My Struggle Growing Up With Acne • Ladylike

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[@c.12828]

I am the only one in my friend group that has acne.

[@Emma-lt5dx]

Totoro Fan me too girl, me too

[@sabrinahoffritz5283]

me too:(

[@diymouse4606]

Me 😭

[@daddyiminlovewithathug]

same

[@daizeerodriguez3505]

Me too

[@JennyLorenzo]

As someone who's suffered from acne her whole life, this vid is much appreciated and understood.

[@orionsglow5720]

I started getting acne when I was 10 and it made me very, very self conscious...

[@twoduck3485]

Anna Janes ur not alone that describes me

[@lovelylalalu6328]

Anna Janes Same here. I was still in elementary school so little kids asked "why is your face bumpy and red?" I went home and cried about it because I was so embarrassed, but now im in high school and no one cares anymore. And in addition to that most of my acne is gone, so it's gotten much better.

[@staceymyler9976]

Anna, you are beautiful no matter what don’t let anyone think that you aren’t because you are, I am being honest if you are yourself then you already so freaking beautiful.

[@ojiibun]

honestly me-

[@mzamnesia7190]

Anna Janes yup, got mine in 3rd grade and people said my forehead looked bumpy like the sidewalk

[@blanka6732]

I can relate sooo much when she said, she was the only one with acne and people around her didn’t have acne.

[@aliciaeberle7501]

Blanka Balogh same i don't now a singel girl with acne, while I've been struggling with it since I'm eleven years old and I'm eighteen now

[@ArielleVicMaxim]

X3

[@blanka6732]

Alicia Eberle i’ve had acne since I was eleven as well, and I remember I would get bullied in school for having cane because no one else had it around me.

[@hwasasfootprint5477]

Damn right my friend would rarely have small ass pimples, I wouldn’t even call it a pimple since you can’t even see it. She gets pimples and it disappears 2 days later😭😕

[@laurenpaige8493]

Just because you "could have gone through worse" does not invalidate your struggles or feelings about your acne journey! Don't ever feel like you have to defend your insecurities because there are things happening to other people; it's beautiful that you felt comfortable talking about your life with millions of strangers - be proud of that :) you never know what helps totally transform someone else's day.

[@anastasiahejduk6447]

Lauren Feldman Thank you!! I'm too tired to form proper words so I was searching for someone to tell sweet Chantel that this was her struggle and it's okay to be open with how hard it is to deal with!! I haven't gone through acne struggles, but I admire those who have because they usually come out on the other end stronger (or if they don't come out of it, they still build a wonderful confidence that can't be taken away). Chantel and anyone else going through this shouldn't feel like they have to feel guilty for feeling pain or frustration or anything over their acne, no matter what someone else could be going through. Pain is relative.

[@wr0ngintherightways]

Chantel, if you ever leave buzzfeed PLEASE start your own channel immediately. I love all the Ladylike girls, but there’s something about Chantel’s solo vids that hit me right in the feels.

[@taylorjacobs4534]

wr0ngintherightways I agree but so should Freddie cause her vibes are woke

[@maketheinternetgreatagain5146]

so should Devin and Jen and Freddie yo

[@Evelyn-nj7vb]

She has one! It’s called Chantel

[@ZeRoCaN31]

Yas plus I love her voice

[@greenfire315]

Yes!!

[@mzamnesia7190]

Only sibling with acne, only classmate with acne, and I'm 25 now and still have acne. Literally tried and did all the steps Chantal did, nothing has helped and I've given up. I don't take pictures of myself, ever

[@pgppatrickgplays7716]

Accutane works for everybody like 98%

[@oliviamoore2849]

D M use curolgy

[@LinMinKa18]

cut dairy off your diet

[@kelsey9379]

i don’t look at mirrors or reflections ever

[@hydroarchon5697]

Same

[@xsharetheworld]

Acne was probably what ruined most of my childhood and up until now. I fought every single morning, afternoon, and night with my acne, spent countless minutes and hours PER DAY fussing and worrying about my skin, the makeup that could cover it, planning my life around my periods and my breakouts, and mastering photo-editing apps that could eliminate my acne. I honestly don't think that much can compare to suffering with severe acne when it comes to some people. It can be devastating enough to even stop a person from going outside, going to school, getting a JOB.....

