SAYING GOODBYE TO ACNE

hellooo zesties!

im starting a new series here to document my skin journey. when i was struggling with horrible acne back then, i wished i had someone who could give me advice on what i could do, and i hope i can be the one doing it today by sharing my experiences :)

in this post, i'm sharing about:

✨ 𝙈𝙔 𝙅𝙊𝙐𝙍𝙉𝙀𝙔 𝙏𝙊 𝘽𝙀𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘼𝘾𝙉𝙀-𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 ✨

1️⃣ see a doctor/dermatologist 👩🏻‍⚕️👨🏻‍⚕️

i visited a GP that also specialised in treating acne conditions. i was then prescribed a type of antibiotics called doxycycline and it worked like a ✨gem✨. within a month i saw a huge improvement in my skin. on top of that, i was also given adapalene as a topical application. this was it!! my turning point!!! i took the antibiotics for about 6 months and stopped. by then, those angry ref pimples were a thing of the past.

(note: not everyone's prescriptions and diagnosis will be the same, share your concerns with a healthcare provider and they will advise u accordingly!)

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2️⃣ repair my skin barrier 🧴

after resolving the acne issue, the next step was to heal my skin again. a compromised skin barrier can contribute to acne! my skin became damaged from the acid peels and products from a facial place i visited for almost a year (thought it was whats best for me) and it became dry, sensitive and red.

i started a simple skincare regimen with gentle and non-irritating products. (no alcohol, no fragrance) with a compromised skin barrier, ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid will help repair your skin :)

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3️⃣ healing from within 💪🏻

i avoided inflammatory foods and cut out dairy and sugar so that it doesnt "feed" my acne. it was tough at first but i eventually got used to it and it definitely made my skin heal even better!

and this was how my acne started going away! if you're struggling with acne like this, don't give up. you're not in this alone and millions of people struggle with this. dont try to use a 1001 products and spend money on facials, sometimes a doctor's visit is all it would take.

good luck! ♡

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