Going Out With My Severe Acne For The First Time | SHAKE MY BEAUTY

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A 23-YEAR-OLD woman with severe cystic acne has learned to embrace her skin after sharing her story on social media. Grace Nesbitt, from Philadelphia, has suffered with cystic acne since she was in high school. But after years of struggling with her self-image, she has shared her story on social media and gone out bare-faced for the first time, in order to inspire others to find inner confidence. Grace, who works as a stylist, says that her acne is so severe that she struggles to leave the house, as well as being unable to eat or smile without being in pain.
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[@jianajiah]

the most painful thing about having acne is when you surrounded by the people who has a clear skin :'(

[@imuptonogoodmindyah7849]

and keeps talking why u have acne, saddened me😢

[@ayeshaishaque7117]

Really.. Very true...

[@thekristineway]

agree and those people with clear skin dont understand😭

[@avibratz941]

Can relate

[@hydroarchon5697]

lol thats what i always think about

[@GarnetsWeb]

I hate the "wash your face" comment. People with acne has probably the cleanest face because we do so much to help it.

[@Arist_a]

Garnet Fusion omg that !!

[@Debrajean97]

Or the “drink more water “ comments I chug so much water and wash my face constantly

[@redstone2065]

Garnet Fusion !!!

[@christianaguiar9472]

Legit

[@andrewcarson6925]

Right people call me pizza face and everything Im like I love my face thank you I accept my acne I embraced it

[@airihapa]

I wish acne didn't exist. It just causes depression and social anxiety. And why must most of it be on the face! I can't even talk to people without thinking "Omg, are they staring at my acne?!" And looking people in the eye is a struggle as well. I try so many face washes and acne medicines and topicals but nothing works.

[@ehknyaw2210]

Yeah acne really suck why do they exist

[@alahamdi766]

I have it not only on my face but shoulders, arms, back,chest, belly and some on my neck I'm breathing

[@alahamdi766]

@@leticya0235 do u have it on your forearms right now Since it's summer

[@alahamdi766]

@@leticya0235 if u have insta we can discuss about it there

[@leticya0235]

@@alahamdi766 yeh @/xgchax

[@desmondwaves]

Everyone on the internet seems to have acne but when I go out I’m the only one with it

[@elsunshine9976]

Well sucks to be u ,u can always put a bag over ur head..

[@desmondwaves]

el SunShine lmao

[@mosestitan2520]

Cause we people with acne be hiding 😂

[@ashleyking473]

Same here

[@negg7046]

us people on the interment don’t go out 😂😭

[@damn671]

The most painful thing about having Acne is that you eat healthy, live healthy, very hygienic, don’t have any bad habits and you have acne. And you have friends who smoke, drink, dont sleep much, never exercise, not hygienic and they have clear skin!!!

[@AllEyezOnKam]

Penis very true. I have horrible lifestyle habits but very good skin.

[@hajeracherry5737]

You are right😭😭😭😭😭it's so painful..

[@nevermind3421]

According to scientific evidence people who have had acne during their teens become more attractive than people with clear skin idk I saw that somewhere 😂😂

[@lucyennis5716]

@@AllEyezOnKam I'm unhealthy but I don't drink r smoke or anything bad I work out but I just eat junk a bit more than I should and my acne on my chin is bad but not terrible like it's not not alot

[@jmdip9440]

Very Accurate 😭

[@mentholciggieslvt]

she’s actually really pretty, if i saw her in person i’d focus on her eyes and her smile. she has a gorgeous smile.

[@andreamulvihill9648]

katelyn ambrosi agreed!

[@oofoof7707]

She really is her eyes are such a pretty shade

[@highpeacetess]

It's true, you really see her natural radiance 😄

[@bethwoodling339]

An nice brows

[@dontrwooshmeimtrolling4003]

thats a nice thing to say but no . you wouldnt

[@DenimleAza]

You know the worst thing is when a kid walks up to you and asks “why do you have bumps on your face” in front of people.

[@carolinejohnson4640]

Literally happens to me every dayyyyyyyyyy

[@franzelmendoza3092]

I feel you... Everytime i go outside, there are some naive boy who points at my face and kind of screaming or something in public!

[@Polarheart45]

Niimzall there was an autistic boy who pointed out my acne in front of everyone in the room. And he made sure everyone heard

[@seamelody509]

@@Polarheart45 did u slap him?

[@Polarheart45]

Sea Melody I wanted to 😭😭

[@janeravenabigailtadem8541]

"I knew there were good parts about me but I just couldn't find them anymore." I felt that. :(

[@leoelsesser5045]

But is anyone looking at her hair? Its so shiny and gorgeous

[@highpeacetess]

mortem angel I thought the same! 💁

[@ElizabethRodRodriguez]

Lol. Same! My hair is all dead with split ends and she has like the most healthiest hair I've ever seen!

[@bernadettepiano9012]

I have both frizzy, disgusting hair & acne. :( but the girl in the video is so beautiful

[@heyyyouu1233]

Yes it is♥️♥️♥️

[@shagunmohta5994]

U have to take care of ur hair to prevent more acne .

[@johnwaynepresley]

she's honestly so gorgeous...but i know how she feels. we're more critical of ourselves. glad she's learning to be happy.

[@leelunk8235]

GORGEOUS...WOW YOU OVER THE TOP WITH THAT COMMENT

[@johnwaynepresley]

@@leelunk8235 her hair, her bone structure, even her skin is beautiful...

[@leelunk8235]

OK BUT DON'T CALL HER GORGEOUS...

[@johnwaynepresley]

@@leelunk8235 she's gorgeous...if you dont think so, you can ignore my comment

[@leelunk8235]

LMAO....GET OUT AND FIND A GIRL , STOP DRUELING OVER HER SEXY FACE

[@kiyraroberts4695]

When she said she would wash her face and not even look in the mirror I FELT that. My acne use to be so bad but I promise it gets BETTER!!!

[@peachys4836]

How did you clear your Face?

[@lanetterussell3657]

You're very pretty

[@hayatcheriat9423]

Exactly😔

[@someone-vp1lp]

I wish there was a school for people with acne only so we won't feel insecure. Why does everyone in my school have to have clear skin and I don't?

[@Ridhi259]

That disgusting feeling kills me inside:'(

[@lorrainestcyr]

www.ernolaszlo.com It is a doctors line . One oclock.

[@Jamieconstable]

everyone wears makeup that’s why

[@akashsundar9941]

Don't worry u will get normal.believe in yourself and GOD.

[@rruberduckk2706]

Same 😭

[@alinapolat7336]

i have hormonal acne, not as bad anymore but still noticeable. that mirror comment hit me! when i go to the restroom i never look in the mirror. i'm just too afraid to see my skin. people honestly don't understand how your skin affects your day to day life.. thanks grace, you're so inspiring.

