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(@cleo101)

Posted : 10/03/2015 6:07 pm

I used to have bad cystic acne all over my cheeks, chin and even chest and back for years that wouldn't go away. I tried so many different face products, acne fighting creams, antibiotics, prescription gels, creams for acne, changing my diet, having more water, blue light therapy, apple cider vinegar, epsom salts, vitamins.. literally everything you can think of! That is apart from roaccutane which my dermatologist wanted me to go on but i refused due to the intensity of the drugs and side effects, i knew this wasn't the only answer and was determined to find another way. I even experimented not washing my face at all in hope that it would improve my skin which in fact did the opposite. I also tried cleaning and removing make up with coconut oil which didn't work either. I then tried following the steps of cleansing, toning, moisturising every night.. with no luck.

My skin was really getting me down as even make up could not cover the spots, my skin looked so unattractive which really took a toll on my confidence. But i was determined not to give up so i started researching more and more until i finally found a skin care regime which has worked for me and completely got rid of my cystic acne. Here is what i do now:
morning:
- wash my face with cetaphil cleanser
- use oil free anti blemish moisturiser
night
- wash/remove make up with dead sea soap (mild exfolient with anti bacterial properties)
- cleanse with cetaphil cleanser
- pat dry and get rid of any remaining make up with tissue paper (this may sound strange but i find them better than towels)
- use oil free anti blemish moisturiser
I have been following this routine for a few months now along with taking a daily multi vitamin and probiotic and my skin has looked the best it ever has in at least 4/5 years. I still get some spots now and then (at a certain time of the month) but for the most part it has dramatically improved and has left me feeling a lot more confident. This may not work for everyone, like i have said before i had tried so many peoples suggestions in the past which never worked for me, every one will react differently. But i do think the simpler and the more natural the treatment the better the results. Let me know if this helps you and feel free to message me with any questions you have :)
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