Hormonal Acne + The Pill: Curing My Hormonal Acne Naturally

This has been a long awaited, highly anticipated video which is really close to my heart. I've been feeling quite anxious to upload it but the aim of this channel is to help others, whether that be through health, fitness or acne struggles.
I truly hope this helps someone who is currently struggling with hormonal acne because I know how emotionally damaging it really is.

[@Goldeexo]

When you said “every morning I would wake up and touch my face” that literally hit me like a ton of bricks. I find myself in the middle of the night scratching at my face while I'm sleeping, trying to get my acne off. Acne is really no joke. It's taken over my life, literally.

[@cristinavallejos4230]

I dont why , but I want to cry with this, you are the FIRST person thet really understand what really means to have hormonal acné, its terrible, it sucks, no matter how many masks you do, no matter the kind of diet, an the worst part is when you try EVERYTHING and nothing solve your acné problems. Most people dont undserstand the frustation that you have, when you have hormonal acné , they think that you do nothing for help yourself. Have acné decresses a Little bit your self confidence beacuse when you are talking to someone they are looking to your acné, some days that you wake up and look at the mirror and you see how bad is your acné that day that you prefer to stay at home. Thak you so much! this help me a lot! I am going to suscribe!

[@aidensky6582]

please try L lysine it really helps acne

[@dimikaradzhova921]

This is exactly what I think

[@yuktisehgal4924]

the *AcneCureOnline. Com* system REALLY helped me keep my skin under control on a LONG TERM basis without the side effects of drugs and most over the counters.

[@MadisonDohnt]

I hope you ended up finding the answers

[@willkit1830]

I do understand your frustration. I had hormonal acne for 10 years. I been on birth control pills, side effects were very bad on mental side, however helped with skin. When I stopped taking the pills my acne become worth. I recently tried new PepFactor treatment it's getting popular and believe me or not it Stopped my acne for good. Do it I believe if it helped me it will help anyone for sure :)

[@YulichkaXO]

I literally just cried my eyes out watching this because this is exactly how I feel. Paying a visit to my doctor tomorrow. Hopefully things start looking up soon. Thank you for sharing this, it's nice to feel like i'm not alone.

[@ThePrivet18]

Hun. It is just an acne. I know, the word ''just'' seems a bit weird, but it is. It is just a small part of your life that is not perfect, and that's ok. You are not alone, and one day you will understand how small the ''problem'' was. You are beautiful, don't ever doubt that.

[@jessicam94]

I used to have acne too, and i hated how i look, but then i read this "How you look should be the least interesting part of you" and now i always think about that.

[@martinerose4947]

It's so nice knowing that other people are going through similar things! I have to go tomorrow and get heaps of blood tests and scans to figure out what's happening with me, and it's so nice to know that other people are going threw/have gotten threw the same stuff!

[@user-mo9qq4ly8p]

Julia Shcherbakov how did your visit go

[@YulichkaXO]

I just started on accutane 1 week ago. Documenting my Journey on my channel, so check it out if you are interested. I'm very hopeful that it will work out :)

[@carlinalicon4378]

I’ve cried many hours about my skin. And at school if I didn’t wear makeup people make fun of my skin but if I wear makeup people say I look cakey so I have no solution

[@milestogo31]

Carlina Licon Uhh! People can be extremely insensitive and mean. Please don't pay to heed to such negativity. I know when you have acne even the makeup doesn't feel like a friend anymore. But don't worry , things WILL get better. Try quitting dairy and sugar and see of your skin calms down. Otherwise , get your hormones checked. Also follow the skincare routine ; cleansing , toning and moisturizing. See if your skin loves oils and try using jojoba and Rosehip oil but if they cause any breakouts, use any other non-comedogenic moisturizer. All the very best !

[@nazmalik4155]

My 12 year old daughter feeling same like you and i dont know what to do,nothing seems like working on her,she is always upset when she come back from school.😣😣

[@lucarenzi3422]

Carlina Licon this kind of people literally SUCK.