[@meaganwallwork5395]

You know those magnifying mirrors? I cant even walk down the isle at the store that sells them. Dressing rooms are also terrible.

[@jacyannc7381]

Try aqua glycolic toner. My dermatologist told me to use it and once I did, my moderate acne went away and I suffered with acne for years. It is a godsend! Google mederma aqua glycolic toner. I promise it's worth it.

[@alinapolat7336]

Heartbreak J thanks for the advise, just looked it up tho and it‘s not available in germany 😪

[@luannaevelyn9053]

Same I'm avoiding mirror....but your such a beautiful women so don't worry😄

[@isha6785]

I can feel the pain.. u cant interact to others with that much confidence.. u just keep on feeling weird while talking to others.. nd it sucks when u look at some other girl with the beautiful skin, u just start degrading urself.. u just start wishing, wish i could have the same skin.. u lose confidence u r afraid of having face to face conversation nd the worst part is when somebody says “Oh ur skin.. ur pimples are getting severe.. “ nd they just keep on highlighting ... believe me it’s not easy to survive having such skin issues 💔

[@callmeted949]

I'm not even being polite, she is really beautiful

[@amberleawinchester4291]

Call me Ted ugh her eyes😫🥰

[@niceuser1237]

@@amberleawinchester4291 ugh your comment 😢

[@alisonlaing5626]

her fathers not bad either.....but.....u DO FEEL for her and end up saying to u yourself...surely something CAN be done...

[@sfb6193]

@@amberleawinchester4291 I love her nose

[@lucreziamorganti9115]

She looks like a model actually. ❣️

[@paigedoesstuff]

i’ve never felt anything more in my entire life. “once ones gone, another one pops up” “this is my good side, this is my bad side, in a month it’ll switch”.

[@bruceallen6395]

I know something that might help you. My best friend had severe acne and he found this totally organic lotion that cleared his acne right up. He just put it on at night and after a few days he saw huge results. Also, it's just 10 bucks. Go to hamsaheal dot com. Hope it helps you like it did him!

[@yoloyolo1307]

When u have acne u look around u and everyone has clear skin then u look at report saying 90% suffers from acne.WHAT?

[@ZairaL03]

omfg... exactly what I think all the time. It is true that it is normal for teens and even adults to have bad breakouts or acne. But the 2 schools I went too, NOBODY had bad acne, and if someone did, it was a guy with nice features anyway (and breakouts on guys just feel more.. normal? :c mby coz they usually have this "don't care" look) or a girl with nice features AND good at applying makeup.

[@mirjanapucarevic2105]

@@ZairaL03 the same I am 35 and still have problematic skin!

[@Joemamaa6969]

some people hide it under makeup though

[@CanopusLux]

We have many different types of acne. Comedonic acne it's not really visible sometimes but it's acne.

[@sowjanya.j8278]

You are absolutely right. I am suffering from acne for 5 years feeling so depressed😣.

[@dilucmain9130]

I feel horrible for complaining about my face

[@Carrot_artz]

Me too 😞

[@veryraree]

Aye chill, that's messed up

[@jennifernunya909]

Right... mine's not as bad as hers but I feel the same way she did. I hate going anywhere without at least foundation. I call it my "meth face." I never believe my boyfriend or my kids when they tell me I look beautiful either way but I can see it in her. She really is beautiful, inside and out.

[@RurouniKenshinShinta]

YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!!!!! i literally just left a comment about friends who used to complain about their little bumps on their face that they considered a nuisance. Low key used to get really pissed off, like exaggerated pist because they would complan but meanwhile i was dealing with the most severe flair ups. You and me would get along. People are so insensitive. I had HORRIBLE flare ups of acne and my friends would complain about their 1 mini pimple that didn't even have a white head.

[@phantomlord5568]

same

[@awardavailable1887]

Who did suffer from acne hit the like

[@shivanisingh1720]

I am still suffering 😔😔😔😔😔

[@bobduncan2995]

@@shivanisingh1720 samee

[@izzathafizi91]

please eat vita c

[@awardavailable1887]

@@shivanisingh1720 be positive

[@joshpalao6466]

Yeah I have a couple of them

[@kerbygalang4509]

*i can see what she truly feel in her eyes eventhought shes smiling pretending to be okay* 😔

[@aethrql]

same though, behind her smile i could see in her eyes, that obviously it still hurts her.

[@BartekSycz]

Me as an person with acne have same pain, chat with a nice girl, she says i am really nice etc. But suddendly she see some more photos from me (i dont use any beauty filter to show how i really am) so she just blocks mee after getting clear that i have acne. Same story every time, hopefully i will find an real woman with no problem for my acne

[@jenb.4188]

I think this is where I could finally tell people to stop asking a person with acne breakouts with: "what happened to your face?" it's not helping really, you all may think it's comforting and shows that you care but it's not! Please! Not asking and just ignoring what you see is already a big help... Just acting like you don't see anything on their face at all is way better... Just act normal when talking to them cause it makes them feel that they look normal.

[@khinchatangjang5340]

Omg yessss..

[@judylyncontales6076]

Indeed true..because I'm struggling from it to..

[@emmamui8470]

omg yes! i only have mild acne but once, a teacher came up to me and was like omg what happened to ur face! that hurt like bro what am i supposed to say

[@sejalagrahari9795]

True 😑

[@cilviadsouza7484]

True 100%

[@eileen1820]

Acne is also painful though. My son's dermatologist put him on Solodyn and it is amazing!

[@user-vj4ih9pp9z]

Oregano oil works good too.

[@Mashiris]

Tetralysal is really good too. It cleared my skin in 2 weeks.

[@noellestrobridge8229]

Solodyn is the💣. com

[@heftysack3094]

I would marry her right now shes nice ❤

[@neuromuscular_lava]

Eileen D how long did it take for his skin to start clearing up?

[@mintea2825]

I honestly think she’s gorgeous, and the fact that she’s confident enough to break the stereotype the world has of demanding that women cover any humane imperfection with makeup, just adds to how beautiful she is❤️

[@revanthkrishna5791]

Its not about beauty. She said pain so must cure it.

[@mintea2825]

Revanth Krishna She said when she stopped hiding her natural beauty with filters and makeup on social media, that she was no longer going to hide, and she was nervous to go out without makeup on for the first time. So it partly was about beauty.

[@gamemaster8488]

Feminist alert. Women came up with make up to correct their vanity. Its not society. Its women.

[@mintea2825]

Game Master Excuse me but when was feminism or pinning the blame on women even mentioned?😂Stop trying to make this something it’s not. This is about this woman’s bravery and beauty. And duh I’m a feminist I want equal rights for BOTH genders, (literally the definition of the word feminism), if you don’t then that’s your own problem.

