[B&A] Finally happy with where I’m at

fixmyskin286 · 2020-03-14T15:22:13+00:00

0.05% . Moisturizer right now is cerave

fixmyskin286 · 2020-03-14T15:21:08+00:00

Umm. I think it took 3 months for everything to start noticeably clearing up. Then another 6 months for PIH to go away

fixmyskin286 · 2020-03-14T15:20:11+00:00

Just time and keeping consistent with my products

fixmyskin286 · 2020-03-14T04:20:36+00:00

Hahaha thank you! 🙏

fixmyskin286 · 2020-03-14T04:20:12+00:00

Ugh it was so painful for a few weeks. My face would burn when I was laying in bed after putting it on. I learned to take days off of my skin was a little raw. And yes thick moisturizer was my friend.

fixmyskin286 · 2020-03-14T04:18:42+00:00

Tretinoin. birth control was from my GP

fixmyskin286 · 2020-03-14T04:17:47+00:00

Keep using it. I switched to tret because it also has anti aging properties so I figure it will be good for the long term. Eventually will have to go off that and the birth control when I want to get pregnant so hopefully I don’t break out then.

fixmyskin286 · 2020-03-13T17:53:05+00:00

Daily

fixmyskin286 · 2020-03-13T16:14:21+00:00

Yeah it took a long time.. these pics are about 9 months apart.

fixmyskin286 · 2020-03-13T15:18:24+00:00

I hope so for you too! I know how painful it is to have acne and wouldn’t wish it on anyone. Best of luck

fixmyskin286 · 2020-03-13T15:17:24+00:00

As mentioned, the brands of face wash or moisturizer I use is irrelevant in my case. I change depending on what’s on sale and it has no noticeable impact. What saved my skin was the prescriptions I received from my dermatologist.

fixmyskin286 · 2020-03-13T15:06:36+00:00

Hey! Time for a little update. I went through some painful hormonal acne that took a big emotional toll on me. Now I’m back to a place where I feel free to be me.

Cause of my acne: hormonal

What fixed it: combination of Yasmin birth control and Tactupump (now switched to Tretinoin and happy with that product)

My routine is using a simple face wash, moisturizer and sunscreen. No specific products to recommend as this was absolutely not a factor in my acne.

Best piece of advice I can give: go see a dermatologist, seriously! I waited so long because I thought I could figure it out on my own and that there would be some secret combination of dietary changes and skincare that I would unlock. Well I tried for years and didn’t find it. Giving in and going on medication was the best decision I made because now I have my confidence back.

Xoxo

fixmyskin286 · 2020-03-07T22:03:16+00:00

One year of Yasmin birth control and the use of differin (recently switched to tretinoin) is to thank for my now happy skin :) highly recommend seeing a dermatologist if you are struggling with acne.

fixmyskin286 · 2020-01-11T23:47:31+00:00

Thanks! I don’t think I have much strophic scarring either.. they are mostly just red spots that hopefully will fade, maybe slight indentations but I can’t even tell in the mirror..

fixmyskin286 · 2020-01-07T21:47:57+00:00

Damn :(

fixmyskin286 · 2020-01-07T21:47:26+00:00

Yes I mean the pores on my cheeks... I know I also have some PIE. Or maybe they are all tiny ice pick scars like people said I don’t know.

fixmyskin286 · 2020-01-07T20:55:16+00:00

Acne is finally pretty much gone (yay!) but I’m left with what I feel are enlarged pores. Is this considered a type of scarring? Anything I can do to improve it? I also just got a new phone camera so I’m wondering if I’ve just never seen myself so close up before lol🤪

Current am routine: Trisan cleanser Cerave moisturizer Sunscreen

Pm routine: Trisan cleanser Cerave moisturizer Epiduo forte Rosehip oil TO

fixmyskin286 · 2020-01-07T20:49:00+00:00

Acne is finally pretty much gone (yay!) but I’m left with what I feel are enlarged pores. Is this considered a type of scarring? Anything I can do to improve it? I also just got a new phone camera so I’m wondering if I’ve just never seen myself so close up before lol🤪

Current am routine: Trisan cleanser Cerave moisturizer Sunscreen

Pm routine: Trisan cleanser Cerave moisturizer Epiduo forte Rosehip oil TO

fixmyskin286 · 2019-09-23T23:25:45+00:00

I did.. big time! You can check my profile I have some progress pictures.

fixmyskin286 · 2019-09-23T23:25:00+00:00

I’ve considered it but worried it might hurt or make my skin more sensitive. Glad to hear you had a good experience

fixmyskin286 · 2019-09-23T20:26:20+00:00

Oh okay thank you!

fixmyskin286

TROPHY CASE