[Before&After] 3 year before & after

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I was looking back at my old photos and found a picture from when I signed up for Curology (then Pocketderm) in August 2014. I was surprised because my skin looked way worse than I remembered. Lots of active acne (chin and forehead), sebaceous filaments, lots of PIH and indented scars, rough looking cheeks (red, uneven tone) and I want to emphasize that the before was taken a year after I discovered SCA and at least 8 months of being on a "SCA approved" routine.PhotosRoutine in the before picture: CeraVe foaming cleanser, CeraVe lotion, Paula's Choice 2% BHA, Paula's Choice 8% AHA, 0.05% tretinoin, Bioderma Photoderm SPF 30/PPD 30. I had been on this routine for at least 8 months. It was frustrating because I was doing everything "right" and my skin still looked like this.What made the biggest change for me? Curology. They put me on 0.06% tretinoin, 1% clindamycin, 6% Azelaic acid. Additionally, I was prescribed 50 mg spironolactone daily. This changed everything. My skin cleared up in about 6 weeks and continued to get more clear. I rarely break out and my skin continued to get more even. I was on this first formula until February 2017. Then I requested the anti-aging formula and was given 0.07% tretinoin, 5% Vitamin C, 4% niacinamide. In the February 2017 picture, my skin is clear, but I feel like the anti-aging formula took my skin to the next level.Current routine:morning: CeraVe hydrating cleanser, Paula's Choice skin balancing toner, Paula's Choice Vitamin C serum (every few days), CeraVe Lotion, Elta MD UV Shield, Cotz SPF 45 lip balm.night: Simple micellar water, CeraVe hydrating cleanser, serums (see below), Curology, CeraVe Skin Renewing night cream, Aquaphor for lips.Serums/treatments that I also own and use a few times a week (not sure if I'd repurchase. I cashed out my Paula's Choice rewards account which is why I have so many fancy PC products right now): PC resist omega+ complex, PC skin brightening essence, PC C15 booster, Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Science Activator Ampoule, Hada Labo Rohto Hadalabo Gokujun Hyaluronic Lotion Moist, PC 2% BHA, PC 8% AHA. These are all great products, but my core routine is listed above. These are all extras which I don't consider essential, but they do make a difference. I started most of these after February 2017. So the reason for including the February 2017 pic was to show the difference that these "extra" products made and to show the effects of the anti-aging Curology formula.Some more notes about the photos. The Aug 2014 and September 2017 were taken with the same camera. No editing in any of the photos (except the eyes, obviously!). The bright red spots are cherry angiomas (I believe) and have reduced over time. They don't bother me anymore. I wanted to crop them out but decided to leave them in.My skin is not 100% perfect but I still feel 100% happy with it. It takes time to find what works for you, and it takes time to see results.
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