[@monikapeer7755]

@@gamemaster8488 : its trouly the society!!! Look at every magazin cover, of every clothes store, of every pictures of women to sold everything!!!! They all have to bei beautiful, young, slim and perfect!!!! Isn't it the truth?!?

[@noodleweenidawg7235]

Well at least she’s pretty I’m ugly and have acne lmaooo

[@noodleweenidawg7235]

Zestii Perfect thx boo 💖

[@highpeacetess]

😘💕

[@aleiyuh1712]

Your not ugly, don't say that cause your beautiful! Don't ever think otherwise🌺

[@grsmkitty]

F R you’re b e a u t i f u l 💜

[@TASconfidential]

There’s no such thing as ugly. Beauty and ugliness are a set of socially created standards, which can change at any moment. Look in the mirror every day and tell yourself you’re beautiful. Because you are.

[@selmandeyawasphopper7938]

“Wash your face” Okay. Let’s settle this. People with acne wash their faces constantly. They use all these creams and face treatments and face masks to help get rid of the acne. They try everything. Washing your face in hot water, cold water, they even put toothpaste on the acne because sometimes that helps! Never bully somebody for acne, its not something you can control. Even if you have clear skin, every now and then you get some pimples. So don’t judge somebody to make yourself feel better. We’re all human. We all have feelings and insecurities.

[@tomthelazyshire761]

xXJayJay GachaXx this is so true it’s how I feel x

[@natsukodaprile9487]

Preach

[@raparepel__447]

Preachhh🙋

[@blitheixgaming1289]

1. Do not use cold or hot water to wash ur face... Use lukwarm water. 2. For the love of God do not use toothpaste! Jesus christ it doesn't work... 3. Go to the derma 4. Live healthy (Exercise!) 5. Eat healthy (Stop eating crap) 6. Lessen makeup 7. Properly clean off makeup if u do apply some 8. Stop touching ur face... (use a clean cloth or tissue to clean ur face, don't rub! Pat gently.) 9. Wash ur face twice a day and moisturize (aloe vera moisturizer works best coz it heals acne scars) 10. Avoid or lessen soy, wheat, milk, gluten, sugar, avocado, nuts, and processed foods. 11. Eat mostly whole foods Im no derma but from my experience this all worked for me and most about everyone I told it to lol...

[@farzall8722]

Louder sis

[@kaitlynk5301]

Literally she is so strong for having to deal with the pain. She is such an amazing person Edit: YO HER HAIR IS SO HEALTHY OMG

[@avabaumann3250]

Don’t Be A COPYCAT ikrrrr and her eyes are gorgeous

[@kaitlynk5301]

EMERYTHEQUEEN SKINNYLEGEND YES LIKE HOWWWWW I WISH I HAD HER EYES OML

[@avabaumann3250]

Don’t Be A COPYCAT and like her face structure is perfect like I’m honestly jealous

[@Angel-un2mc]

Don’t Be A COPYCAT omg I’ve noticed her hair too😍

[@zweij]

@@kaitlynk5301 i mean her eyes are average but hair...beautiful

[@yuangao3029]

I love her personality, she is such a brave, bright and kind person.

[@auryconcepcion5444]

Julien leburn what is wrong with you??? YOU JERK😠

[@mosestoliver4068]

Yeah! Once she starts to speak you don’t even notice the acne and you just look into her eyes

[@ryanevans8753]

Aury Concepcion he’s just speaking FAX

[@mariebourgot4949]

@@auryconcepcion5444 it's called sexism/misogynie.

[@mariebourgot4949]

@@ryanevans8753 He speaking delusional misogynie with confirmation bias.

[@corrinjessen]

Acne is just what's on the surface. As far has her facial features and face shape goes.. She every pretty.

[@user-tg5bx7je7o]

I hate when my friend say "oh you're pretty but you know... The acne" It makes me feel so insecure..

[@katherineyyy6715]

Yeah same:"(

[@heatsann4456]

Daisy Z that’s not your friend . Let them go

[@heatsann4456]

katherine yyy let that fake person go. Wash your hair daily and try apple cider vinegar. It’s helping me ❤️

[@katherineyyy6715]

@@heatsann4456 thanks, i'll try

[@heatsann4456]

katherine yyy you’re welcome. We can always be friends if you want

[@hydroarchon5697]

its so funny! that in the comments people with no acne are giving advices about embracing and stuff! they don't know the pain we go through every single day! its not easy!

[@wiktoriakos2597]

how do you know they dont have acne?

[@aleiyuh1712]

And you don't know their past! I use to have a lot of acne, I now have partly clear skin.. it's not funny

[@briezyx2929]

They’re just trying to help lol. They’re just telling them to love themselves.

[@etti808]

XOXO jack They never said it’s not easy. The people are just trying to help. Other people have other issues to learn to cope with and embrace. Sharing their advice doesn’t make it invalid even if they haven’t experienced the same problem.

[@Mistlenna]

I don't like bragging because it's absolutely disrespectful and pushy towards people who do have acne and I don't exactly have acne just to say, but too people who do have acne. I know it might be really painful and other stuff but you're still beautiful in the inside I know looks may matter to many people in the world but again you're still beautiful. It's just some people are so obsessed with beauty nowadays that they don't see what a person is on the inside.

[@kennedydandy6824]

She is naturally very pretty

[@BriaBarrows]

she is!

[@theoriginalmilji]

Every time I have a cystic acne breakout, I watch all the shake my beauty acne videos. Watching these strong beautiful people exude confidence helps me feel confident too.

[@XAVIER-on4yv]

Hey I started accutane like 2 months ago and i also had severe acne with cyst , give it try , also i have a online dermatologist , if you want to give it try , the app is called skymd , they can help you within a day

[@kemdelacerna8088]

"I love your advice but you just don't get it . You're not helping me." 💔💔 Me too . Almost every single person gives me advice . Buttt THEY JUST DON'T GET IT !!! 😭😭

[@WesXvlog]

How is your acne now ??

[@keelezeibel166]

"You just don't get it." I NEED THIS ON LOOP, TO STOP HEARING ADVICES THAT THEY ARE GIVING TO ME WHICH IS LITERALLY ALWAYS THE SAME.

[@emapawsey8113]

‘jUsT wAsH yOuR fAcE’

[@alisonngu8626]

I can feel her feelings!!!! Those people who never grow pimples on their faces .... they don’t even understand the feelings !!! I went into this situations and now officially recovered !!! I’m just cried over and over again!!because the ache 😖 but luckily , my friends gave me so much support !!! Finally i knew is confidence is more important than any beauty inside out

[@ayeshaishaque7117]

I too understand... Totally understand

[@rutituti678]

That moment in the first few seconds of the video where she openly laughs and smiles while wearing no make up.. I think that's one of her most beautiful moments.😇..