[@got7btsexomxsvtbp553]

Carlina Licon sameeeeee heree...hold my hand cause i relate so muchhh

[@taylorhowes2008]

i feel you. i spent many hours crying myself to sleep because of my skin. no else had acne and i stuck out like a sour thumb

[@TattiPark]

This video honestly made me cry, because I can relate so much to everything you were saying. Acne is probably one of the worst things that has happened to me, and I understand that people have worse problems, but this is crazy how much acne can affect your self-esteem and how much it can fuck with your confidence in general. I really hope everyone who has acne right now stays strong, because it will pass and you will love yourself again.

[@sierrabecker6700]

This is so relatable.... My skin is getting so bad and idk what to do anymore, it's making me hate myself.

[@Billythachikk]

Do you guys know what caused it? That's the first step. It took be months to find out why I broke out.

[@Lenervik]

Try to cut out dairy to see if that helps :)

[@jazlorie7342]

Ive been hospitalized last March 2016 due to depression. I really had bad acne as in really bad in the last 15 years and I started visiting a dermatologist last 2011 and stopped seeking treatments first quarter of last year.Then I did research and made experiments on what to take,eat and apply on my face.Now, finally Ive come-up on a decision to start a 100 Days Acne-Free Challenge to myself which started just a few days ago.Also, I made a slideshow for the progress on the last 5 days and saw an improvement so lets see what happens next. Everything will be alright dear. You are not alone in this dilemma. I sincerely hope you will be okay soon. Goodluck to everyone here. :)

[@Billythachikk]

Lorie Cogal Looking forward to following your journey! I hope your skins clears up, we all deserve to be happy with ourselves

[@christinelim4638]

I started using dermalogica ultracalming range the cleanser and barrier repair cream. Im amazed! its cleared my acne and controls it. I just got some samples first to try.

[@groovintothebeatjr]

I completely agree with you about people not being able to relate. Unless someone has had severe acne they really don't know how sad it can make you and how it makes you lose all self-confidence. Awesome video by the way xx

[@ilovemusic8ify]

+groovintothebeatjr I think it's about your looks in general. Whether you have bad skin, are overweight or unhappy with the way your body looks, it can have a huge impact on your self-confidence.

[@fifi_cute]

+ilovemusic8ify I have been overweight and had good skin and then now I'm pretty skinny and have absolutely terrible skin. It's ten times worse than in the photos she showed. NOTHING compares to having bad skin. I have been skipping school bc of how bad my skin looks, I have been refusing meeting invitations from the very few friends that I have because of it, I have never been the one to approach a classmate at the beginning of a new school year and introduce myself because my skin looked so bad that I knew I would see disgust on their face. NOTHING compares to having terrible skin.

[@ilovemusic8ify]

Toud J I don't necessarily agree. I think it depends on the individual, I have the same issues with my overweight and stretch marks and stuff..

[@tania2299]

Being overweight isnt a problem honestly. Maybe im wrong because i cant relate to it. Im skinny and have bad skin. But honestly acne skin is nothing compared to cancer, having butterfly or birthmarks on your skin. Yes its annoying and it hurts. I've know from my experience with it. It dont make you ugly, everyone is beautiful with and without it. It isnt a problem because everyone gets it. Everone gets 1 or 2 sometimes but it goes away fast for them who have good genes. Stop saying that you are ugly and not blessed. You are beautiful the way you are. And yes sometimes these insecurities create more anxiety but just live with it.

[@teganreneebeauty5230]

So right! People who haven't dealt with acne have no idea! Easy to say "you're so vein" when you have perfectly flawless skin. It sucks waking up everyday not wanting to see anyone or even look at yourself in the mirror. This video has really helped me ❤️

[@GloryEscuzar]

Tegan Renee Beauty please to do parasite cleansing

[@naydaro4441]

"I would rather be obese and have good skin" Literally my thoughts these past few months. :(

[@tania2299]

Agree

[@emilyhenderson8733]

I literally said this to my boyfriend yesterday!

