I think I got "shaving bumps" or w.e.. someone probably used my shaving blade and added cream .. I didn't wash it at all. It is itchy, so that's good.. I am hoping they don't turn to a head. My skin was clearing up a lot.. now this I can't shave now... I've been shaving everyday for years.. now I can't finally shave at all.
Had a good weekend, I actually was productive in terms of getting my homework done. Feels great actually, im always the one finishing stuff at the last minute which adds stress but thankfully I haven't gotten any pimples, except for this clogged pore that doesn't look too bad. I just want it to go away. lol Thanksgiving is this month, im excited ill probably go to Arizona and visit my family, I miss them a lot. Overall, life is good, boy department is crazy but cant complain. wish I could just find the guy of my dreams already. lol
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<br />You know, my skin tone is so messed up. I honestly look like I have zombie skin. I look sick, or jaundiced even. It's all dead and yellowish and sickly looking. And that's the areas without acne spots. What the hell do I do about this?<br />
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Have your tried aloe vera? its great for your skin. I used it.
I've been eating so unhealthy these past few days not good . Decided to go buy some healthy food at trader joe's today.
Have to get back on that healthy train 🙂
Overall, im feeling BLAHH about my skin. Its neither Neg. or Pos. like in between.
Be blessed people and embrace your beauty.
happy. have to study a shit ton.. must learn over 700 words +more in a week and a half.. but im happy. hah.
Pretty good actually A lot of my acne has dried out, especially on my right side. I have one very random spot in the middle of my forehead (that never happens!) but my cheeks (my actual problem area) are doing better than they were a week ago. And the skin next to my eyebrows is currently clear, which makes me a lot happier than it should.
I know this sounds strange to say, but my acne is SO focused. My chin is usually clear, and my jaw, around my mouth, my cheeks next to my nose, my nose and forehead and the outside of my face - but the inner cheeks that are not right near my ear or nose always get clogged up and sometimes next to my eyebrows gets really bad. I know it's hormones because it always get worse with PCOS flare ups - but it's just so odd.
Also I've realized that I care very little about my body acne (chest and back). I'm not bothered if someone sees spots on my body, but I sometimes get self concious of my face. It's odd how that works out.
went back to my derm yesterday..... so that meant facial+pimple injection+peel= hurt-a-lot....
going to continue Accutane, another 6months.......
face looks waxy coz of the peel and it'll take a couple more days for my skin to shed........my red marks looks darker and redder also coz of the peel..... and i have to deal with something tomorrow so that means i'll be out...... aarrrgghh the last thing i want is for people to stare and stare.....grrrrr
Actually feeling very optimistic!!! Had a couple of appointments yesterday. First off my family doc is getting me off the depo and the celexa. THANK GOD! It has caused weight gain, affected my acne, and made my blood pressure high.
Then saw my dermatologist. Explained baout the meds and changes and stuff. He put me on a new treatment schedule and BAM. One use and already fantastic results.
Finacea @ Morning
Clindoxyl @ Night
Can't wait to see the huge improvement in the next few weeks.
I'm feeling much better about my skin because my chin rapidly improved when I started eating expensive chocolates and other desserts like soy and rice pudding. Heh. This was a bad experiment! I have a few zits on my face but I feel better now that my chin is clearing up. And my dermatologist dares to say food has no effect on my acne. Oh please!
Feeling reeally good. For the first time since my first pimple I feel like I'm on the road to clear skin. This is my vehicle:
-Started washing again but only at night, with Johnson's Head-to-Toe Foaming Wash. Lukewarm water, no direct pressure on face.
-Remove oil in the morning with a napkin or t-shirt.
-Take Vitamins A, C and D. Take Zinc and Magnesium.
-Drink 3 glasses of water upon waking up for instant cleansing bowel movement.
-Separate food and water by 1-2 hours.
-Avoid sugar, grains, dairy, red meat.
-Drink some ACV once day, and eat a spoonful of Coconut Oil with dinner.
-Sleep.
-Positive thinking.
AAAHHHHHHHHHHAHAHAHAAAAAHHH !!!!!
I am so happy that my heart is jumping,pumping 100x faster, doing the moon walk . Why? If my face is still infested with ACNE? Well i nailed my 7 min speech today. Claps and smiles were seen as i was scanning the audience and for the first time i felt STRONG in POWER.
I wish all of you guys who are down could feel this way. Its a beautiful feeling and to top it off I got a B+ on my Poly sci Exam. Heck YESSS !!! Made a new friend too her name is Trang she is wonderful. Today was full of blessings.