[@RavenStar16]

Agreed! She's gorgeous!!

[@SSJ2KENNELS]

That was so fake its called acting and being on tv

[@pleaseenteryournamehere9593]

rutituti678 you can be complimented 100 times but it only takes 1 bad comment to ruin u for life

[@rutituti678]

@@pleaseenteryournamehere9593 I completely agree. Kind of like the comment made before yours about how the video is all fake and it's just acting... Ruined my good spirits while thinking this lovely woman finally had a moment where she felt free and unjudged yet here comes the cavelry of the naysayer's...I know how it feels to be doubted and to be made to feel ashamed of ones self. That's a type of hurt that never truly goes away if at all. Thank you for speaking up about something so real.

[@banjomutant]

She is so beautiful, whatever is on her skin doesnt diminish that. inspiring! i wish I had that kind of confidence!

[@moonriver7625]

This girl has nothing to be ashamed of. She's beautiful and humble, and it shows, with or without acne. I also have an acne prone skin, had been on accutane and literally everything. We need to embrace ourselves and understand that we don't have to hide in our rooms and be ashamed of acne or scarring. We did nothing wrong and we did not choose to have acne prone skin. It's not our fault. And the society should understand that!!

[@nyariraval4378]

Worst thing about acne is you don't want to look at yourself in the mirror cause that's going to make you super self conscious. :'(

[@shaenorris3878]

i feel so guilty for complaining about the single pimple on my forhead

[@mistywest6295]

same

[@aderlisc1506]

That’s crazy lmao , I woke up with one on my forehead this morning 💀

[@kermitsuicide1174]

Ive never had acne and im in 11th

[@justFun-vi5tr]

Same

[@nefelibata4190]

some of these people are just guilty of using way many products and wrong ones.

[@EmeliaKate]

She is stunning and so incredibly brave! I've never had the severity of her acne, but I have had really bad acne at various points in my life. I've been to several dermatologists, tried all sorts of creams and antibiotics. So far what's worked best for me is trial and error. Finding what products my skin loves, changing my diet, going on birth control and finding out what types of things can break me out (dyes from clothes, shampoos, types of makeup, foods). I'm starting to see some stability in my skin since I've cut out dairy, but that doesn't hide the scars and insecurities I get over the occasional breakout. Stay strong girl, I cannot wait for the day where you find the cause of your acne!

[@jessicas8902]

Me and my son seem to break out to shampoos as well. Do you know what the ingredient is that breaks you out. I can't work it out.

[@andreasmelkersson3592]

why are you praising her?

[@Gaudine]

I have really bad acne since I was a teen not this bad. I will never get a girlfriend or lose my virginity because of it :(

[@lalayatem3758]

Thank God for that truly, God Bless truly xx

[@ManceRayderX]

Brave? the detraction of that word is astonishing nowadays

[@Hi-jc3wc]

Oh god, I just realised how LUCKY I am to have clear skin, I’m so sorry to everyone who has acne and doesn’t want it, I couldn’t imagine what it would be like and how insecure you could feel, remember you are beautiful no matter what and I want everyone to stay positive! ❤️

[@Wholesome-renren]

thats a little harsh..

[@amandabateman2920]

I suffered from cystic acne when I was in high school and into my college years. I know the pain. I went on Accutane as well and fortunately that did clear it up. Thank you for being so transparent. I know how hard it is to let people see your skin for what it is. You’re very courageous and a beautiful girl. Lots of love from Texas ❤️

[@ZOEY49601]

I avoided any and all reflections of myself. I never ever took pictures. I barely made eye contact with anyone. I completely understand how she feels. It was hard to forget about, because it was physically painful.

[@danicajvv]

My heart goes out to you. I truly understand how you feel.

[@theodorakarr4337]

I can identify a 100%

[@MSR-ok9xl]

Being self concious can trick your brain into thinking that the people around you are judging or looking at you.

[@DebraCTrialByFireProductions]

True

[@clau6023]

i've never thought of this before, thank you. i always think people are judging me and talking behind my back

[@shannalese]

Thays the point and definition of being or feeling self conscious

[@sulianaotakilevuka6404]

I know this sounds stupid but I never thought of it as ‘tricked’ I legit believe that people are actually talking, looking and judging me

[@kelsihartt]

She is like the only person that can pull off having acne. She is so beautiful ❤️

[@timbertot3709]

Whenever I went out in public, I'd keep my head high and walked confidently. But inside I felt so sad, I just wanted to hide my face and go home.

[@thatthingyouseeatthecorner5249]

That looks painful. But honestly if it’s not something you can change, you might as well rock it!

[@RurouniKenshinShinta]

easier said than done.

[@thatthingyouseeatthecorner5249]

Merahki Yeah, absolutely. I don’t think I’d be able to do it

[@GirlGroupTrash]

@@thatthingyouseeatthecorner5249 I don't have as much acnes as her but it sucks to have acneZ

[@misscindy1596]

It can be fixed

[@thatthingyouseeatthecorner5249]

Miss Cindy How?

[@Ren-wf3qp]

I cried when she said "you just don't get it" I feel that a LOT. They judge us by simply giving us products to make them disappear. Like, we doesn't used everything to make cure it. Thank you for Sharing. 😭❤️

[@flusteraded]

Jethreen M. I wish people would quit offering products to make it go away and instead teach people it’s beautiful to embrace yourself and others no matter what. No one should be ashamed to leave their house because of the way they look.

[@masterblazx]

Yeah, that's so deeeeeeeeeeep.

[@Ren-wf3qp]

unknown-ghost-girl Ikr! People tend to judge people when they have imperfections. It's easy to criticize people who have acne when it's all over their face. It's so hard to go out on public without putting makeup on just to be presentable. Even though we're all beautiful just the way we are-

[@TextbookBoxingGB]

Wash your face and don’t look up...yep I know that feeling

[@sandymywayofcooking1853]

I wish they could have a immunization💉 to avoid acne for our kids in the future. That would be awesome

[@Itsparulsingh]

so true

[@sabaali8788]

Acne can’t be immunised because it’s caused by various factors including hormonal imbalances, lifestyle and genetic inheritances so a single injection won’t be able to do much ...