[@donnaball1478]

Mandy Watson S A M E

[@ArielleVicMaxim]

Same here been suffering from acne since before I enter my teens, and now as an adult I been dealing with a milder cystic acne I noticed that cleaning my face with coconut oil and a soap free face wash and a good moisturiser has help my face a lot also taking DIM you can get it at Amazon

[@Joy-ci2js]

I feel you girl!!!!

[@giorgiamax90]

I took acne medication that made me extremely nauseous and vomit almost daily. I still took it bc it helped with acne. People called me pizza face or moon face. What really bugged me is that you'll be living your life, and random people become dermatologists and recommend you to "cut out dairy" or "you should wash your face" or "stay off the chocolate"!! The only thing that worked for me was TIME. I had to live out my middle school and high school years as pizza face. Kids can be so cruel

[@oliviamacdonald2940]

giorgiamax90 was the medication doxycycline because sometimes it makes me nauseous

[@sabrinahoffritz5283]

i took doxycycline for over 1 year and it always made me nauseous,but i took it for lyme disease and acne

[@venithy5749]

I know it's super annoying when people ask you if you wash your face or if you moisture haha. But I have had acne, or I should say consistent acne all over my cheeks for years and the only thing that worked for me was not drinking cow milk anymore. No joke, I slowly substituted cow milk with soy milk(or any other plant based) and in 3-4 months I went from 100% acne to 10%. Of course, I always get some right before my period, but in my case it was a hormonal issue. (The cow milk was provided by a lady owning a real cow, not talking about the carton crap from markets) It's fascinating how everyone has a different skin trigger, whether is some intolerance, excess hormones or simply genetics. From all the things people can do , taking a pause from dairy for a few months is the least damaging to the body. (In comparison with birth control and who knows what pills with 1000 side effects). It makes sense to start from the easiest steps, see what works , and then progress to the heavy duty stuff when it doesn't. I met people with acne who had a very poor skincare and they would sleep with makeup and not wash and all of that. I know it's super annoying when you do everything as you should and you hear that advice for a million times, but there are people out there who weren't doing these things, tried them out by given advice, and had seen results.

[@melissablake5961]

I love how open and honest you are. Thanks for sharing

[@Andrea-ps2wh]

Chantel you did such an amazing job expressing how frustrating it can be to have acne not only as a teenager, but as an adult. I just turned 24 and I still deal with cystic acne and I can just remember sitting in class and thinking “I have the worst skin of anyone in here” and being so scared to have people get really close to me. Thank you so much for being candid and sharing your skin journey with us.

[@jessy3038]

Honestly, the last message about how those who really care about you don't care about your acne is SO TRUE. I got to college and my acne just went wild around the middle of my first semester and I was so self conscious, I hated looking in the mirror and was always so stressed about getting rid of it. Every time I looked at someone my first thought was that they were looking at my pimples. But my friends, my roommate, everyone that I interacted literally never said anything. After it went away, I would joke about it with my friends and they were still so kind about it. That's how you know you have true friends. 😍❤️

[@ShadoWolf43]

Chantel naming all the things in her lifestyle like changing the pillow case daily, no meat and drinking a ton of water made me be like, what is my lifestyle!

[@sarahwang3611]

We're pimply teens! :p

[@Hi-bs7xv]

I love her room 😊😊 Edit:OMG thx for over 100 likes Omg now 650 likes wow thx 😆😆

[@bijalpatel815]

NightcoreForever I think it’s a set but your right it’s really pretty

[@emoryibrahim3954]

No i think it is her room because she’s filmed in it a lot.

[@MissInfectiousLaugh]

Pretty sure it’s a set, every once in a while ladylike shoots there

[@jimena.the.swiftie]

150 now lol

[@kelseythompson1852]

No its a set the whole gang always films here

[@mylifemychoices3218]

This should be called "Chanty's Corner."

[@plum7t]

Or Chanty's Shit (Because of the "sh" sound at the beginning of both words & cause we get to hear her wonderful ish :') )

[@tiptopluongo]

Managed to get through my teenage years without severe acne. Cut to my 20s and I can’t remember a day without acne.

[@Martina-tc9xt]

tiptopluongo same here, I never had acne in high-school then I started university and all hell broke loose

[@dvdh4856]

Same.. Almost feel like it's worse, being an adult with acne.

[@tate.777]

I have acne too :/ Edit: love her shirt!

