Please help me!! (losing self esteem)

Aug 11, 2013

I have no product suggestions but seeing as how my bestie committed suicide, I thin k that the best thing to do is think that you're pretty. Just because you have acne doesn't make you any less beautiful. My best friend thought she was ugly because her boyfriend called her a fat slut so she shot herself.

Aug 11, 2013

Savanna W.

Possibly Mederma for the scarring. I wouldn't worry about, though. You are so beautiful!

Aug 11, 2013

Whitney A.

Sorry about that

Aug 11, 2013

Mukay V.

I am 20 years old and during high school I rarlly broke out but now I have been breaking out so much on my cheeks and it always ends up with scarring. how do I get rid of the acne scars and prevent breakouts? I'm becoming very self conscious about it and make up just isn't cutting it anymore.:( help please.

Aug 11, 2013

Mukay V.

Thus its how I look with bare skin.

Aug 11, 2013

Mukay V.

Up close. I feel like a can't catch a break.

Aug 11, 2013

Kat K.

Oh my gosh your so pretty!

Aug 11, 2013

Kat K.

That was an akward time to say that lol.

Aug 11, 2013

Mukay V.

@marie I have been using bio oil but I haven't noticed much of a difference but I'm going to try to be consistent with it until I finish it hopefully I tell the difference by then. Thank you.

Aug 11, 2013

Marie R.

You need to use it for at least 3 months. I can tell my scars have gotten lighter.

Aug 11, 2013

Jordan R.

Birth control was my savior. The two photos on the left are just from a couple months ago. Acne destroyed my confidence. And even my dermatologist told me there was nothing she could do. After struggling with tons of medications and expensive cleansers and creams, I just gave up and stopped trying. Instead, I started birthcontrol to take care of my hormones. It only took 3 months, and now my skin is almost spotless C: I know I'm ranting... But I could not recommend it more. If face washes and creams arnt working, it's probably your hormones. And Birthcontrols like Yaz and Gianvi are approved for acne treatment. And they rlly work.

Aug 11, 2013

Tishaa D.

Birth control really does work, but don't use Yaz it's killed women before, my doctor took me off of it a couple months ago.

Aug 11, 2013

Trelana F.

Something affordable that you could try: Shea butter works great. also make sure you exfoliate. St. Ives usually has something for everyone :) I hope this works for you

Aug 11, 2013

Rachael F.

Whitney, it's important to be sensitive to others' feelings. At least put a trigger warning next time?

Aug 12, 2013

Antisar A.

Birth control doesn't work for everyone ladies, it made me gain weight breakout and made my period super heavy and to be totally honest it made me seriously depressed... my period lasted freaking 13 damn days... I only have my period for 4 days max... so I don't know but yeah ik not period related lol...just hw careful with this pill stuff...maybe it will work with you though I'm always that person with the worse luck and get bad side effects from everything lol.

Aug 12, 2013

Yanitza B.

I never had to deal with acne, I never had any. I mean occasionally I had a pimple or two. But I know that when you do you should try not to irritate it so much with makeup and products. Let the skin heal itself. Remove your makeup every night, it helps cause when your sleeping your body is repairing itself, but if you have a full face of makeup your just absorbing all that dirt and oil from the day. Use sunscreen even at night, acne leaves scars but if you don't protect your skin from the sun it will be worse. To remove the redness from acne use a green concealer and just apply it around the pimple not on top, because you can irritate it and it may become worse. And of course don't pick at your acne. It makes it way worse. Acne is pretty much bacteria on your face and if your popping it that bacteria is just spreading to different parts of your face. If you feel the urge to pop a pimple get a popping pimple game it's fun and stops you from popping the really thing. Hope this helped.

Aug 12, 2013

Myriam J.

I used to have a lot of acne as well so I totally feel you but honestly don't let it get the best of you. It's REALLY common. Taking birth control really helped me! So you should really consider that. I don't break out like I used to and in time the scarring will go away on its own. I still have scars but they're not as noticeable as they were before.

Aug 12, 2013

Noelia G.

Try sulfur soap ( the brand I use is grisis sulfur soap) research it it worked miracles for my skin!! Le,t me know if you have any more questions hun

Aug 12, 2013

Emily S.

I have acne on my forehead & also feeling insecure :/ I know this won't help, but just know you aren't alone & you are still beautiful(: if someone judges you or whatever- just know that it says they need to get more of a life(: xo.

Aug 12, 2013

Noelia G.

And cheer up you are a beautiful girl don't let acne bring you down, just remember its temporary love!! I attached a pic of the soap I use, consider trying it out worked great for me this is still my go to product and the price is also excellent ($3-4 dollars)

Aug 12, 2013

Karen L.

I know how you feel! But you're super pretty! & I'm not being fake or anything I honestly mean it! You can use a plain yogurt mask every night for 15 min! Your skin will feel relaxed & calmed & you'll start seeing a difference in your skin within the first week of use!:) also drink lots & lots of green tea! Those antioxidants on the green tea really help heal your skin :) good luck! You're not alone 😊

Aug 12, 2013

Noelia G.

@lisbeth yes I love Grisi products they are natural and work great!! Best products I've ever used really helped me when my skin was breaking out!!

Aug 12, 2013

Taylor T.

Do not take yaz my mom had to take it for her vertigo and other stuff and it made her had rapid heart beat and horrible stuff! Ik it's off topic but I saw it in an earlier comment

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