[@aw_shucks17]

Sandy C. idk if that’s how that works but if they did that would be cool

[@zuzanazuscinova5209]

@@sabaali8788 it's largely genetic, also having oily skin is a major factor

[@CanopusLux]

Impossible

[@bluedoge497]

"I'm numb to the pain, but yeah, it's pretty painfull." Life in a nutshell

[@TF23DayRespawn]

To people who just say, "ohh just wash your face and stay clean", I'm really happy that you don't have to go through what someone with acne past 20-years-old has to go through because it really sucks. Anyone suffering from acne problems into their 20s/30s does NOT wish their problems upon others; they just want theirs to go away. I'm glad there are plenty of people who don't have to deal with this. Telling someone to wash their face is the same as someone telling someone short to, "just eat more food." YES food has a correlation with growing, and YES clean face has a correlation with a clear face, but until you accept that fact that people are BORN differently, you're just going to look stupid and ignorant. Sometimes washing your face doesn't fix your problem, the same way how eating more or less food doesn't always fix a weight/height problem. PEOPLE ARE BORN DIFFERENTLY.

[@donovanroe5419]

Yea most acne doesn't go away just because you wash your face especially in cases like hers. My face might be clean but the acne will always come back I'm the end. But I mean you should still wash your face whether you have acne or not lol.

[@kurapika9691]

I'm in my early 30s and I had acne until recently. The usual benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid never really worked for me. Personally, the only things that worked for me was getting professionally done chemical peels for acne and retinol creams. Retinol does work on some people for acne, but it might not work on everyone just like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid won't work on everyone. Keep trying, don't give up. You're worth it.

[@joshuavergara5186]

*weird flex but okay*

[@noname-ou3qj]

My mum is 38 n has acne its hormonal n she has an amazing skin care routine it pisses me off when people say stuff like that!

[@joemonroe2249]

Please point me to ANY comments that are saying "oh just wash your face and stay clean" because I don't see any at all, lol.

[@dksweet1]

I know what your going through. I had cystic acne at 19. It left me with scars. Internal and external. I love that you are helping others with your journey. You are very brave and beautiful! 🌸

[@leahrowe1623]

wow, she’s still stunning. acne doesn’t define who you are ❤️

[@zenith5702]

She is beautiful inside and out (Her dog is super cute)

[@baileypate9460]

Are you assuming she's a dog

[@zenith5702]

Are you assuming the dog is a she

[@danimadrid5454]

@@zenith5702 are u assuming its a dog :)) welcome to 2019

[@zenith5702]

Are you assuming the dog is dog is a dog welcome to 2034:)

[@aa-lj7sn]

Lying is a sin

[@fikilesihlangu5770]

I honestly see her beyond her acne, she is a really sweet and beautiful human being. My bf has had really bad acne ever since I knew him (that didn’t stop me from having a crush on him or falling inlove) and I love him so much.

[@regorego4665]

fikile sihlangu I agree with you and I never really understood what people meant by that...

[@sannehege4974]

You’re a beautiful person for that, god bless u

[@kiahjana1362]

I wish more people like you existed

[@serenityheart6861]

I used to have terrible acne and after, finally 3 years it's almost clear just a few hyperpigmentation marks. But I still have a little backne, what really bothered me is that every time I hug my mom she would rub it and be like "on did you get more, put cream on it" that really hurt me because I did put cream and it would never work and she would always do it and say the same thing😭😭😭😭

[@avotydobon2529]

I feel so bad for people with acne! 😭 just know that we ALL have issues with our bodies.

[@ladyventura7302]

To the people who have Acystic Acne I had it too , I want to tell u what worked for me. It was not the strong meds or acne ointments cause I did go to a specialist so I’m a Christian & I prayed about it & I felt the Lord was telling me it was the meats & birds so I stopped eating all meat & eggs & within months acne started leaving now I just have acne scars left not the huge red bumps I had before. So I did my own research & did find they are putting variety of things in our meats like hormones, antibiotics, chemicals & I have to be be careful what I eat, it’s been over a year now & I have survived not eating meats like I used to, I do eat Fish though & im fine. I eat Vegetables & rice pasta salads all sorts foods but no meats like chicken beef pork chops steak cause that’s what I would usually eat , so I say just try it for a month & don’t eat Cheese & Meats for couple of months & see what happens. Having acystic acne changed the way I eat, but I don’t even miss meats anymore, I did recently try start eating slice turkey 1 week & I was ok but I haven’t eaten that again for a while since that 1 week. Now after not eating meat for year my face looks more clear & back to normal the redness is gone , the itching& pain on my face is gone & the big cystic acne is gone too if I break out now it’s very tiny ones so I hope this helps someone to check what your eating u could be having allergic reaction to eating something & this how ur body is telling u something is wrong, for me it was only on my face. It was one worst experience but taught me how eat better. Take care

[@JoseLopez-cx6lt]

It's ok to be urself it's ok to be different it's ok you are beautiful who you are

[@shaniab8515]

you be you

[@TheMasterblaster32]

Tell that to the bullying bastard's around.

[@donovanroe5419]

No offense but we all know that world really doesn't work that way.

[@jovancooper5579]

Your such a sweetie

[@GirlGroupTrash]

@@donovanroe5419 well it's time to change the world. Skkdakdk idk how tho

[@aditisharma7716]

I’ve been dealing with acne for a decade now, I’m 21 as of today and it still hasn’t gone. It completely shattered my self confidence and I feel I would have accomplished a lot more if I had clear skin. Props to you for doing what you did, I know it takes so much courage. You inspired me :)

[@urskazupan159753]

Hi❤️ how's your skin doing now?

[@ujjavalkumar7398]

One advice, use a good cleanser, like cetaphil foaming gentle cleanser 3 times a day and see the difference.

[@An-kw3ec]

@Ujjaval Kumar Don't you think that someone who has had acne for so long has already tried a lot of things? At this point most people who have acne during adulthood have hormonal and genetic predisposition for it.

[@ujjavalkumar7398]

@@An-kw3ec yes indeed, it can be hormonal but then you can definitely visit a dermatologist. Medicines like isotroin 20 play a major role in controlling sebum and reducing acne.

[@errybodycopyingme]

I'm so impressed with her. I had mild acne but it started early and persisted for a long time and I let every pimple bother me. It's all about having the right perspective, and she figured it out.

[@salomehabegger1185]

My whole respect! I suffer from bad acne too... things like this inspire me, to not give up❤️

[@vectralahu9200]

She has such a bright personality

[@soisankoi5542]

I was put on doxycycline, changed my life Had terrible hormonal acne for a whole year, now I’m just left with scars. No one really understands how acne can effect your mental health

[@graceyt.2683]

soisankoi I took that antibiotic pills before and I had stopped now and I start breaking out again. Well not as bad as before but still breaking out more than while I was taking them

[@ayaeldeeb9401]

One of the reasons i hated myself so much is my acne , i had multiple reasons but it was a huge one

[@guanyinwong1465]

Took doxycycline for 2 weeks and started breaking out as well

[@kennadowning]

Doxy and mino only buy time. The acne comes back when you stop taking them, which you have to eventually since they are antibiotics. I've struggled with acne my whole life and after trying everything, I eventually settled on spironolactone, Aztec Indian healing clay mask, and oddly enough, botox every few months. Botox decreases the oil production or something. Spiro adjusts your hormone level. My skin is great now.