[@melody-yj4hr]

What exactly does her shirt say? I'm blind as hell!??😅

[@tate.777]

NELL !! United against hate

[@Jennifandoms]

I started breaking out around 13. I am gonna turn 23 in October and I still struggle with painful cystic acne. But I’m also taking spironolactone lol. Cheers to happy healthy skin! 🤞🏻

[@cuuntrisma993]

Jenni Compilations I need to go to the dermatologist I have awful cystic acne ...it's embarasing

[@BothHands1]

Spiro is the best, absolutely love that stuff

[@kirbyamelia]

I have president pain too. 🎃

[@BothHands1]

Amelia Kirby 😂 😂

[@Jennifandoms]

Amelia Kirby gotta love autocorrect 😓

[@giselleh8446]

Same sis I’m in 7th grade with Acne and no one my age has it

[@kaylaw9351]

Giselle Hernandez same 😭

[@erinmckiblet6225]

I felt the same way and I started to get terrible forehead acne in 5th grade

[@maddy1235]

Giselle Hernandez same it’s weird I thought tons of people would but there’s only a couple

[@seulgibiased818]

Giselle Hernandez Heyyy sis... I've been having acne since I was in grade 6 and now I'm in grade 8.....lol Just chillllll.....and everything will be fine...😊😊

[@hannahvanviersen212]

Giselle Hernandez I do to ! Just remember they will catch up some day and when your skin has calmed down and they will have pimples. ❤️

[@rebeccawitzofsky7698]

I started to get acne in elementary and middle school. It's so frustrating when people give me those tips and I follow them. I've washed my face every morning and night for like half a year now and it's not like "flawless" I change out my face soap often. People need to accept acne and society, as a whole, needs to accept acne in pictures and magazines.

[@gianagatti3535]

This was so amazing. I am on accutane and I’ve just started. I have struggled with acne on my chest and back and nobody knows. My friends all ask why I’m on birth control and I just tell them to regulate my period. It’s really amazing to hear someone who went through what I’m going through. It’s nice to know I’m not alone in this long, emotional straining , and though journey. Thank you for telling your story and putting it out there. It really means a lot to me and others out there struggling with the same issues. Being someone who is as young as I am, and taken every medication and topical before accutane it is nice to know there are others who don’t have perfect skin. Thank you for this amazing video.

[@morganz.653]

You're amazing, Chantel. I really enjoy the videos that you've been doing lately about personal issues.

[@donnaball1478]

This really spoke to me because I've been dealing with hormonal acne for years from PCOS and I've tried so many things for it to get better. Recently it's improved from birth control and I'm now using differin and have seen improvements. Thank you for talking about this, it really helped boost my self esteem and confidence to continue finding what works for me and to show that I'm not alone. 🤗💯

[@kellyk180]

She honestly is so pure

[@ua9242]

I have acne and no one else does...

[@sarahtasmiahrahman1620]

Wolf Girl same here :(

[@ilovehachiko3697]

Wolf Girl Same😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@calleigh1762]

Uhh I know it sucks

[@kadencekieronski9004]

Wolf Girl literally me in my school! 😶

[@dosanjh9362]

I legit have no pimples finally!!! I use; - Bioré charcoal facial cleanser twice a day - Clean & Clear astringent once a day - Calamine drying lotion for any small pimples - 5% Benzyl Peroxide cream on problem areas - African Shea Butter MY SKIN GLOWS. i’m not even kidding when i say that everyone always asks “what highlight are you using”? but it’s all natural!

[@merlinb3568]

TWD Xx what do u mean by problem areas ?

[@dosanjh9362]

Merlin b any pimples that are starting up or the small bumps on the forehead

[@sierranapier3510]

Hmmm...may have just found the love of my life right here😂

[@graceyloufb]

I'm 33 and have had acne since I started puberty at 11. Totally get the struggle of trying EVERYTHING and have finally taken the plunge into Accutane. It's only been a month, but I'm already hopeful! I've dealt with the blows to my self esteem over two decades and retouching my photos is basically an art form now. Now to dealing with the physical scars will be my next challenge. Thank you for sharing your journey. It's easy to think you're alone in this especially as an adult.

