to. I just gave up. My skin became severely cracked, I developed rough patches, dark circles and keratosis pilaris (strawberry skin) on my hands, arms and thighs. See photo below.

5 months pregnant, hormones ruined my skin. No makeup

A NEW BEGINNING

After my sunshine was born in November of 2023 (I wouldn't have been able to make it through without the support of my family!), my hormonal acne subsided and I was left with a neck and face littered with scars. In February 2024, I was determined to start taking care of my skin again and regain my soft, supple legs, thighs and clear face! I revived my skincare care recipes and used them consistently and now I am well on my way to achieving acne-free and dark spot free, soft and supple skin!

WORDS OF ADVICE

Be consistent and be patient. It takes time for you to achieve your skin goals! Don't constantly switch products, you'll probably end up making things worse. 

"The Most Important Battles, Are The Ones We Win Against Ourselves"