[acne] my skin is finally clear for the first time in 13 years

Beauty Tips For Body Care
I started getting acne pretty early on, I was around 11-12.From then till now, I have tried it ALL. EVERYTHING. I became the go to skincare person with my friends and family. I knew all about acids, which mix with what, how to tell the difference between if my friends and family had dehydrated skin, or dry skin, a compromised moisture barrier. Which ingredients would suit them and what they do.I have changed a lot of people's skin with my knowledge, and to this day they are grateful and come to me and I keep improving their results. But the catch was my acne never got better, only progressively worse. My acne was moderate to severe at times, but it was always there. I can't imagine never having acne besides when I was a small child. I have spent probably close to tens of thousands of dollars on routines, ingredients, from high end to drugstore. I even went to my doctor and got prescribed Minocycline which didn't help much at all.All this knowledge I have, and it took me this long to realise my skin hates. Everything.My routine was accidentally discovered via being a tired full time student with two jobs and pondering to myself, what skincare did they have way back when? They probably had acne too but I convinced myself they didn't.My skin now is crystal clear, seriously. Not a blemish, when I run my fingers along it it's like a baby's bottom and I never, ever thought I would live to experience that in my adult life.My routine?Am: Splash with water Maybe jojoba oil (like once a fortnight if even? Sometimes not even then) Sunscreen if going outPm Splash with water or super basic oil cleanser if wearing makeup or sunscreen A tiny tiny amount of prescription tretinoin every 4-5 daysThat's itThat's literally it???????Yeah not using a moisturizer goes against EVERYTHING I have learnt about the moisture barrier and healthy skin but my skin is just so supple and smooth and there is just absolutely not a single need for me to apply it. I've been doing this for months at this stage.I'm not saying this will work for everyone, but I know what it's like struggling with acne and even healing everyone around you with all the knowledge you've been banking throughout the years and never seeing it work on yourself. But holy heck I feel FREE and confident for the first time in my life. I don't wear makeup anywhere anymore. Most of my scarring is disappearing, I don't have a single active pimple or clogged pore on my face???What I'm saying is, listen to your skin. Don't let people tell you you need certain products or ingredients if you really really feel you don't. Every single post emphasises that you NEEEEED a moisturizer, and yeah if your concern is that your skin is dry or dehydrated or tight then absolutely!!! I believed all my life you NEED at least a moisturiser or hydrating product for healthy skin and now, unless my skin asks or shows signs of needing it, I won't apply it.
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