This is all about my acne story, how my skin became a disaster That I have to live with each day.
My skin is not perfect and as much as I wish it isn't, got to work with the skin that I have. The transformation of my skin lowered my self esteem but I have realized that being upset about anything will not solve it. I just have to look on the brighter side of the things and will create positive things out of the negative ones that I have. My acne story can help others relate to it. I have learned what treatments have helped others and I can help others with what worked for me. For now lets go into my Acne story
My parents never experienced the acne phase so they did not know how to help me out.
It started when my mom got home from the grocery. She bought this PONDS facial wash, I can remember I was in 6th grade during that time , I waa caught this TV Ad of Ponds then I got curious. I started using it and I enjoyed feeling like Im already a teenager. after a week of using it blackheads started to say Hello! I remember that I went to a drug store and look for a remedy for it.
When I was in high school, Pimples started to came out occassionally. I discovered this one which became my life saver during that time. If you're one of my closest friend when I was in high school , can you still remember my PONDS Oil Control Face Powder? Do you still remember how I was in love with it? That I can't go to school without it, as well with going to malls and nearby stores. I would rather stay at home and when I do have money to buy the Ponds face powder, I would pay for someone to buy it for me in the supermaket, I really loved it bec. it hides my skin imperfections like those dark circle in my eye and as well with those irritating pimples.
I have this unforgettable short story about the ponds face powder and the crying river with my boyfriend. haha.
I had a boyfriend when I was in 4th year , he was always comparing me to her ex-girlfriend to be simple and natural . One day He saw me going to the COmfort room with my facepowder holding it (have to retouch na kasi) he shouted my name and he said "hintayin mo ko jan" he threw my facepowder against the wall .. My goddd! It's new, I just bought it last night. :((( He was forcing me to stop using it but I can't. I was crying inside the COmfort room for almost 15mins, after that I went to the office if they could excuse
me for having this massive headache,haha. Then I broke up with him not because of the face powder, but because it's not healthy for a relationship that is comparing the current girlfriend or boyfriend to your ex.Actually it's because of the face powder too. hahah. ;))))
He thought it's kaartehan, but for me it's not because making yourself beautiful was never a sin and will never be.
I have this unforgettable short story about the ponds face powder and the crying river with my boyfriend. haha.
I had a boyfriend when I was in 4th year , he was always comparing me to her ex-girlfriend to be simple and natural . One day He saw me going to the COmfort room with my facepowder holding it (have to retouch na kasi) he shouted my name and he said "hintayin mo ko jan" he threw my facepowder against the wall .. My goddd! It's new, I just bought it last night. :((( He was forcing me to stop using it but I can't. I was crying inside the COmfort room for almost 15mins, after that I went to the office if they could excuse
me for having this massive headache,haha. Then I broke up with him not because of the face powder, but because it's not healthy for a relationship that is comparing the current girlfriend or boyfriend to your ex.Actually it's because of the face powder too. hahah. ;))))
He thought it's kaartehan, but for me it's not because making yourself beautiful was never a sin and will never be.
How your body or skin change after giving birth? In my number 1 baby, I have a Flawless skin.. I
Acne during pregnancy isn't as uncommon as you might think. As you've discovered, pregnancy doesn't always make your skin glow. Colossal changes are taking place within your body. And sometimes these changes show on the skin.
Blame hormones for your acne breakouts. During pregnancy, hormones can fluctuate wildly. High levels of androgen hormones can stimulate oil production, which is why your skin may be feeling like an oil slick right now. And more oil equals more blackheads and breakouts.
This doesn't mean every pregnant woman will battle breakouts. Luckier ones may find existing acne clearing up, or will get that pregnancy "glow." Others will notice no discernable change in the skin, good or bad.
IM LUCKY I HAD FLAWLESS SKIN in my NUMBER 1 Baby...
Acne during pregnancy isn't as uncommon as you might think. As you've discovered, pregnancy doesn't always make your skin glow. Colossal changes are taking place within your body. And sometimes these changes show on the skin.
Blame hormones for your acne breakouts. During pregnancy, hormones can fluctuate wildly. High levels of androgen hormones can stimulate oil production, which is why your skin may be feeling like an oil slick right now. And more oil equals more blackheads and breakouts.
This doesn't mean every pregnant woman will battle breakouts. Luckier ones may find existing acne clearing up, or will get that pregnancy "glow." Others will notice no discernable change in the skin, good or bad.
IM LUCKY I HAD FLAWLESS SKIN in my NUMBER 1 Baby...
When I gave birth to my second last 2012. I started breaking out more often on my chin, and on my cheeks and om my forehead as well. I consulted my Gyno but she told me that it is because of my hormones that changed.
I remember a home remedy (toothpaste) I used to treat my pimples and one morning I removed the dried tooth paste and saw a red mark. I was confused and just thought it is because of the tooth paste was too strong for my skin and it burnt it or something else was causing the red mark .
My breakouts flared really bad, and I do already have a bad skin.
