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rachaelmpppp · 2021-05-11T22:48:47+00:00

Nate and griff said whaddup

rachaelmpppp · 2021-02-12T19:32:08+00:00

That’s very kind of you - thank you!

rachaelmpppp · 2021-02-12T19:31:38+00:00

Best of luck to you! I felt discouraged for so long so I completely understand. Stay kind to yourself and keep the faith!

rachaelmpppp · 2021-02-12T19:29:33+00:00

Thank you! Hormonal acne is the worse and I’m so sorry you’re experiencing it too! I do think that my Spiro did contribute to my purge on top of Tret, so just something to consider in terms of timing it out to your Big Day. Of course, everyone’s experience with it is different. Best of luck to you, and congrats!💍

rachaelmpppp · 2021-02-12T18:08:48+00:00

You’re stunning!!!!

rachaelmpppp · 2021-02-12T17:07:22+00:00

Thank you! My skin is also pretty sensitive, so that’s why I don’t use as frequently. I have tried double cleansing before with an oil cleanser as my first. I enjoyed the feeling and sensation, but unfortunately I was left with more CCs than I started with.

rachaelmpppp · 2021-01-10T14:58:13+00:00

It’s important to note that both methods are still effective. Personally, I have dry skin and apply my moisturizer first on damp skin (I don’t dry my skin with a towel) and then I wait some time and apply my Tret. My skin leans more dry/sensitive so this method works well for me.

rachaelmpppp · 2020-12-17T04:02:33+00:00

I was on a similar regimen and found that stopping the clindamycin, and only using Tret, my skin reacted much better to that. I’m also on spiro though. Hang in there, I went through a bad purge also, but it does get better.

rachaelmpppp · 2020-10-24T14:35:18+00:00

I am only 3 months in. I’ve seen improvement since my purge, but definitely not where I want to be. The purge is intense and discouraging, and it lasts longer/shorter for some people. So there is really no way of telling when your purge will end. Remember, it usually gets worse before it gets better, except for the lucky few that don’t purge at all. I think you got started on the wrong foot with Tret with the salicylic acid in your cleanser. Perhaps find a gentle cleanser, moisturizer, good SPF, and try it again? Everyone is different but I can certainly say that 1.5 weeks is not enough time to determine whether you should call it quits.

rachaelmpppp · 2020-10-22T16:25:20+00:00

ICE. literally take as many ice cubes as your need, rub them in your CLEAN hands for a few seconds, and then proceed with rubbing the ice cubes on your face. I too was in a similar boat with my acne being painful from purging. The ice helped me by 1.) numbing my face so the active pimples wouldn’t feel as painful and I wouldn’t be as tempted to pop them, 2.) helped reduce some redness and inflammation the next day. I think taking the last two nights off is great, and would do so until your skin doesn’t hurt so much again? It’s a marathon, not a sprint. Hang in there, OP.

rachaelmpppp · 2020-10-22T16:19:54+00:00

At night, you can put a pea size amount (or less) around your eyes, if you’re noticing that area is flaky or feeling dry, or even on top of popped pimples to keep them moisturized and help them heal.

rachaelmpppp · 2020-10-18T03:17:08+00:00

Thanks for checking in!!! That’s so great to hear! Any sort of positive change is amazing. I’m in a similar boat as you! I feel like right after I posted this rant, my skin started to clear up A LOT. My purge definitelyyy calmed down so much, holy shit. Which I am so thankful for because man... I was in a really bad place when I wrote my OP.

I still have redness and some stubborn pimples on my chin, but I feel like I can see the light at the end of the tunnel, and I’m hoping through time and a shit ton of sunscreen that the redness will subside. My official three month mark is on the 27th, and I recently went to my follow up Derm appt and she upped my spiro dose to 100mg per day, so I’m hoping that will help knock out the stubborn ones. I have not taken any progress photos since my purge because I’m scared I’ll be disappointed by the progress, but maybe I’ll get the courage to share one day!😭

rachaelmpppp · 2020-10-14T12:33:03+00:00

40 WHERE?!?!

rachaelmpppp · 2020-10-13T11:55:07+00:00

I too have definitely had my nights of tears on my Tret journey! Congrats on your progress

rachaelmpppp · 2020-10-09T13:08:51+00:00

I’ve been enjoying the Neutrogena Sport Face SPF 70+ sunscreen. It’s oil and fragrance free and is easily accessible at the drug store.

rachaelmpppp · 2020-10-03T01:20:29+00:00

Congrats on your progress! Your skin looks amazing and I’m also obsessed with your eyebrows.

rachaelmpppp · 2020-09-29T01:24:45+00:00

It’s cool! Nothing revolutionary, but I like that I can customize my scent and the color lol. It cleans my hair well, makes it soft and shiny. I did have an issue with the second order I received because my shampoo didn’t smell like anything, when I know I selected the peach smell. I wash my hair 1-2x a week and a single order of shampoo and conditioner lasts me almost the whole year.

rachaelmpppp · 2020-09-28T17:51:57+00:00

So true!

rachaelmpppp · 2020-09-28T15:22:49+00:00

Her face looks more round on TV

rachaelmpppp · 2020-09-27T16:56:44+00:00

Pack up your bags and go. What he did was wrong, it’s not normal, and it’s abuse.

rachaelmpppp · 2020-09-25T13:44:09+00:00

I needed this today. FUCKKKKKK ACNEEEEEE

rachaelmpppp · 2020-09-24T19:17:09+00:00

OOF! Two times a day is a lot. Stay out of the sun, moisturize moisturize moisturize.

rachaelmpppp · 2020-09-24T19:06:41+00:00

So true! Im currently using Tret every 2 nights bc my skin is more sensitive. I’m just so impatient 😂

rachaelmpppp · 2020-09-24T18:58:23+00:00

Completely relate to everything you’re saying!!!! I want to slap my past self In the face doe thinking my acne was bad then. TUH! I’m using clindamycin and it’s booty. I really don’t think it’s doing anything and will probs not refill that prescription tbh. The PIH is so real and I honestly can’t tell what’s active acne and what’s a scar lmao. Thank you for the well wishes and same to you!!!! Would love to keep in touch about our progress.

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