When puberty started, the skin problems started. It was horrible. Well, it could have been worse, I suppose, but I was horrified.
I went to a dermatologist and was prescribed Retin A Micro. It was painful. My skin felt paper thin, actually it was thinner than paper. And so red. Beauty is pain but OH MY GOODNESS it was not worth it.
So I gave that up after a month or two and I tried everything else that I could find in the drug store. All those face scrubs and pore strips and toners and moisturizers seemed to work a little, but my skin would go right back to breaking out a month later. So, I kinda just dealt with it and used full coverage makeup.
My sister used Proactiv and I decided to give it a try in the shower. It felt nice, but the toner and moisturizer didn't seem to really do much, but I did notice that my acne had calmed down and my breakouts weren't so frequent.
About a year and half ago, I decided to go a different route. I started experimenting with natural products. After lots of trial and errors, this is what has significantly helped me out...
1. I still wash my face with the Proactiv face wash- it has really made my skin softer.
2. As a toner, I use diluted Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV). ACV is packed with amino acids and alpha-hydroxy and has made my skin WAY less greasy.
3. I spot treat with plain ol' 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Soak a Qtip in it and hold it on the blemish for about 10 seconds. I don't recommend using it all over the face; it can be too drying.
4. A Perfect World moisturizer by Origins is pretty good. It doesn't leave me greasy. I'm not in love with it, but it does a good job.
I would looooove to have a totally natural skin regime, but haven't found anything perfect for me, yet.
If you have acne and want to experiment with natural cures, a great forum is here at acne.org
Do you use the natural skin care approach??
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Starting out
I've always been asked for advice about make up and fashion. I also love writing. So, I have finally decided to start a blog with hopes and goals of becoming a freelance beauty writer.
I've always loved makeup and fashion.
I used to paint my nails ridiculous colors in elementary school and show them off for Show-and-Tell.
I loved reading YM, Seventeen and Teen Vogue in middle school. I remember the first time I wore eye shadow to school in the 6th grade. Well, I tried to at least. My mom made me take it off cause I was "too young." Haha. Little did she know, I'd just reapply it when I got to school until she finally allowed me to wear it in the 8th grade.
After that, it was all uphill for me! Since then, I've been wearing make up religiously. Not for anyone else, but for me. I love it. I love the way it makes me feel. Not to cover up, but to accentuate.
After High School, I worked at Macy's and at Dillard's -both in the cosmetic and fragrance departments. It was love. That is where I learned the great techniques of applying makeup correctly and beautifully. You really do learn new things every single day. At first, it was a little scary having people come to the counter for a make over or tips, but it got easier every single day. (And all the freebies were fun, too!)
I also have a new found love for natural skin care. Especially when you can make it in your own kitchen! I dealt with mild acne until I started to really care about which products I was using on my sensitive skin. Knowing what's going on your skin really works wonders. I'm still learning and experimenting with new things all the time.
Last, but definitely not least, I love fashion. I love reading celebrity gossip blogs, but not sooo much for the gossip but to see the clothes. I don't really like to splurge too much on expensive clothing, especially since they might go out of style within months, so I do affordable shopping. It's really just as fashionable!
So, take a look and enjoy:)
I've always loved makeup and fashion.
I used to paint my nails ridiculous colors in elementary school and show them off for Show-and-Tell.
I loved reading YM, Seventeen and Teen Vogue in middle school. I remember the first time I wore eye shadow to school in the 6th grade. Well, I tried to at least. My mom made me take it off cause I was "too young." Haha. Little did she know, I'd just reapply it when I got to school until she finally allowed me to wear it in the 8th grade.
After that, it was all uphill for me! Since then, I've been wearing make up religiously. Not for anyone else, but for me. I love it. I love the way it makes me feel. Not to cover up, but to accentuate.
After High School, I worked at Macy's and at Dillard's -both in the cosmetic and fragrance departments. It was love. That is where I learned the great techniques of applying makeup correctly and beautifully. You really do learn new things every single day. At first, it was a little scary having people come to the counter for a make over or tips, but it got easier every single day. (And all the freebies were fun, too!)
I also have a new found love for natural skin care. Especially when you can make it in your own kitchen! I dealt with mild acne until I started to really care about which products I was using on my sensitive skin. Knowing what's going on your skin really works wonders. I'm still learning and experimenting with new things all the time.
Last, but definitely not least, I love fashion. I love reading celebrity gossip blogs, but not sooo much for the gossip but to see the clothes. I don't really like to splurge too much on expensive clothing, especially since they might go out of style within months, so I do affordable shopping. It's really just as fashionable!
So, take a look and enjoy:)
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