[@LadyPeters]

I love Chantel's voice, always have...it's so soothing🙃

[@marywright730]

Thank you so much for sharing! I’ve struggled with acne for the past decade or so and it just sucks being an adult and still having acne. It’s just nice to know that it’s not just me because it sometimes feels like all of my friends are the kind of people that are like “I’m breaking out” and have one teeny tiny pimple that’s easy to hide.

[@kristaj428]

I'm 27 still have acne I know the pain.

[@elifkopat]

Krista Johnson i am 28 and still have it! So freaking annoying

[@Meemzz15]

Adult acne is the worst!! At least when you are a teen its expected at times to have acne! but being 25 and older and having acne just sucks!!! I am so self conscious about it. I wish you both clear beautiful skin

[@bunnyva1490]

Krista Johnson SaMe I've tried everything and they still pop up

[@swirlyxbo0]

Me too!

[@kristaj428]

Meemzz15 same to u

[@saraschulz4508]

I actually still get acne at 22 years old. I finally went to a dermatologist for the first time this year. The benefit is that he really looked at my skin and determined what products I should use and what the plan of action should be. I also have extremely sensitive skin as well as the skin conditions keratosis pilaris and rosacea. I have suffered with borderline severe acne since I was 14. Happily, I can say that my acne is 100% under control with my new skin care routine and prescription topical creams and oral meds (which by the way, are geared for sensitive skin like mine). No birth control necessary! 😊🙆‍♀️

[@vivalachoba]

So when you say under control, has it completely gone away or is it just less? Because i have persistent acne since i was 20 (im 30) and i really dont want to use birth control because i want to have kids. My skin is really sensitive

[@zarrin-_-8431]

Call my acne jake Paul cuz it's everyday bro

[@mrslimjim2219]

😂😂😂

[@moonchild6063]

this is the most underrated comment I've ever seen I'm literally crying😂

[@kelseyjones3349]

This is so helpful and relatable! I also didn't see results until I began taking Spironolactone. Great stuff.

[@Mylife-dc8bw]

Ilysm. Chantal is to pretty, even with acne

[@KeltonElliot]

THIS IS LITERALLY ME!!! The dermatologist tips, the hydration, the no face-touching rule with my friends, the feeling of being an acne/skin expert because of the sheer amount of research I've done-- as I was watching this I was like "yes, yes, yes, this is all literally me," I'm so glad that you posted this video!

[@rayeprescott6819]

Did they ever suggest cutting out dairy? I can't remember hearing that mentioned. Dairy is FULL of hormones and I've heard of people seeing mind blowing results by cutting out dairy. Just curious!

[@Guobtz]

Raye Prescott Doesn't always work. I'm vegan, for non acne related reasons and my body is covered in it at age 26. But I guess it doesn't hurt to try after all everyone is different.

[@kcscreations5397]

I once went dairy-free for a month in the hopes it would help my skin. Unfortunately it didn't, and I'm still trying to figure out what will help. But I have heard it works wonders for some people, but I was unfortunately not one of these people.

[@zainybrainy2000]

I tried this out for over a month and it made no difference. I understand why it would contribute to acne though. Maybe it affects some people more than others?

[@addictedtoprocrastination9986]

Raye Prescott For me cutting out dairy didn’t help. When I used to drink milk I would get acne so I stopped but I still got acne. Now I’m on Accutane and drinking milk (granted I don’t drink much of it and that’s the only dairy product I consume)

[@rayeprescott6819]

Zainab Siddiqi yeah for sure every body is different, just was curious cause for some I’ve heard it was like night and day. Super interesting

[@pleasebemine101]

I've literally had acne for 9 years now, I completely feel your pain. The embarrassment is so real and I'm so thankful that you shared your story

[@koka4077]

Omg I needed this video so much. My acne is at its all time worst and it's been really affecting my self-esteem and mood. So thank you so much for sharing your story! xx

[@blairkott4008]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I have struggled with acne for years (I'm in my 20s now) and have tried every product, home remedy, doctor recommendation, everything out there, and my acne always bounces back. It was always hard as a middle school/ high schooler because none of my friends had acne like I did, and the only people in the media with acne were the "nerds". Ladylike has always been a confidence booster for me; you are all so comfortable in your bodies, and you celebrate that you are beautiful even though you might not be society's idea of "perfect". Thank you for inspiring me. Thank you for helping me become comfortable in my own skin. Thank you for being you.