[@Jayden_gemini]

soisankoi aloe helps with acne scars or ice

[@aisha6349]

I always use my hair to cover the acne on my cheeks

[@marimbasolo8306]

I used to do that too but apparently that makes it worse

[@hayakawa47]

I do that all the timeee😔🤚🏻

[@user-nl5jd3ss4q]

Same omg

[@lilymorgan5310]

ugh same

[@heibaleihei7849]

Same😓

[@aliveandawake9093]

I've been browsing through "how to fade dark spot videos" for about an hour now. Feeling so insecure about my skin and wishing it was "flawless." But what a wake up call this is. She is beyond courageous. It just goes to show that the things some make a big deal about would be cherished by another. God bless you. You're beautiful because guess what... BEAUTY IS AN INSIDE JOB💜 CONTINUE TO CONQUER AND OVERCOME

[@gypsybellydancer]

Omg I feel for her. So many girls are already so insecure about there skin and think they should have flawless faces because of fake girls using filters and all the fakeness about social media. We can all relate you’re not alone. Love yourself you’re beautiful

[@morgancarolan1891]

Not just girls, guys also

[@joshuaferguson698]

cristina R it’s not just girls, everyone feels insecure and unattractive regardless of gender. Girls arent the only humans :)

[@MyaJ451]

People that give the simple advice for severe acne are so annoying. I went through that for years. They don’t get it’s more so internal! You can put as much topical creams on, wash your face 5 times a day, drink water all day etc. and it doesn’t work. It’s something bigger than those things. I had acne from 11-22 years old, it would itch, hurt, scar, peel WHATEVER. I started Spiro (androgen blocker), Ortho Tricyclen, and Retin A cream and over a years time, my hormones are controlled and my acne is gone. I hope Grace gets to the bottom of what’s causing her cystic acne and takes control of it. 💕 Goodluck Grace!! You’re truly admired by me and a lot of other people. Thanks for sharing your story!

[@ReadingQuran29]

Spiro is amazing

[@evamz9584]

So glad you got better!! 🎉❤️ Ive never heard of any of those products that you mentioned! Is Spiro specifically for acne issues?

[@MyaJ451]

Eva MZ Thanks Eva! And Spiro is for high blood pressure but, off label it works as an androgen blocker and is prescribed by dermatologist.

[@lBubbleable]

People who haven't had acne will never understand the REAL struggle, the pain and desperation acne involves

[@evamz9584]

Amyah Johnson oh I see.. so hormones could be out of wack!.. I will have to look into these medications thanks very much🙏😊

[@cheerios4canaries]

Grace is such a brave girl! My acne never got this bad but I have a lot of scarring on my back and shoulders and I always avoid sleeveless tops. She is so strong 💪🏻

[@ro88o000o]

I have scarring on my back and chest I'm 24 yo girl...Summer is a living nightmare...where can I find swimmers to cover my skin?

[@lifeasanna632]

People with serious acne always get made fun of “Oh just wash your face” Acne isn’t because your face is dirty, its genetics. Everyone has things that they aren’t confident about.

[@zuzanazuscinova5209]

It's clogged pores caused by overproduction of sebum and abnormal shedding of skin cells. So in essence it is caused by "dirt" but not the kind you can just wash off. Accutane is the only answer for severe cases.

[@BeckyButlerr]

wow she’s actually so gorgeous and like i’m not j saying that like her face shape and eyes and her face is gorgoeus

[@saadmaan3313]

and she's tall and has an amazing figure too

[@kinggunshot7206]

I here ya girl, it is hard going out with acne like this

[@maffigueiredo4291]

you’re sooooo strong girl

[@rubrrducky]

i have lots of acnes than her, i feel sooo ugly and i can't face a single person, even my friends. so i always hide my face with my hair or handkerchief. but now, i still do have lots of it. but i've learned how to accept myself. i don't have to be pretty to live normally, with or without it, i'm still pretty enough. if others don't like your face, then let them be, just think like you know it and you don't care. your face is not the basis of your whole personality. always remember that even though you have flaws and insecurities in your body, you're still beautiful. don't let that acnes, blackheads, pores and whatsoever ruin your life. i know that feeling when you searched a lot on how to remove this and that, how to gain or lose weight, etc. but the best remedy i know is that to think positive and believe that everything will be alright. and again, you're beautiful.

[@lisasuhre1]

Tbf, and I genuinely mean it, I find her prettier without makeup... Like with her actual skin

[@pruriient]

lisasuhre1 yeah

[@Iampatrix]

From a male point of view...agreed. I've been attracted to women with severe acne and the only thing that grosses me out is when they cake makeup all over it. Because then you see this one color with a weird texture underneath, it's the feeling that something is being covered up that bothers me. But if it's just a condition then sure, it is what it is.

[@elliot.woohoo]

@@Iampatrix you're a keeper tbh alot of the guys I've been with have made me put on makeup and cover it up or have made comments on my skin that I should hide it,one of my ex boyfriend's actually cancelled a date because I didn't want to wear foundation over it (don't worry that was years ago and I'm no longer in contact with that person they were very toxic)

[@lol4537]

Pat Patrix we all need a man like you lol

[@braydonbeshirs9131]

Same she actually is really pretty from a boys point of view

[@availablenowondvdvhs794]

I don't find acne ruins a face, I never really dealt with acne but I never Never found it ruined a face. Shes cute and I'm happy for her :)

[@daan260]

let's be real, acne isn't pretty. No one likes to have acne.

[@poppyperidot94]

@@daan260 but it doesnt mean the person is ugly.

[@heathersinn530]

@@daan260 I have acne, and it's possible I always will. I don't mind it. Never have.

[@daan260]

@@poppyperidot94 Yeah of course. I don't think she's ugly but the acne makes her look worse. I've got acne problems as well and I don't really find it pretty. I don't have it nearly as bad as she does though.

[@daan260]

@@heathersinn530 I find that hard to believe tbh

[@oryxbloom924]

You are an inspiration to us all suffering with acne, and I wish you the best life

[@sofi-gp8er]

Everyone in school says “omg you should use proactive” “do u shower” “wash your face it’s so disgusting”

[@jeff1385]

I'm sorry my child 😞

[@nv_51]

Same 😭

[@unicornsparkle3450]

I hate those kind of people but personally im really sensitive so even if i tried to stand up , how can i? They have clear skin they will just bring it up again and again until I start crying, then it would just make it worse and enduce more bullying.

[@thallsinestro7537]

She genuinely is beautiful look at her eyes! I would ask her out.

