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HOW TO STOP ACNE FROM RUINING YOUR LOVE-LIFE
This is one of the most particularly challenging aspects of living with a skin condition and the thing I am most frequently asked for advice on – dating and relationships with acne. I’m going to be sharing with you today my personal experiences navigating those internal conflicts with intimacy and confidence and how I eventuallyContinue reading “HOW TO STOP ACNE FROM RUINING YOUR LOVE-LIFE”
WHERE I STAND ON PAID COLLABORATIONS
Do you ever just scroll by content that says #AD or “paid partnership”? I like to think of ADs on Instagram as “squares for sale”. And the only time I ever really notice them is when an account has partnered with a brand that’s inconsistent with their regular content. A carefully considered partnership shouldn’t interruptContinue reading “WHERE I STAND ON PAID COLLABORATIONS”
PARENTING ACNE
With 85% of teens experiencing acne as early as eleven, what can you do as a parent to help your child’s suffering? When I first started breaking out, my body was rapidly changing. I was developing into an adult before I was mentally ready. And the transition from being a carefree child to a paranoidContinue reading “PARENTING ACNE”
ARE FILTERS STOPPING YOU FROM SOCIALISING?
Love it or hate it – social media is here to stay. But, is it really social in the true sense of the word? I’m not sure. Am I connected with more people by using Facebook and Instagram? Yes. Would I have been able to maintain as many relationships; staying connected with people all overContinue reading “ARE FILTERS STOPPING YOU FROM SOCIALISING?”
MY PSYCHOLOGICAL ACNE SCARS
Like so many others, when I first developed acne as a teenager I sought the advice of a doctor. And I think it would be fair to say that we all received a very similar treatment for our skin condition – topical solutions, followed by antibiotics, oral contraception and when all else fails Isotretinoin. CanContinue reading “MY PSYCHOLOGICAL ACNE SCARS”
HORMONE-FREE BIRTH CONTROL
From 2005 – 2013, I tried various contraceptive pills to combat my acne. Starting with Norethisterone and later Dianette, Microgynon, & Yasmin. At the time, taking birth control seemed like the best and only option. While I hoped that it would have a positive affect on my skin, I also used it for its originalContinue reading “HORMONE-FREE BIRTH CONTROL”
WHY GUA SHA?
If you follow me on social media you will know that I love Gua Sha facial massage. And it’s not just me! Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese Medicine practice that has more recently become a world-wide beauty trend. My favourite thing about Gua Sha is that it’s a simple but effective addition to anyContinue reading “WHY GUA SHA?”
HOW TO USE YOUR LYS JOURNAL
Whatever your goal, believing YOU CAN means you’re already halfway there! But it’s not easy to stay optimistic when you feel like you’ve tried everything, and nothing works. The first few weeks of the LYS journal is a fresh start and the beginning of achieving the results you want. It’s time to put aside yourContinue reading “HOW TO USE YOUR LYS JOURNAL”
SUNSCREEN FOR ACNE-PRONE SKIN
Just when you get into a good skincare routine, the weather changes and so does your acne. Yes, learning how to love your skin in the summer months is hard when you have spots! This is especially true if you are trying to conceal your breakouts in the heat. Oh what you would give toContinue reading “SUNSCREEN FOR ACNE-PRONE SKIN”
FOUNDATIONS TO CONCEAL ACNE
When my acne was at its worst, foundation ranked highly in a list of items that I could not live without. You could say that over the years I’ve established a very unhealthy relationship with makeup! Like other blemished beauties experience; there are times when I can’t leave the house or even answer the doorContinue reading “FOUNDATIONS TO CONCEAL ACNE”
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