[@iamnotme3986]

No, no you don't. I have started sprouting horrible acne as of last year. But I would not rather be obese. At least my weight is something I can manage.

[@LaYoutuber954]

I’m obese and have acne 🤦🏻‍♀️🤯🤣😭

[@naydaro4441]

@@LaKZbinr954 I 100% see the insensitivity in my comment. Since that comment, I am 20lbs heavier. I am not obese but there is so much I have learned in this bigger body. I still have the acne too...We are more than our appearances. I am trying to believe and feel that for myself. Body image issues are so challenging to deal with. I am sending you so much love, warm hugs, and the biggest apology for my comment.

[@ayuadams]

I think everyone born with naturally good skin should watch this to understand what some of us with not-so-great-skin go through. This is very very educational and exactly what some go through. Breaking out isn't necessary diet or make-up or lifestyle. Sometimes it's just uncontrollable. Hate it when some people go like oh quit make-up all that gunk is causing u to break out. Like dude stfu. Lol....

[@xerxeswallace7837]

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[@laylajones4260]

Thankyou @ayuadams

[@kavya869009]

Omg. Thank uuuuuu for this comment. I always felt this way and thought I was the only one. Bless u 😢🙏

[@nyanniaprince4288]

Omg, I’m one of those people that genetically we all have good skin. I have always had flawless skin, maybe a breakout 4 times a year but for the most part, glass skin. I went off of hormonal birth control and then boom just like that I developed acne. It’s been almost a year now since stopping BC and it still hasn’t cleared up yet, but I have so much faith that it will clear up in the next 1-2 months. I never understood what those who struggle with acne deal with until now and when my skin heals and returns to its normal state, oh how appreciative I will be of my skin. This experience has truly humbled me but I’m thankful for it because my skin healing and going back to normal with make me appreciate it so much more! I’m so sorry you are dealing with acne, I feel your pain ❤️

[@chantelstephens904]

​@@nyanniaprince4288did it end up clearing up?

[@stephJBlover]

Everything you said is what I have been going through for years. It touched me so much that I cried. Thank you for this video! It shows that I just have to find a hormone specialist to help me, because the signs my body are showing are not normal. I gain weight easily and have a ton of cellulite, despite eating healthy; my acne covers my cheeks entirely, that I have to photoshop them out of pictures; I'm losing a ton of hair, and the only way I have been maintaining it is through Rogaine; I sweat profusely out of nowhere; and the list goes on. When I go to the doctor, they always brush it aside and say that nothing is wrong with me or they blame it on genetics, but this is NOT a genetics problem. My parents never had this problem during my age. The doctors never listen to me, but my body clearly screams that there is something wrong with me. So now I'm just going to request to see a hormone specialist, because I can't take this anymore. You inspired me to seek help, so I thank you for that :)

[@SarahsDay]

+storres0413 Wow your symptoms are pretty much identical to mine! Mainstream doctors always do that don't they! They say oh you're fine, or they laugh at you encase you are stressing about your skin and hair, and I found that often my doctors would sit there, smirk and say, you need to relax, you could be in a worse position. That was NOT what I was there to here. Thats why I am sooo happy finding a holistic based doctor who treats me through food, diet and herbs. Don't be deterred by your doctors, I urge you to find a holistic practitioner who can provide you with the information and guidance that you need! Good luck chick! I hope you can cure your acne and balance your hormones xx

[@emilyl3828]

I’m feeling the exact same way at the moment. I’m covered in acne on my chin and cheeks, and jawline. I feel depressed because of it, I’ve got skin rashes, I also gain weight and struggle to loose it, I have cellulite and cyctsic pimples on my back and chest as well, I hate it so much and doctors have not done anything about it, I also stress easily. I feel like there is something wrong, I can not still crying at times because of it. How do you go about finding a hormonal specialist?