[@joshuaferguson698]

Thall Sinestro she’s not, but

[@Yes-gz4cf]

@@joshuaferguson698 but what? She's definitely prettier than your personality sweetie!

[@chrisandthemike9020]

merge m8 there was no need for the negativity

[@natgard92]

@@joshuaferguson698 She seems nice and she has beautiful features. I would ask her out for sure.

[@Jordan4601]

haha she isn't, but you got your few thumbs up.

[@emmagoffe4260]

And there are people who complain about 1 tiny pimple!!!

[@mack1690]

Emma Florence for me having a pimple feels like severe acne

[@manoschay]

That's me ... 🤐

[@JessicaGarcia-cc5yz]

Zahra Yoruba well stop you are beautiful and your the only one who notices and there are people with much worse

[@natalija3803]

Emma Florence even tho it’s small it makes me extra self concious so like

[@nicesuperwoman56]

Ikr because I have acne and my friends are freakin about one pimple .

[@madisonlynn5569]

I’m so proud of you for being confident ! Ur wonderfully made by god

[@supersonicslashx4741]

Madison Lynn agreed. We need more people like her

[@dancezumba9241]

This is my story: I am the girl with the most pimple in our class. I go to rich private school. Which means there's a lot of judge mental people. People would hate on me for having pimples. Even in different grades. Older girls. One of my girl classmates say "wash your face" "pimple monster"all that.

[@unicornsparkle3450]

The heck, dat besh thinks we havent tried washing our faces, acne doesn't appear because of a dirty face it appears because of genetics and hormones and other factor.

[@od3stroyer771]

@@unicornsparkle3450 Where's your evidence for that claim? Right now, your word is as good as people who say otherwise.

[@spilltheteasister9584]

I have horrible anxiety and I always feel like someone is talking about my acne

[@zombiecow1909]

K arianna Your smile is the best cover up for acne😊

[@zombiecow1909]

aleinchild no worries, everything comes back in style. you will win in the end! 😉

[@imanfadilah4992]

I recommend If you take birth control , stop taking it and drink lots of water. It helps

[@fridacruz9780]

I'm sure that people in your life see through that and know that you are worth so much more than whatever is on your face. Keep your head up my love!

[@poppyperidot94]

Me

[@harasxo]

Acne has ruined my self confidence too. I used to have really clear skin up until I went to college and started breaking out like crazy! I wa so super confident when I started college too, the first month I was finally happy. But then after a few months I just slowly became depressed and anti social and not wanting to interact with anybody because I feel like they'd judge me when they'd look at me skin. It hurts, it really does. Now I am left with so many acne scars and newer breakouts and even though if is ruining my self confidence, I made a decision to not cover them and go to school with my head held high because at the end of the day, people don't really care about acne. It's not something in your control to get rid of magically. I realised my friends were still my friends and that gives me a bit of confidence after all.

[@ikigai3232]

Babygirl, good on you.

[@xandralinest89]

Same story for me, I had pretty typical skin till college then boom! Hardcore cystic acne at a time when most people’s skin starts cleaning up. It sucks especially since they don’t even know what causes it. The only thing that ever helped was acutane for me, but honestly I’m almost 30 and still don’t have good skin plus lots of scars. Good luck, I’m glad your holding your head up high and I hope you find something that works for you 💜

[@Cheyenneguarapuava]

Try Isotretinoin.

[@Spidercandy957]

The same thing happened to me! I’ve had hormonal acne as an adult for about 6 years. It was super frustrating because nothing I tried ever worked for very long, but last year I picked up a book on how diet can affect your skin and it was life changing. Now there are certain foods that I avoid (which are not the same for everyone, but for me are soy, corn, eggs, and dairy) and my skin has cleared up so much. Getting regular facials also helped. Hope you’re able to find the right solution for your acne soon!

[@rinoaheartilly4769]

babygirl look up Anthony Williams

[@lucreziamorganti9115]

This girl is a true inspiration. I had problematic skin with acne for many many years of my life, and what really helped me the most (beyond praying) was Korean skincare, finding that my skin wasn’t just very oily, but dehydrated, adding niacinamide serum in my skincare which really changed my skin, led light therapy (I bought Lightstim for acne), and of course taking care of my diet (no sugar, no dairy, no smoke or alcohol, but lots of vegetables and fibers), exercising almost daily, vitamin b supplements made for pcos, and vitamin d. Hope this can help, good luck to all of you!

[@Ghoulpatrol93]

I totally felt that when she was talking about not going out because of her acne. My acne would get so bad I would use it as an excuse to myself to not have to go out because I was so self conscious about it. I eventually started going out and I"m thankful enough to have a group of friends who don't pay a second thought about my acne. I was SOOOO happy to see her go out and have fun with her friends I totally felt the same way.

[@prof_Sam_G]

I wish I had her confidence

[@terryc5419]

You can be .if you just change the way you think about your self .

[@prof_Sam_G]

@@terryc5419 thanks for the confidence boost

[@Isabel-ne9kn]

you deserve to have confidence just like she does! don't sell yourself short, try to see yourself in a positive light.

[@andrewcarson6925]

Just be yourself I'm confident love myself and everything

[@prof_Sam_G]

@@Isabel-ne9kn thanks haha

[@kaylar5178]

People who never gotten acne before would be like "wash your face maybe" like screw off because people with acne probably wash their face a lot more than you think like me which I'm still dealing with

[@marisu9765]

It's ironic because that's so invalid even for more reasons than just that. Depending on skin type, for many people, washing so much as every other day or more could actually _cause_ acne because it removes the natural protective oils from the skin and will cause your pores to produce excess oils and flare up as an autonomic response. My mom used to make me wash my face everyday as a kid and only when I stopped doing it did I realize it was causing me to get pimples. The same applies even now, if I wash my face every other day or more often then I'll get pimples. If I leave it as it is and only gently rinse in the shower or use a light cleanser every few days then I have naturally clear skin. Suggesting for people to just wash their face is really bad advice!

[@Misuzu4213]

I have OK skin, one pimple once in a while, nothing major. I wash my face like every 3 days with soap, only water the rest of the time. I put on face cream after my shower if I don't forget/my skin feels dry and that's it.

[@noname-ou3qj]

Exactly! My mum has hormonal acne n has an amazing skin care routine n it wont go then there is me who had acne n i now have clear skin from my akin care routine everyone is different!

[@od3stroyer771]

Where's your evidence to support that claim Rubberducky 171?

[@lifeisafunnything1575]

Her personality and Inner spirit is so beautiful! Yes you see the acne but immediately look past it to see her beauty. ❤

[@timmatthew2910]

She’s absolutely beautiful and I love her outlook on life now . I love this girl !

