365 days to discover, heal and love your skin. Coming soon…
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With over three million posts on Instagram using the hashtag #acne – you are not alone!
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When people ask me for treatment advice for their acne, they never expect me to recommend mental health support.
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Christmas can be a hard time for a lot of people all over the world. For many, this time of year can accentuate feelings of isolation; for those of us who have experienced loss or vulnerability. It is a time to celebrate togetherness and joy with our friends and family but there are many who…
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As I approach the end of my journey to clear skin, I often wish I could go back in time and tell my younger self what I know now. I could have saved myself a lot of heartache and time feeling miserable about my skin. That being said, a lot about what makes me a…
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Determined to know the cause of her acne; Kate has discovered she has PCOS. She is now working tirelessly to treat her acne from the inside out!
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This is Kristin’s story of how she stopped acne controlling her life and decided to be happy instead.
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Alexa shares how she came to terms with her acne after it appeared at the age of twenty-six.
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This is a bravely told story, sharing where the mind goes when it is consumed by acne.
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Olivia’s story starts like so many of ours; at her general practitioners. Olivia shares her experience using the contraceptive pill to clear her skin.
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Catherine has gone to great lengths to clear her skin, is there anything she hasn’t tried?! Now her journey with acne leads her to seek the advice of a naturopathic doctor; to heal her skin from the inside out!
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An essential part to clearing your acne is finding skincare that works for you. With so many skincare options to choose from, it isn’t easy knowing which way to invest your money. So many of us fall into the trap of buying the product that has the best television commercial or our favourite celebrity endorsing…
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Amy’s story is of a girl trying to love herself in a world that is constantly telling her not to.
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This is Hannah’s story of how her faith guided her through her turmoil with acne.
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Natalie’s story was like reading my own thoughts. It was a reminder that there are thousands of us all going through the same thing, miserable and feeling totally alone.
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Meg’s story is like so many of the other blemished beauties out there, she tried absolutely EVERYTHING before she finally found what worked for her.
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It is not uncommon for most of us to grow up with a ‘life plan’, anticipating where we will be professionally and personally by certain milestones. Most of my friends planned to be married by the time they reached twenty-five and others mentally scheduled the date when they would start a family. We all know that having…
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Dairy When it was first suggested by a colleague over ten years ago that I stop drinking milk, I said no straight away. I loved milk and was not prepared to give it up. They say dairy (like sugar) is addictive and like any addiction; you have to want to give it up. At that…
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When I started this blog, I was adamant that I was going to find the answer to all my skin problems through changing my diet. Most of my inspiration had come from the people who I followed on instagram who suffered with skin disorders and in some cases life threatening illnesses. They wrote about how…
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Because I have acne, people assume that I don’t look after my skin. Well, this couldn’t be further from the truth. In my early teens I concentrated on just cleansing and toning my skin, using brands like Clearasil and Clean & Clear. Once I had started using medication to treat my acne, my skin became extremely…
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A real turning point in my journey to clear skin was when I first discovered the effectiveness of LED lights for acne. I was invited to try it by EF MEDI SPA in London and like most things, I was sceptical with no expectations to see results. The lamp that they used was called DermaLux and by all…
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Since starting my blog Beautiful by Breakfast, a lot of people have admitted that they never knew I had problems with my skin. I have been covering up acne for thirteen years now, so you could say I have got pretty good at it! Working in the beauty industry; I have been exposed to a lot…
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When you have spots, the last thing you want is MORE SPOTS. Every time I think my skin is improving, another flareup is waiting just around the corner. There are several EASY ways to prevent your acne from spreading, helping you to get a few more ‘good skin days’. CLEANSING When you wash your face,…
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