[@barryrodriguez6149]

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[@oneofakind3004]

Omg she is dead on. 5 yrs now i been living in hell with all this now i have an idea of what to do. For the life of me i couldn't figure out what happened to me i used to be very pretty and nice body now im just ugly and my body went to hell lol i hope i can still reverse this

[@RebeccaWife1Mom4]

The same. I have had acne since I was 12 and I am almost 39! I can relate 100%!

[@janemarie5538]

Literally my thoughts today: ”I’d rather be obese and have good skin.” sigh...hormonal acne is truly a struggle

[@alishashadows9599]

You haven’t been obese. I’m both so...

[@myungyaz]

she literally speaks my thoughts

[@jordanal7036]

Awe and now your pregnant, thats so cute. Im literally crying.... i love seeing this journey

[@EasyBreezie]

This is extremely relatable and I feel your pain because my health reflects on my FACE as wellll

[@leabautista4438]

You’re lucky because here in the Philippines there’s no naturopathic doctor.

[@adryrodriguez5245]

Everything you just said I can relate so much that I even cried. I hate my acne because I practically can't live my life happily... I'm always feeling self concise when I'm talking to people that I don't even look at them I just stare at the floor or act as if I'm looking somewhere else just so they don't stare at me and days when I don't want to wear makeup I do anyway just to hide my acne....Even when I had a boyfriend ( We broke up) I almost didn't want to be with him because I was always feeling self concise about him staring at my acne and being disgusted by me. I just want to be happy with my skin.

[@GlamifiedGoddess]

awh I totally can relate to you. I'm 18 now and I've been struggling with acne since I was 11, it's gotten a lot better now. I recommend exfoliating, using masks and aloe Vera gel it's very good for your skin! my skin has gotten so much better since using organic and natural products only!

[@naomyescobar3751]

Same! oh my goodness 😪

[@NessAnnaJb]

Adriany Inost

[@navnav8917]

Adriany Inostroza Same... they need to find a freaking cure for acne already

[@santosmia12]

i can relate ive had acne for a year now and ik that's not bad but it is for me, i feel so ugly all the time and if sucks, i'm going on birth control in a couple days ☹️

[@kirsteng8126]

Im here in 2020 and I have to say I can relate! I struggle with hormonal acne and problematic skin in general. I am looking at birth control to try and fix my skin and am somewhat nervous to try that. I hope everyone who has issues with their skin, to get clear skin!

[@laurenelizabeth2955]

Birth control won’t fix it. It will take it away as long as you’re on it. There’s always the possibility that once you come off of it, your acne will return. I am struggling as well. I’ve been on the pill in the past and my skin was AMAZING. I got off it almost a year ago and my acne is back and bad. I’m debating going on it again but what will happen once I go off it? IM SO SCARED!!!

[@laurenelizabeth2955]

I was on tri sprintec if you’re curious

[@daniellehinkson7636]

Thanks for sharing.im having all d same problems.Hair fall..acne...no periods in 3 months. It is so stressful.

[@augustrose5]

You should watch Earth Mama Medicine's video called BIRTH CONTROL: FACTS, HAZARDS & ALTERNATIVES.

[@kirsteng8126]

@los† three months ago I finally started my birth control and it works very well! I use Loryna. My skin took about two weeks and now I only get a few breakouts here and there.My hormones were unbalanced and my acne was a result of it. That is just my personal experience but im now too scared to ever come off of it.

[@jessjms1181]

This is the realist hormonal acne video. Very insightful!! Rooting for you!

[@yvonnegrundy9765]

Sounds weird to say but it’s so heartwarming and comforting to know that other people go through this too. I can definitely relate to you Sarah and to all the others who have commented on the video. It’s so nice to see you happy and with clear skin. I sincerely hope that those who are struggling find their cure. I am also on this journey and praying I find my cure as well❤️

[@kierstynnicole6039]

I’ve been struggling for years now with my hormonal cystic acne, I’ve changed my diet, changed my skincare to all natural and organic products, stopped wearing makeup, drink tons of water, etc. and sometimes my skin will be super clear for a few days then it’ll become super inflamed and red again, tiny zits everywhere, huge oil glands and build up, under the surface ginormous cystic acne and it’s so discouraging. I started taking vitamins about 1-2 months ago and have seen slight changes in my skin but nothing drastic. This video had encouraged me to find an all natural holistic doctor to help me with my acne. Thank you for this! You’re so inspiring and real and it’s so appreciated. Love you ❤️

[@kimberlystierhoff9091]

Look up Alani nu balance. Im in the same exact boat as you! Today is my first day of the supplement and im really hopeful! Im have cystic acne since I was 12!. I am 25 and so done!