[@darkcat5823]

I would totally hang out with her. She seems like a really nice person. Also, that voice of hers, love the way she articulates herself.

[@hyperjolinlin6137]

Hope science can help us all get rid of acne🙏🏻

[@FazeXg4ming]

I did research in undergrad with using essential oils and other sesquiterpene groups to inhibit facial acne growth.

[@sharroon7574]

I think part of the problem is that there is not one cause.

[@ryanevans8753]

Central Intelligence Agency its calld cream dumbass

[@lucreziamorganti9115]

Niacinamide works best!!!👍

[@VENDETTA669]

quit sugar and high carb food🙂

[@Kh-on9hp]

I tried several methods to treat my acne....i got sooo mny advices....some of them helped me i think...some of them made it worse...till now i am praying and complaining to the almighty about my prblms...but after watchng some u tube videos....i think it opened my eyes...it seems my prblms are not sooo big afterall.... i am still blessd....so here i am...no more complains ..no more negative thoughts...no more sadness.... i am going to live with whatever i hve...🤗

[@j.loz.j]

I cant imagine the pressure you guys face in your everyday lives, the endurance and positivity that you guys have to have to keep on going about your day is utterly amazing 😍✌🌺 much love 💖💗💋

[@sameeha9326]

Tbh having acne is stressful but I kinda find people with acne are beautiful

[@aotno]

Thank u lmao💜

[@miraloshinisivaneswaran2905]

Thank you. Just saying will make our day much better. 💖

[@bruisedviolets]

Thats actually so true

[@lisaellis4105]

Thank you.

[@athena6653]

i just did my third round of accutane and my acne is finally manageable. i've just accepted that i'll never have clear skin. acne is so hard because it's physically painful, emotionally hard, and easy for people to judge you for. i used to have random strangers coming up to me asking if i've tried not eating dairy or gluten or if i've washed my face with x y or z. it's honestly so so so hard and not many people understand that :(

[@sealeymackey4149]

Just wanted to say don’t ever give up on yourself. I had chronic acne from ages 13-18 and it finally went away after my second round of accutane. I have a completely clear face most days, sometimes I have flare ups but no where near where it used to be. It does get better and you are beautiful no matter what!

[@Iampatrix]

I had pretty bad acne on my face, neck, chest, and shoulders for several years of puberty and yeah, it's painful and wrecks your self-esteem. Waking up to blood on the sheets and pillow was especially depressing. This was years ago for me though, back in the late 90's, and I haven't had any issues since and *most* of the scars are gone. I did try medication once but it made my skin too sensitive to light and made me even more uncomfortable so I didn't keep it up. I was lucky to grow out of it and only have the odd white head or full on pimple once or twice a year. The thing to remember is when you talk about it many of us can relate because we either have or have had similar experiences. This is a common problem and you're not alone.

[@ashhopes7431]

Try watching Cassandra Bankson's youtube videos! I have acne and her videos are SO SO helpful!

[@audreyboos1148]

Cx in the chat bois there are side effects for some people. It worked for them so leave it at that.

[@nicolewisse4536]

i’ll stop complaining about my really sensitive skin and the 2 pimples i get every few months. this girl is hella strong props to her

[@vikramiitmadras3508]

Seriously she's so freakin beautiful my lord...

[@elanorajones5180]

It feels so good to know that at least SOMEONE out in this world has the same problem as me. Now I don’t feel so alone. Acne (especially severe acne) DOES affect your self confidence. It may not for others but just understand that it does play a BIG role :/ I’m struggling with accepting myself because of severe acne but I know I’ll be okay. Just remember if you have severe cystic or just bad acne, you are not alone

[@bobduncan2995]

I have acne too!

[@Marcolubus_]

I feel the same.

[@mauricefuqua2578]

Me too i feel so alone sometimes it's crazy acne does take control of ux

[@lostgirl2643]

I'm 29 years old and still have acne since I was about 9 years old... It really sucks at times but your acne DOES NOT define you! I've tried so many things at this point I have just done my best to embrace it and not focus on it so much! At the end of the day we have to love the skin we are in! I would love to meet more people with my same skin issues, I KNOW I'm not alone it just feels that way sometimes know matter how untrue I know it is!

[@infinityofwhat2905]

I'm 21 now and have had acne like hers since I was around 10. I have tried what seems like everything in the drugstore etc. Recently I have found a regimen that has been working for me (finally!!). However, the years of cystic acne, etc has left me with pigmentation, dark spots and scars. I hope it goes away for you and when it does it will be a major relief. Even though I still get comments on how I have scars etc but I know how much my skin has improved. btw the new tarte skin products have helped reduce my acne and maybe my cystic acne since the usage of this product I don't have it all up my cheeks.

[@SweetDulces]

Waiting for the fake derms to come on the post and recommend a diet change or to drink more water....

[@allielynn4511]

I have a progressive chronic disease and people suggest this or that diet to me all the time. It's extremely annoying because it's like saying my disease is all my fault because I don't eat healthy enough for their standards. Research shows that diet has nothing to do with my problem but amature nutritionists and those who used Dr Google never hesitate to share their false information. They don't understand that they don't help but actually hurt.

[@MrsCurioCheerio]

You’d think people would learn after a while that it’s just not that simple for everyone but nope 🙃

[@Hannah_U]

SweetDulces I’ve heard personally from people I know that eating less gluten has helped their acne. As far as I know they aren’t gluten free though. I do agree that it probably won’t work for everyone but it is something to try if you haven’t already, I hate when people try and push it on you. Especially if you already know that it’s not going to help

[@librarycard3748]

@@dunkeyrumpus It is genetic but diet most definitely does affect it.

[@landillathetortilla2142]

@@dunkeyrumpus i'd just like to note, diet can have some affect on acne. it is different for everyone. sometimes it's genetic, hormonal, poor hygiene, poor dietary choices, or a combination (which it usually is). as someone who suffered from severe cystic acne for 3 years, dairy products really flared mine up. certain probiotics, topical treatments, and dietary changes did help my acne and can for others (though certainly not always), and should definitely never be discredited. ultimately, accutane cured my acne completely (now been acne free for about a year) since i wasn't devout enough to strictly eating no dairy/gluten as a teenager. but until you've dealt with it yourself or know from someone who is certified in health coaching (being my mother, who helped me tremendously), don't comment on something you are seemingly uninformed on.

[@kelliefranklin723]

She’s so beautiful I’m glad she decided to go and out and embrace her beautiful skin 💜💜

[@depthgaming123]

I think Acne is fashionable and a good way to think of it is when you have acne, your face is so beautiful that you stand out from everyone else, the reason people are looking at you is because they are attracted to your beautiful face. The reason they make fun of you is because they're just jealous of how beautiful you are.