[@alliyah9270]

I started getting acne at 8 years old in 3rd grade.....I’m 12 right now and I have acne on my face,neck,back,and chest.....fun😂😂😂

[@annabellewilliams9827]

alliyah 267096 BENZAC ACID, i have acne on my face, chest, shoulders and back and IT WORKS, i found it in my local chemist and i will forver love it. But remeber to moisterise as it can dry out your skin

[@susannahedwards7845]

So do I! I started getting it when i was 7 and now i'm thirteen and it's only gotten worst :(. Face, back, neck, chest, upper arms, the whole package.

[@sierranapier3510]

Don't forget shoulders! Just me? Okay...

[@l4rson17]

Same bro, I’m a competitive dancer and I have to always show my chest, back, and shoulders and I have to cover them with makeup and I’m always asked about it. I believe in you and everyone else who is dealing with this. Stay Strong

[@mearawilcox2626]

This really hits home for me and I've struggled with acne for years. Thanks for the positive message!

[@mariaisbobo]

Ahhh, I love Chantel so much! So relatable.

[@halleelaird5479]

I’ve found yet another reason why I love chantel so much. She’s so real. I’ve had so many struggles with acne similar to hers but last year I finally got put on accutane (actually isotretinoin now) and it has been a life saver. Don’t get me wrong, breakouts still happen but they are much easier to control now. It’s comforting to know that other people understand the struggle and that something that caused me an intense amount of anxiety is something not so isolating or abnormal. Thanks Chantel for sharing your story!

[@ssairachaa]

I feel this on such a deep level. I just can't

[@kblake2757]

Oh👏my👏gosh👏 This is my story!!! I tried almost all of the same things as Chantel. I tried doxycycline, minocycline, tetracycline and accutane, plus 2 topicals daily. Finally at 26 I switched dermatologist and suggested that I may have hormonal cystic acne like my mother because nothing else was working for me. My dermatologist at the time didnt believe it could be hormonal acne because I was in my teens and everyone gets acne. With my new doctor I asked for spirnolactone. My mom had been taking it since 1993 and it controllers her acne very well. Finally someone was willing to listen to my suggestion. I have been on it for a little over a year and use differen gel and clindamycin gel. My face is much clearer and I have very few break outs. I relate to this story so much. I’m happy to find something that works for me and I hope everyone struggling with acne finds what works for them.

[@thequeerneighbour5872]

I've had acne since I was 13 and I'm 23 now. I still haven't found anything that helps calm it down especially during the time I have my periods but your story gave me hope as I have given up lately so I will carry on trying to find something that will work for me, thank you

[@thequeerneighbour5872]

Hi! I have tried these and sadly do not work for me :-(

[@thequeerneighbour5872]

but thank you for this anyways!

[@thequeerneighbour5872]

thank you! birth control does reduce my acne a little however, it causes major depression and i already suffer from depression so i figured by the small amount birth control fixes its not worth making my depression worse;; im so glad it worked for you! it's a long road ahead but i will find something that works one day!

[@butterfly7171]

I love that you're sharing your story for people that are going through this aswell. The only thing that I find so weird is the ammount of medication you tried. I'm from the Netherlands and there's such a huge difference in the US with taking medication. It blows my mind sometimes. Anyway I think it's great that you're putting this story out there!

[@brooketufankjian7459]

Love you Ladylike you inspire me sooooooomuch ❣️💗❤️💜💎😊⭐️☀️💞💖

[@em71782]

This video is why so many of us love you!!!! Thank you for making me feel more comfortable in my skin. Bumps and all. All of you amazing ladies make my day better

[@YokoIgurashi]

I have LOTS of acne scars :( The worst part is that mine started *after* high school, when I was 19-20, and it hasn't gone away...

[@lindatait5326]

You do know you have always been beautiful don’t you? Thank you for talking about this, I hope people will se it and be inspired xx

[@oreostix8186]

thank you sm for this 💓💓

[@romydoran891]

As someone who is going through this right now, this is really refreshing to watch. It feels as if i’m the only one who is struggling with it. After taking two rounds of Doxycycline with no results, I found that Bactrim worked for me. A year later, everything came back full force. Now, i’m going to a naturopath and my skin has improved tremendously. It’s amazing to see how different everyone is when it comes to what medications/products work for them. Thank you so much for this video, I really needed it.