[@bean5460]

This relates to me on such a deep, emotional level. I can't believe someone else actually understands (sounds selfish but it just feels like i'm the only one) ahh I needed to hear this. I hope one day my skin clears up :( x

[@Babyduzzit]

bean xo no i have depression... and my skin makes it worst i feel so fucking hideous , my acne is so bad ai have dark spots everywhere

[@albabeu6447]

I cried with everything you said bcs I couldn’t relate more

[@dale27272]

same i literally started sobbing. every single thing i could relate to.

[@midboys]

Same

[@TainaPR]

I cried with your story. I have gone through all of these. I used to have great skin but all of the sudden I had horrible acne. It was deep in my skin on my cheeks and chin, it hurt everytime I made any type of expression. Later on, it moved to my body, my back and my chest. I still struggling with it and don't know what to do anymore. Like you it makes me depressed but I shouldn't be depressed because it causes more acne. I don't like anyone looking at me. I don't like taking pictures because even with a filter you can tell. I don't date and it has definitely made my confidence disappear. It's ruining my life! 😭 Thanks for sharing your story and being so honest and open about it ❤

[@rz7670]

this is the most sincere, honest and relatable post on acne. thank you for sharing your journey.

[@kaitlynontiveros7816]

Wow I didn't expect to cry while watching this video. I struggled with acne about 2 years ago, went to a dermatologists, got on some type of antibiotic and it cleared up. Now fast forward to today, my acne is back, more painful and irritated than before. It's hard going into public, no amount of makeup will even cover it. Patients at work will make comments, trying to "help", when it just makes me feel worse about myself. I don't want to go back on the pills but right now it seems like its the only solution. I worked so hard to rebuild my self esteem once my skin finally cleared up, and it seems like in just a blink of an eye I am back to square one and if theres a light at the end of the tunnel its no where in sight right now...

[@jodih9000]

Kaitlyn Ontiveros I’m sorry you go thru that, so do I. I’ve been on and off antibiotics for 2 decades bc it’s the only thing that helps. Been battling acne for 30 of my 42 years of life I’m just tired now and hopeless about it. Good luck to u 💖

[@maalavikaganesh]

I know this is a comment that I am leaving on a video that you made four years ago, but listening to you talk about the way you felt mentally while suffering from cystic, hormonal acne has helped me so much. I have suffered with acne pretty much my whole adolescence. I got my very first pimple in seventh grade, and things only escalated from there. In high school I saw a dermatologist and she put me on a pill that worked, but was very much a temporary fix. Along with that pill that she had prescribed to me (this was not a birth control pill, but another kind of pill used for acne), I was using several different topical creams which only worked a miniscule amount. My skin would fluctuate and go from good and bad and I figured when I became an adult it would get better. That was a completely wrong assumption. My skin FIRED up bad when I got to college. I have never ever seen my skin like this before. I used to only breakout around my chin and cheek area, but now I have cystic pimples all over my forehead, ALL over my chin, and flare ups here and there on my cheeks. Not only do I have these pimples, but my acne scars prevent me from not wearing makeup everyday, which I know is not good for my skin either. This has severely impacted my self-image and mental health. Every morning I wake up and the first thing I do is check if my pimples are still there. I have been on birth control for two months now, hoping that it will start showing me some signs of improvement. My parents and sibling (and even my friends) tell me that they dont notice my pimples, that my skin is "really not that bad", and other things that are meant with good intention but dont usually end up helping me. It is SO hard to accept yourself when you cant even look at yourself in the camera, in pictures, and in the mirror in general. I find it hard to take selfies or even look at myself in the mirror when I am brushing my teeth. Hopefully I find a solution for myself soon. It is so so nice hearing it from someone else's perspective, to know that I am not alone in this, and to just read the comments on this video :)

[@winniechen4311]

from personal experience, cutting out diary, carbs and sugar really helps with acne!! My chin has never been more clear (first time no random bumps or pimples). Give it a try. going the natural route first before medication since medication can harm you one way or another.

