When I was a teenager I thought that I had the most awful skin imaginable. I now look back on myself and cannot believe that I picked fault with my lovely smooth skin. Sitting here now as a 27 year old woman I would give anything to have my lovely 15 year old skin back. The reason for this is not to do with the little creases that have appeared round my eyes and mouth, but more so to do with the fact that around 2 years ago I developed full blown acne, worse than any that I ever had as a teenager.
The thing with acne is that most people typically associate it as being a younger persons skin condition, something that you grow out of or that can be gotten rid of easily with a few lifestyle changes. This quite simply is not true.
I have worked in the beauty industry for six years and have studied Beauty Therapy for two years, learning all the fundamental basics of skin care and how different products can help and enhance your skins appearance. Despite all of this knowledge, around two years ago after a stressful event my cheeks and chin decided to erupt into a lovely array of blemishes, red a sore to the touch. At first I put it down the hormones, hoping it would settle down within a few months, however, here I am two full years later and no further on. I have tried various different skincare products, recommendations and facials yet still my skin remains the same. I often feel conscious in my line of work applying makeup to other people that they must look and wonder why my skin is so blemished as I help theirs to appear flawless and I often find myself making excuses for the state of my skin.
I guess I just wanted to write this post to say to anyone that has acne to try not to worry. Sometimes it is just one of those things. I really admire Em from My Pale Skin Blog for raising the confidence levels in people like myself who suffer with blemishes.
Anyways that's enough of my ramblings for now! xxx
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