[@katychavez7959]

I really needed this video. I'm 18 and I'm really struggling with it

[@kylie._.xx0]

I'm now a sophomore in high school and my acne is finally starting to get better but I still have pimples now and again, I'm currently sorta on Accutane meaning that its been prescribed to me and I have the pills but I've taken a break because of how dry my skin got and I had awful back pain where I physically couldn't move. I'm finally starting to make peace with my skin and find products that work for me. thank you so much chantel for making this video not only for me but everyone else out there who has dealt​ and or currently dealing with acne.

[@lakshmitahal5747]

This is such an important video! I love the fact that they have someone who has actually struggled with acne talking about it and not someone with perfect skin who's like "jUst DRinK waTeR"

[@Eunmi24]

Luckily I didn't suffer with severe acne. Got pimples mainly on my forehead and little bit on my cheeks. I tried a lot of drugstore acne cleanser but it didn't do anything for me. So I tried proactiv, and it surprisingly worked well for me. Then I switched to a Korean skincare routine, which also helps. Now I rarely get any pimples.

[@anastasiathumser1008]

Ugh I relate... I started getting pimples when I was 11, and I was a late bloomer if anything....

[@disasterpiece6866]

Anastasia Thumser same wtf

[@Minnazs]

I have horrible acne and I watched this video when it came out and I remembered that long “s” medicine at the end that ended up helping you! I just went to my dermatologist today and she also prescribed me a long “s” medication. I got in the car and immediately looked up this video and forwarded to the end to see if it’s the same medication, and it is! So yayyyy this video gave me so much hope!! Here’s to clear skin! Cheers! 🍻

[@flo6051]

Those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind❤

[@mowdiemakes]

I'm currently struggling with my acne and this video definitely lifted my spirits. It is really frustrating to deal with and see everyday and it's nice to have someone remind you that acne isn't the end of the world. So thanks. It really helps

[@memykpop]

I've had small pimples or bumps on my face and forehead, arms, back and chest, they were very small and not oily that I thought it was allergy reaction to something I'm eating, my skin cleared up from age 19-23 then BAM crazy acne is here, I tried facials, creams and antibiotics, but then I asked my doctor to prescribe me accutane which he did, and it's been amazing I haven't had any pimples, all the bumps on my body and face went away, I'm so so so so happy with my face, I don't think I've ever been this comfortable in my own skin

[@compassion2126]

Thank you soo much for making this video about the struggle of acne. Ive suffered with it for years and it feels hopeless and I avoid pictures. People dont talk about this enogh, and it is very isolating.

[@abbieisgaming]

I had almost the same exact experience. Spironolactone is a Godsend.

[@vashappeninlainey]

Abbie Brown does it need prescription?

[@abbieisgaming]

Elaine Perez Yes! I had it prescribed to me by my dermatologist

[@kklg2011]

Please give us more Chantel content! I love this and could listen to her talk all day!

[@skeletononesie8332]

I got my period when I was 9, and omg, my face was literally a war zone, I remember when I was in 5th grade, there was this girl called Alexa, and she called me to turn my back and so I did, and she went "ahhh, omg what happened to your face", and then she ran away. I remember feeling so embarrassed and crying when I came home, I'm a freshman now, and STILL have acne.

[@elleseay5870]

Thanks for sharing your story! I ended up on spironolactone after about 15 years of fighting my acne. Around the time I tried it (abt 9 years ago), my dermatologist told me that it was just starting to be used for acne as it was created to treat heart conditions. It drastically helped my hormonal breakouts and constantly oil-slicked skin.

[@whitneyhouston187]

right now, i have the same acne she had when she was a teenager. it makes me so upset and with summer coming, i’m scared to even go to a public pool.

[@kaitlynj.7389]

I've had acne for as long as i can remember and I've always been extremely self conscious of my face. I've tried everything under the sun and even my parents are so tired of trying products that don't work. It has definitely gotten a bit better because I've started using natural products on my skin. I'm less self conscious but i still very uncomfortable and would rather be clear but I'm glad i have finally gotten out of the sadness that my acne caused me. Thank you for this video it really helped me a lot, i also really like how open you were with your story 👍

[@frieda1471]

i’m so lucky to have clear skin, honestly i couldn’t even imagine the struggle people go through

[@madisonpollard2769]

I have mostly clear skin. It's fantastic to not have to deal with anything serious.