I remember a home remedy (toothpaste) I used to treat my pimples and one morning I removed the dried tooth paste and saw a red mark. I was confused and just thought it is because of the tooth paste was too strong for my skin and it burnt it or something else was causing the red mark .
My breakouts flared really bad, and I do already have a bad skin.
Then I discovered this one , this is one of the Best Concealer that Ive used. It is Made in Japan , MeiKo products and our local News Casters and celebrities really love it.
The Naturactor Cover face/Foundation.
I like the fact that Naturactor perfectly offsets the Huge red angry painful boil like spots in my face : ( I’ve been using it with a ditched of MAC Foundation that My husband bought at MOA.. I can even use it as a semi-foundation as it provides a nice cover to my pimples and skin blemishes. And fully covered with a MAC Foundation.. I love it coz the effect is very natural and flawless! That's my Life Saver that time..
The Naturactor Cover face/Foundation.
I like the fact that Naturactor perfectly offsets the Huge red angry painful boil like spots in my face : ( I’ve been using it with a ditched of MAC Foundation that My husband bought at MOA.. I can even use it as a semi-foundation as it provides a nice cover to my pimples and skin blemishes. And fully covered with a MAC Foundation.. I love it coz the effect is very natural and flawless! That's my Life Saver that time..
But I really want to get rid of my zits na talaga..
One day my cousin recommended this beauty treatment set , so I ordered (1) set only. THE ACNE KIT.
The set includes Acne Soap , Retinoic Acid Cream, Acne Gel, Antibiotic Solution.
I really HATED the acne kit when I first started using it. The reason why I hated it was because my skin was "purging" which is normal when starting new skin care products (especially for acne). After 3 weeks of being PATIENT, I FINALLY started seeing results.
The set includes Acne Soap , Retinoic Acid Cream, Acne Gel, Antibiotic Solution.
I really HATED the acne kit when I first started using it. The reason why I hated it was because my skin was "purging" which is normal when starting new skin care products (especially for acne). After 3 weeks of being PATIENT, I FINALLY started seeing results.
Ladies, you need to be patient when using your skin care products. You will never see results over night. It takes time for your skin to adjust to new products, as they say "patience is a virtue".
lets go back to my acne kit...
lets go back to my acne kit...
lets go back to my acne kit...
I think I have tried three sets of Acne Kit then I decided to stop. Then I heard a good review about the LOCAL OBAGI SET. This Set will firm your skin and has a natural pink effect without applying any blush on and powder. My cousin really Uses this set and she always make chika about it
and I have seen the result, "kutis artista" thats one of the compliments she always get when we see her. Then she told me that It also eliminates pimples, acne, pigmentation, discoloration, oily face, old skin/ large pores, black/ white heads & wrinkles. And then I decided to try it to attempt removing acne and acne marks. And since the Local Obagi does exactly those things, I gave it a try.
I think I have tried three sets of Acne Kit then I decided to stop. Then I heard a good review about the LOCAL OBAGI SET. This Set will firm your skin and has a natural pink effect without applying any blush on and powder. My cousin really Uses this set and she always make chika about it
and I have seen the result, "kutis artista" thats one of the compliments she always get when we see her. Then she told me that It also eliminates pimples, acne, pigmentation, discoloration, oily face, old skin/ large pores, black/ white heads & wrinkles. And then I decided to try it to attempt removing acne and acne marks. And since the Local Obagi does exactly those things, I gave it a try.
The set includes Medicated Astringent , Toner, Peeling cream, Placenta sunblock, Bleaching Cream.
Again, that stinging sensation was still there.. The burning sensation, skin purging, drying out and redness was there during the first two weeks.
It is normal and just temporary. Skin may look worse temporarily from the first use of Obagi Set.
After a month I always heard this from them. ''An ganda ng mukha mo"
My kuya's girlfriend ''Neng gumanda ka'',
My mom said "Neng, pwede ba sakin yan" , My friend asked me "What's my secret" hahaha I told them that I'll share it until I got the final result.
But I still get pimples really frequently just one or two, but not like the"Nakulam" anymore, and I have found the Acne Gel works very well. It dries pimple fast. Oh, By the way, Acne gel form is for OILY skin and Acne cream is for those who have Dry Skin. :)
Again, that stinging sensation was still there.. The burning sensation, skin purging, drying out and redness was there during the first two weeks.
It is normal and just temporary. Skin may look worse temporarily from the first use of Obagi Set.
After a month I always heard this from them. ''An ganda ng mukha mo"
My kuya's girlfriend ''Neng gumanda ka'',
My mom said "Neng, pwede ba sakin yan" , My friend asked me "What's my secret" hahaha I told them that I'll share it until I got the final result.
But I still get pimples really frequently just one or two, but not like the"Nakulam" anymore, and I have found the Acne Gel works very well. It dries pimple fast. Oh, By the way, Acne gel form is for OILY skin and Acne cream is for those who have Dry Skin. :)
Here's the photo of my before and after.
There are numerous Beauty / Treatment Set out there, so find the one that will work for you. If after all of this , you still have problems with your skin, consult a dermatologist.
At first, you need to know "What causes your Acne"
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