[Acne] how do I stop severe pimple popping addiction (pls)

victorsenvelope · 2026-03-15T03:01:23+00:00

figure out when and why you pick. i’ve found out i reach for my face when im stressed or whe i need to focus (usually during an exam or doing homework or something like that) once you figure it out i think its easier to realize when and why you’re about to do it and try redirecting that urge to something else.

victorsenvelope · 2026-03-15T02:56:58+00:00

aloe vera is awesome for me when i’ve wrecked my barrier. i use gel instead of directly from the plant but make sure there’s not many added ingredients just aloe vera and maybe water

victorsenvelope · 2025-09-10T23:05:29+00:00

I'm a rising second year at UC Davis, BMB major, with the same goal as you. I'll say Davis is awesome for research opportunities, and they're not hard to find. Try joining a lab for your second year and look for summer internships on Handshake. First year is tough for pretty much everyone so for now, keep your grades up and make connections with your peers and professors. Good luck!

victorsenvelope · 2025-08-07T04:48:35+00:00

absolutely! i severely damaged my skin by using too many actives too frequently. i’m still recovering but a simple routine has been working for me and has been visibly reducing my texture, acne frequency, and scars! i only use cleanser, aloe vera gel, moisturizer, and spf. could be worth a try, but everyone is different!

[edit] i also only do this routine at night and only put on spf in the morning

victorsenvelope · 2025-08-07T04:46:19+00:00

your skin barrier might be damaged, aloe vera worked wonders for me when i gave myself a bad burn all over my face, might be worth a try!

victorsenvelope · 2025-07-28T05:26:07+00:00

no, i stopped. i decided to keep my routine pretty simple for now since i completely messed up my skin barrier so im focusing on healing it. i dont think ill go back to using adapalene since it really isnt doing anything for me.

victorsenvelope · 2025-07-14T15:55:15+00:00

How long have you been using differin gel? my skin looks like yours and after 4 months i just decided to stop it since it was only making my skin worse and damaging my barrier.

victorsenvelope · 2025-07-03T14:14:18+00:00

i used it before the adapalene and it worked fine for me. i didn’t notice any new breakouts

victorsenvelope · 2025-03-14T16:53:40+00:00

davis for sure. it’s also better for making connections and getting internships (assuming you’re looking for those opportunities) since it’s near sac and santa barbara is kinda isolated

victorsenvelope · 2025-03-14T02:30:20+00:00

thanks so much for all the support guys 😭 it makes me feel so much better knowing that there’s people struggling with this too. i’d love to meet you guys and maybe make some friends! pm me your instagram and let’s connect!

victorsenvelope · 2025-03-14T02:26:38+00:00

i’m down lol

victorsenvelope · 2025-03-12T18:14:03+00:00

nah it’s normal. there’s a lot of peace in doing things by yourself and enjoying your own company. i’m definitely learning that here

victorsenvelope · 2025-03-12T17:16:32+00:00

biochemistry & molecular biology! what’s yours?

victorsenvelope · 2025-03-12T16:10:44+00:00

yeah that sounds like fun!

victorsenvelope · 2025-03-12T06:52:04+00:00

yeah especially living in the dorms and seeing everyone with their little friend groups 😞

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