[@sugasgummysmileistooadorab4026]

Same..I am 16 and I've never had a pimple..

[@rayans6875]

You make me feel sooo good 😒thanks 😔

[@alliemarie918]

You're soooo lucky there have been times where my whole face except for my eyes was covered with zits

[@frieda1471]

I was being sympathetic for any one struggling with acne. I wasn’t being horrible. You’ve took it way too personally

[@af1saucy]

All I gotta say is I love Chantel. She makes me feel safe. I need more Chantie vids!!! Proud of you!!!

[@schylarcollins4866]

yas queen u r an inspiration 🙌🏻 frickin beautiful. i’m growing up with acne too and i major struggle with it and my brothers always make fun of me 😂

[@kaitlynstephens3784]

This literally made me cry because it’s almost been 10 years for me and I am struggling still but to know you went through the same thing helps so much. ❤️

[@KalypsoKlowdz5544]

i STILL have acne at 26. have had it since i was 14 and at this point i dont care anymore. i have it. whatever. sometimes its worse than some days. sometimes im kind of clear. i at least always have a few.

[@britneypellouchoud2948]

I am currently going through my second round of Accutane. I took my first round at 12, and after I finished, it got exponentially worse. Right now it's getting better slowly. I related to this video so much.

[@daniah5427]

When I first got pimples I thought it was natural. But my family is so mean to me about my pimples. That is the main reason im so self conscious..

[@irissimmons7737]

Dania Hassan That’s called mental abuse. Your family is sick.

[@DanielVargas-bi1pg]

Dania Hassan yeah, that happened to me too. My family always pointed out my acne and made fun of it. Don’t worry. It will get better. Trust me. 😊

[@danielagomez3559]

thank you for sharing Chantel!! i'm 19, in college, and currently on my own journey with acne (ongoing for a little over 6 years 😔). everywhere i look, everyone's already outgrown their acne (if they even had any to begin with) and everybody has super clear skin, but i'm not giving up!! i've recently been to the dermatologist and have seen some positive results!! here's to hoping for clear skin, everybody!!

[@audreybunce8361]

I was on birth control for acne & it made me throw up at 6am every single morning(at 5 foot 9, I weighed 119pounds), I got my period every 2weeks, and got ovarian cysts. After a year, I finally stopped taking it after trying to find the right dosage and it just never worked. A while later, I found a lump in my chest too, and just like Chantel, I had a Fibroadenoma and had to have a biopsy and checkups twice a year... it was so not worth it...

[@linneaconnery3828]

Audi B all forms of birth control I have tried make me throw up to! And Ive researched it and asked my doctor but have not found a reason. I am also quite a low weight (5’6 115 lbs) so maybe that has caused it

[@audreybunce8361]

Linnea Connery Definitely ask your doctor if it is the pill! I went to all kinds of appointments & they even put me on anti-stress pills (didn’t work & I still threw up). I lost a total of 40 pounds in a year on bc! Ask your doctor to check for cysts on your ovaries, they won’t harm you & normally go away on their own, but they said that’s what the bc caused, causing me to throw up every morning! I hope you feel better soon!!!

[@linneaconnery3828]

Audi B i have tried the pill and the patch but thats all so i hope there is some kind of birth control out there that will work for me

[@audreybunce8361]

Linnea Connery try asking for the lowest dosage! It might help😊

[@celineypie]

This is likely because you already had high levels of estrogen (birth control is basically synthetic estrogen). Taking even more estrogen when your body already has a high amount can cause cystic acne, cysts, breast swelling and weight gain, etc.

[@adventurewontwait2020]

This is so brave and beautiful. You are a mighty voice for those who dont feel strong enough to use their own yet.

[@randeerae9077]

I love chantel ❤❤❤

[@snolan12534]

It's such a relief to know you aren't the only person struggling with acne. Our journeys are eerily similar! But as of right now, I'm currently on my 2nd cycle of doxycycline in an attempt to fight off a perioral-dermatitis episode. Hoping it'll work this time 🤞

[@beanwithajob6777]

Thank you this helped I have acne

[@rebekahmeyers4405]

I love these videos where I get to hear and see more about and of you Chantel!! Thank you for this, I love how confident you have become in sharing all of this xxx

[@lilykathleen1856]

Love you guys

[@torihighley6802]

I feel like I couldnt have watched this on a better day... I went out in public today for the first time in probably 14 years (since I was 12 and started getting acne) withOUT makeup on. It was so refreshing and amazing to not feel like I need to cover up my skin. For the first time in 14 years I have clear skin. It feels amazing.