[@theotherevilmonkey72]

Thank you so so much for this! I've never related to a struggle so much, people don't seem to understand the psychological impact of severe acne so it means a lot to have someone understand

[@Hope5821]

I cried while watching this because I know exactly how it feels. Thank you so much for this. My doctor told me to take the pill but I don't think I will. I want to measure my hormone levels and understand the situation better.

[@veganyogi4716]

+en pathos I am in the same boat as you. I was recently taking the pill though and now am going to go off of it to pursue more natural approaches.

[@cc-gx8hr]

Bruh my boyfriend took accutane when he was in Highschool & now has perfect skin while mine is realllllly bad. Every time I complain about it and have breakdowns about it he’s just like “wash your face more. Don’t stress out. If it’s so bad go on accutane” like forreal clear skin people have NO idea the kind of depression that can come w being a full grown adult and the ONLY person in the room who still has hormonal acne. I genuinely HATE sitting standing in the sun or fluorescent lights bc i can feel the bumps sticking out on my skin. I was even on accutane in Highschool and it only made my cold sores flare up insanely and never actually cured the acne. I’m so sick of every person AND the stupid dermatologists treating all acne the same. I finally realized I had fungal acne and hormonal & now by regulating the testosterone w my doctor and taking spiralactone + retin-a + sulfur shampoo masks my skin is finally getting better little by little *exhales*

[@tania2299]

Omg this is so relatable. Especially the food part. Every single day, when my parents will take me to a restaurant, i just sit there and eat home instead. Because diet is what effects my skin most. Sometimes i dont even eat if there isnt any healthy food.

[@priyankarathod7295]

Please don't starve yourself I understand your pain consult a good dermatologist

[@annalissalopes7894]

Hey Sarah, I can't even begin to tell you how incredibly refreshing it is to know that I'm not alone and that their are genuine doctors out there that take a holistic approach to medicine and are willing to really take on board your symptoms and work with you to not only manage your hormones, but also get to the root of the problem rather than just prescribing the pill or another band aid to hide your problems. I recently got "diagnosed" with PCOS after receiving my blood test results which also showed abnormally high testosterone and androgen levels. I can't even believe how similar my experience has been and today I nearly left my doctors of office in tears from the frustration of being told that there was no point exploring any natural alternatives to balancing my hormones and that I should just go back on the pill and get on with my life. I also live in the Shire and would love to know which practitioner you went to as I am desperate to speak to someone who will actually listen, and work with me to help me help myself. If you could give me a recommendation for who you go to I would be so grateful!! You really have been such an inspiration :) xx Thanks

[@SarahsDay]

+Annalissa Lopes Oh my gosh tell me about it!! My 'mainstream' conventional doctor was basically laughing at me when I told her I thought I had PCOS or my hormone levels were out of whack. She didn't care and told me my only options were the pill or roaccutane. The place I went to is called the Happy & Healthy Wellbeing Centre in Miranda, the Naturopaths name is Hayden. I am still super super happy with him and the herbs (hormones tonic) I am taking. Definitely hit them up and book an appointment! Such better quality and care than conventional doctors... in my opinion anyway :) xx

[@analirivera1368]

Thank you so much for uploading this as someone who's struggled with acne for most of her life it's so comforting to know that I'm not alone. This video really hit home and I'm sitting here at work on the verge of tears because it's such a wonderful feeling to finally be understood. You're such a beautiful soul x

[@michiept]

This is one of the best acne video I have seen on youtube. Great information

[@paula-ny7uj]

This is so so so accurate. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing. I’ve never related to anything more in my life. Your whole journey has been exactly like mine, but I’m still struggling with acne and really don’t know what to do anymore.