Be blessed everyone or die trying
So today I caught myself being dumb. No surprise I guess. This whole time I've always been soo self-conscious of my skin- overly aware when people get close to me- in fact so bad that at times I'd switch sides with them so that only my "good" side was visible.
But tonight when I was out with a few friends-- I realized something when a couple of people were introduced to me- both girls. I noticed both of them had acne. But it was such a subliminal realization that I found myself only fully noting it as I reminisced about the night on my drive home!
- I say all that to say- the fact that they had acne DID NOT keep me from enjoying their company, having a blast, and making some incredible new friends.
- the fact that they had acne DID NOT keep THEM from enjoying their night either!
So I call myself dumb because after all these years of struggling with acne and caring so much about what others think- tonight I've come to the conclusion that people don't really care or notice others with acne in the midst of the moment. ---
Even though both girls were dealing with acne- they enjoyed themselves- and I enjoyed their company- and I can't speak for them- but I can speak for myself when I say their acne was not on my mind.
I'm just happy because they didn't seem to care-- and did not allow a skin problem keep them from enjoying a perfectly livable night...
If only I had been that strong when I was at my worst!!
Feeling reeally good. For the first time since my first pimple I feel like I'm on the road to clear skin. This is my vehicle:
-Started washing again but only at night, with Johnson's Head-to-Toe Foaming Wash. Lukewarm water, no direct pressure on face.
-Remove oil in the morning with a napkin or t-shirt.
-Take Vitamins A, C and D. Take Zinc and Magnesium.
-Drink 3 glasses of water upon waking up for instant, cleansing bowel movement.
-Separate food and water by 1-2 hours.
-Avoid sugar, grains, dairy, red meat.
-Drink some ACV once day, and eat a spoonful of Coconut Oil with dinner.
-Sleep.
-Positive thinking.
Honestly, I recommend everyone try this. A week and a half ago my skin was the worst it's been in some time. Now it's the best it's been in years, and only getting better. Red marks are fading, I have no active spots, my skin tone looks better, oil has reduced significantly. I am so unbelievably happy. I've eaten two boxes of Arrowroot cookies in 4 days, no joke.
If only I could know exactly which of these things made the biggest difference. It was already getting better before I started taking A, so it's not that. And I've been taking Zinc and Magnesium for months so it's not those. I took D in the past so it's not that. I'd like to not have to take all of these pills my whole life, so I wish I knew which ones I could cut out once I run out.
I honestly think it's these two things:
-The Vitamin C, and its effect on adrenal fatigue.
-The separating of food and water by two hours. It prevents enzymes from being diluted and/or washed out through leaky gut. So when you eat you can properly digest the food. Also, kicking off the day with two or three glasses of water clears my bowels right out, which is good. And then when it's time to drink water, I drink a lot of it. So I'm getting my full 8 glasses a day for sure this way.
It could also have a lot to do with the fact that I'm washing my face again. I used to wash it and still had acne, but maybe it's the new cleanser, or because I'm eating better now, I'm not sure.
Sometimes, I get so Sad
So sad that i completely shut down
I stare blankly at the wall and it doesn't matter what you say to me
Because in that moment...i don't exist.....
I have seen your gallery and let me tell you if i had your skin i would be so content with it. I would embrace it and i wouldn't be depressed. We are our worst critics and we think that are our acne is so terrible but when others view its completely opposite of what we think. Often we scrutinize our skin until it starts taking a psychological toll on us that we become obsessed with the idea that our skin isn't good enough. My skin is 10x worse than yours so having your skin would me 100x more content. Try not to spend so much time in the dark-side and be happy that you dont have it worse. One day we will look back at time and realize that we were going all wrong about it. (our issue)
Be blessed !
Fed-up as I have broken out on the sides of my neck and I have developed a couple of spots on my temples. I honestly have absolutely no idea why this has happened - it is probably the worst breakout I have had in five or six years. I do know it is not the end of the world but to experience that awful feeling of panic and anxiety (that I used to get every day of my life in the past) when I looked in the mirror this morning was not pleasant.
Acne is an absolute bugger - you think you have finally got rid off it then lo and behold, you break out for no apparent reason. Just have to keep positive and remind myself that there are worse things in life and this is only a temporary state. However, roll on my CBT starting - I am hoping that it will help me to completely stop focusing on my skin.
Sometimes I wonder about the future. Will I get a girl? Will I feel good about myself? Will I enjoy life? And etc.
for sure, you will enjoy life, all the problems in this world has solution. Just be strong and also, face the situation, try all the available methods and ways, and don't forget. " always think of safetiness"