[@pipertruong1482]

love yor vids you inspire me so much

[@rachel1781]

I have acne but it’s more like lots of red bumps across my t-zone and chin. I started getting them probably when I was about 9, and didn’t know what to do about it. I have been so insecure about them for over two years now and always am trying to cover them up. I do have makeup, but it’s just powder that does little to cover them up. Now though, I am so fed up with worrying about whether my face looks ok or not that I just own it and go out with little or no makeup on. And let me tell you, it feels great. I feel amazing without any foundation on! And I think I look better without it. If anyone is like me and is insecure about their face, please just know that you are beautiful inside and out, no matter how much acne you have.❤️❤️❤️

[@Holdmymawashi]

Being 30 and having both acne and grey hairs at the same time yay 😑

[@HandmadebyKyleigh]

Same, only I'm 44

[@irissimmons7737]

Drestin Black You’re 44 and you have that profile pic?

[@iraali5794]

@@irissimmons7737 Maybe their child?

[@emilytiedemann8526]

I've been on most of these medications, so it feels good to see this on YT discussed by a content creator that I think is beautiful! I had most of these medications in high school and middle school, and I just graduated college with some acne, so it's good to think about my future and how this may clear up better in my 20's and 30's!

[@ninapaulette7320]

I kind of had the same journey as you. Started with everything from random brands bought at drug stores, to prescribed topic creams, geIs and antibiotics. Then I made the decision to go on accutane for 6 months. Worked wonders but I still get breakouts. I’m wondering what your skin care routine is? I still struggle to find good skin care products that help me.

[@au84532]

I genuinely love Chantel so much. She's talented, she's honest, she seems like she's got her life together, she's GORGEOUS, she's queer but it doesn't define who she is, she's everything I think women should look up to.

[@TheLostRobin]

The I pledge program is kinda intense

[@mimiherr2288]

Raven Deam OMG SO TRUE I missed a couple of days because my pregnancy test and Ipledge were too far away from when I picked it up

[@TheLostRobin]

Mimi Herr it’s so strict, I have had the same thing happen to me and insurance doesn’t always work well with the system

[@_dyani]

as someone who still struggles with acne, this was profoundly moving.

[@kennedythompson3520]

"We are pimply teens" 😂

[@cameronstarrett8051]

I struggled with acne starting in 5th grade and actually has severe acne in 8th grade. Acutane completely changed everything and cleared up my acne. If it wasn't for acutane I would probably have horrid acne to this day. I tried everything, just like you. This video means a lot.

[@thehopeofeden597]

Maybe it's just because I'm black, so the color blends in more, but I've never cared about acne. It's just skin for me. Still a great video though!

[@thehopeofeden597]

Jamela Moore Eh. Doubtful. I've never had any sort of bodily insecurity. Not with scars, acne, stretch marks etc. I do hope you feel better and find that this video helps you either way though!

[@irissimmons7737]

Uhm... I’m black and I feel like it stands out WAY more. Especially if they’re whiteheads. I get super self conscious and can’t even walk to my mailbox without putting on some foundation or concealer. You’re so lucky to have the mindset where it just doesn’t bother you, I’m way too self conscious. ❤️

[@MaeveIsConfused]

As a very, very pale girl...acne sucks. I have pondered suicide and cried just looking at my face too many times. My parents don't want to pay for a dermatologist appointment so I have just been ridiculed and abused by both myself and others. Its terrible. Youre very lucky to be blessed with such hidden acne....cause acne is a horrific beast.

[@squeezme88]

Thank you for making this video Chantel. This helps "normalise" it for me a bit because I still have random bursts of acne that refuse to go away to this day. You're the best! :)

[@cidniem]

remember the times when people thought i was original to say 'first' when they were the 647th comment?

[@madisonfitzpatrick7652]

crookshanks the cat lol

[@Ella-ps5cn]

What do you mean remember? It still happens.

[@cidniem]

Eeejee See lol true 😂

[@emilykatwyk8256]

love love love this! I’ve been on accutane for about 6 months and it’s been really hard mentally. It’s really nice to know that others can relate to this.