Beauty Tips For Body Care
Hi SCA! I'm so overjoyed to share my progress with you guys.I've always been "acne prone" and since puberty I probably had a pimple or two at all times. It never really got better as I got older (and I was so mad, I really thought adulthood meant an end to acne but alas...) and a couple of years ago I had a huge outbreak of closed comedones that I succesfully treated with prescription azalaic acid.Last summer was the calm before the storm. I had the best skin in years which I mainly attribute to SkincareAddiction and the introduction of a proper routine. But then I experienced a pretty big emotional shock that caused a lot of stress and my already deteriorating mental health pretty much went in the gutter. I had the biggest breakout of my life and nothing I did made any difference.So I went to see my doctor. I started on a prescription of azalaic acid that didn't do much except dry me out. I went back to my (amazing) doctor and switched to Epiduo just before Christmas last year. Over Christmas I purged. It was genuinely horrible and my self confidence has never been lower... In January I started oral antibiotics (tetracycline) in combination with the Epiduo and progress started to slowly happen.The last 6 months I've expecienced AMAZING progress and I'm so so so so happy. I'm still on both Epiduo and antibiotics and have my next appointment with my doc in October at which time I believe the plan is to stop the antibiotics but continue with the Epiduo.ALBUM! :DAnd to finish up here's my current routine:AMSplash with waterLa Roche-Posay Effaclear H moisturizerLa Roche-Posay Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Ultra light fluidPMRemove make-up with Nivea Sensitive 3-1 Micellar Cleansing WaterCleanse with Avéne Clean-Ac Cleansing CreamEpiduoI don't moisturize in the PM anymore bc my skin honestly just feels better when I don't. I use a hydrating masque (Origins Drink Up) once in a while if my skin feels dry. I also exfoliate with a green Konjac sponge 3-4 times a week in the shower.And that's it! :D I finally feel like I've got control over my skin again. I used to never go out without make-up, even before the worst breaout, but now I make it a point to have at least a couple of make-up free days a week.Thank you SCA! I've learned so much from this subreddit. :) *edit: formatting
Girls Blog 2015
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