I can tell you right now that I am obsessed with one day having "perfect" skin. I've said it before, and I'll say it again, first impressions are the most important ones you'll make, and your skin is often the first thing people will look at.
I've had issues with my skin since before I hit puberty. I started wearing make-up young (BAD IDEA) and thus clogged my pores at an early age; I've been making up for that mistake ever since.
I've been on almost every topical and anti-biotic anti-acne medication available, and I've only ever had minimal results (because I'm flaky...). Recently, I got so tired of having acne-prone, dull skin that I considered making an emergency appointment with my dermatologist and having him put me on Acutane (the most potent, dangerous acne fighter on the market) before I went to school.
Then, I came to my senses.
I've been so terrified by the Acutane-mess before now that I didn't even want to think about going near it again. I decided I'd try Retinoids ONE more time to see if I got results from a super-vigilant regimen.
Here's my process: Every other day, apply pea-size drop of Retin-A Micro (pump) to entire face; moisturize 20 minutes later after product sinks in. Every day, scrub face twice with acne-fighting scrub with salicyilc acid; once in the morning, once at night. Moisturize 20 minutes later.
Only use make-up that is oil free, use sunscreen EVERY day (at least SPF 15), apply as little foundation as possible, and after swimming, moisturize.
I'm also going to try and keep my intake of fried or processed foods down, since diet can affect skin tone. I want to start eating more raw veggies (how I'm going to pull that off on campus, I have no idea, but I suppose I'll be making good use of any and all salad bars) and eat more foods with Omega 3's (ie: nuts).
This is going to be hard, but it's been something I've struggled with since I was way too young, and I'm done with having to hide my skin behind layers of make-up.
Wish me luck!
Miss Guided
I've had issues with my skin since before I hit puberty. I started wearing make-up young (BAD IDEA) and thus clogged my pores at an early age; I've been making up for that mistake ever since.
I've been on almost every topical and anti-biotic anti-acne medication available, and I've only ever had minimal results (because I'm flaky...). Recently, I got so tired of having acne-prone, dull skin that I considered making an emergency appointment with my dermatologist and having him put me on Acutane (the most potent, dangerous acne fighter on the market) before I went to school.
Then, I came to my senses.
I've been so terrified by the Acutane-mess before now that I didn't even want to think about going near it again. I decided I'd try Retinoids ONE more time to see if I got results from a super-vigilant regimen.
Here's my process: Every other day, apply pea-size drop of Retin-A Micro (pump) to entire face; moisturize 20 minutes later after product sinks in. Every day, scrub face twice with acne-fighting scrub with salicyilc acid; once in the morning, once at night. Moisturize 20 minutes later.
Only use make-up that is oil free, use sunscreen EVERY day (at least SPF 15), apply as little foundation as possible, and after swimming, moisturize.
I'm also going to try and keep my intake of fried or processed foods down, since diet can affect skin tone. I want to start eating more raw veggies (how I'm going to pull that off on campus, I have no idea, but I suppose I'll be making good use of any and all salad bars) and eat more foods with Omega 3's (ie: nuts).
This is going to be hard, but it's been something I've struggled with since I was way too young, and I'm done with having to hide my skin behind layers of make-up.
Wish me luck!
Miss Guided
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