For my acne prone girlies. How I fixed my skin and got my confidence back. Glowww from the inside out!!
Sections
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Safe Skincare for Acne
Holistic Hacks
Fun Skin Extras
What To Do When You're Clueless
Body ody ody Care
Safe Skincare for Acne
If you're like me, you have tried every skincare brand and your face is always freaking out. Well, I've tried it all and now I know what works. I'm here to ease your mind and show you what works for acne.
Clearstem changed my skin.
Before and After - clearstem
Good Molecules has been so helpful for my dark spots and acne scars. Their pimple patches are the only ones I will use as well.
Good Molecules
I stand by this serum when I'm having breakouts.
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum - The Ordinary
This is the only face mask I use when I'm having flare ups. It calms my skin down and makes it appear less red.
Masks - Truly Beauty
Acne is internal. This changed my skin for the better.
MINDBODYSKIN® | Best Hormonal Acne Supplement - clearstem
These feel so good and wake me right up.
Caffeine Energizing Hydrogel Eye Patches - Good Molecules
I use this morning and night and it makes my skin soooo happy.
Non-Toxic/Non-Comedogenic Moisturizer for Face - clearstem
The only retinol I use. Perfect for sensitive skin because it's so gentle.
Gentle Retinol Cream - Good Molecules
Literally the only patches you need. They are invisible, stay stuck and suck up all the gunk.
Pimple Patches - Good Molecules
Don't forget to treat your lipssss.
Lip Glowy Balm in Fun Flavors | LANEIGE
Seriously, the only chapstick. For everyday use.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Original Ultra Moisturizing Lip Balm
Ultimate glow.
Eye Spy Vitamin C Eye Cream - Bondi Sands
I always pair this with my retinol. Only once or twice a week. Keep it as simple as possible.
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Good for acne scars.
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution | The Ordinary
Okay I decided to give these a chance and I actually really liked them.
Mighty Patch Surface - Hydrocolloid Spot
Save your dark spots.
Azelaic acid
New find. So slay.
What Is Mandelic Acid and How Does It Benefit Skin? - Allure
Also new finds for dark spots.
Rescue Balm | The Post-Blemish Recovery Cream - Hero Cosmetics
Alllll dayyyyy
SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray with Hypochlorous Acid
Don't underestimate how your physical health influences your skin. It starts with the gut health. This is what has made the biggest difference for my skin.
Weird way to clear your skin but… I drink carrot juice and eat carrots everyday! It helps.
Carrot Juice Recipe with Blender & Juicer
Lemon and ginger shots are so gut healthy. Sometimes to clear the skin, you need to focus on the inside first.
Ginger Shots (Better Than Store-Bought) - Downshiftology
Start the day with protein! Have food in your stomach before drinking coffee.
32 High-protein breakfasts - BBC Good Food
I do my best to stay away from gluten. Does wonders for the gut.
The Ultimate Guide to Gluten Free Bread
Such a basic but classic tip. Drinking enough water really changes everything.
Water: How much should you drink every day? - Mayo Clinic
Twice a day. Trust.
Spearmint Tea - Traditional Medicinals
No i know. But it helps. I just make jello with geletin and green tea.
Jell-O
Carrots solve everything.
Carrots 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits - Healthline
Pure tallow.
Pure Tallow - Tallow for your skin – PureTallow
Vegan protein. Dairy agrivates my skin but we need a lot of protein.
Vegan & Plant-Based Protein Powders
Cut up garlic. Drink in water. TRUST. Helps with redness and inflamation.
Garlic
Fun Skin Extras
Skincare is fun! Tools are fun!
Don't sleep on guasha. The drainage is crazy and it feels great.
Rena Chris Gua Sha Facial Tools, Jade Stone
Keep your hair ouuuttt of ya face.
Headbands - Tools & Brushes
These are fun and helpful. Wet hair and sleeves are the worst ever.
Skincare Headbands
These are never necessary but fun for your face… and asmr lol
Facial Globes - Sephora
Feels so good.
Facial Rollers: Jade & Rose Quartz Rollers | Sephora
Love it.
Face Mask Applicator
The wrist guards are actually great lol.
Skincare Headbands
Pls only use these if you don't have active acne.
Face Razor
Some fun tool ideas. :)
Skin Care Tools | Sephora
It's in my cart!!!!! I've been doing a lot of red light therapy research this week.
Orion Edge 2
So fun. I'm gifting to my friend for Christmas too.
Facial Globes - Sephora
What To Do When You're Clueless
Start with double cleansing. Start with an oil based one, and then go in with a water based one. I use Good Molecules. I air dry my face to avoid using washcloths.
Everything You Need to Know About Double Cleansing - Allure
Figure out your cause. If your acne is bacterial, likely with the proper skincare routine you can fix it. If it's a larger issue, like hormonal (like mine) we need to focus on skincare, but also things like diet and stress.
Acne-Prone Skin: What is it, Causes, What to Do, and Prevention
Focus on clean brands that use safe ingredients. My fave is Clearstem, but I also use The Ordinary and Good Molecules.