[@Murjito_session]

How’s it going now?

[@edenbeinbachar1636]

finally, someone that ACTUALLY gets it...my acne was so bad that i wouldn't go to school, i took Acutane and it just destroyed my mental health which made my skin far worse...from that experience i taught myself makeup and today i feel hypocritical bc i'm a makeup artist and i STILL struggle with acne nonstop. thank you for this video, i'm super interested in going to see a holistic doctor like the one you described!! how would i go about finding a person like that??

[@keroberos882]

taking hormone balancing vitamins along with a few others helped my skin so much as well! soo happy to hear someone promote this type of skin healing and I'm very happy for you!:)

[@nejra4857]

Keroberos which exactly

[@JENuaryGirl04]

I take zinc and vitamin c

[@sophiearndt4164]

this video is unbelievably relatable in every way..... i have experienced and been through everything you described. thankyou so much for sharing x

[@noscrubs7198]

I try to convince myself daily that I AM BEAUTIFUL in the LORD. You are ALL beautiful!!! Nothing has helped me more than prayer and trusting God

[@taylorarnold520]

Thank you so so much for posting this. I'm currently going through the exact same thing. I was on the pill for 11 years, went off it for the first time last March of 2018, and starting November of 2018 I had acne that is persistant and will not go away. Finally last month in August my acne was the worst it's ever been. I've been doing everything I can to clear it up, and I thought the same thing you did, there's something internally going on. I'm going to my doctor to get my testosterone and hormone levels checked next month. Thank you so much for posting about this because it feels so good knowing that someone else out there goes through this.

[@tiffnicurley1580]

This is the most reliable, honest and inspirational video I've watched so far. I literally felt as if you where talking about my own experience. I am currently on the verge of taking accutane or BC and I've tried to live my life as natural as possible, so I have been racking my brain and researching on what to do. Sarah, thank you. Your truly inspiring. I cried a little while watching because it really is nice to know that there are people out there that experience what your going through.

[@musicaddict158]

Thank you for making this video. Omg I literally cried while watching this because it is so relatable. You are so beautiful!

[@j1mcnulty1329]

One of the best, in depth video.

[@theholyturtle]

By far the best acne video on KZbin, Thankyou so much X

[@kenyadmiles501]

This video was so amazing, so heartfelt, and relatable. I think sometimes we focus so much on achieving the perfect look on the outside that we don’t even recognize what’s going on inside. This has pushed me to focus on my acne from a totally different lens. I have never commented on a KZbin video but this has given me a new perspective! Thanks Sarah! ❤️

[@Kayoo01]

I'm so glad you shared your story and journey through :) I'm currently struggling with my acne and it's become worse these past few days. I've struggled with acne for so many years and it's hard to hide, I know exactly how you feel when you see someone you know or just strangers in general. I try not to stress about my acne either but I get comments on it that make me want to hide from the world. I hope your skin is doing great atm! Crossed fingers for mine to do the same as well :)

[@EstaC93]

PAUSE!! Ok I'm like half way through the video so far and I relate to this sooo sooo much no one understands but you do

[@djhawke6464]

this is exactly what I've been going through, thank you

[@ritajeammar4951]

me too , i even tried to suicide many times bcs of my bad acne , i hate my self , espeicially when ur family make fun of ur face , it's really hurts

[@tfnvv5469]

Birth control pill: Yazmin If anyone was wondering which bc pill cleared her skin.

[@Megan-fr6pl]

girl, you are so strong. i feel you, staying up at 3am, crying, being insecure. you are strong. you are beautiful too. i strive to be like you.

[@Sincerelymakay]

Thank you so so so much! I’m in the same boat as you were.. right now, I am living an alkaline vegan lifestyle and it has been about 1.5 years since I have been on any form of birth control. I had been on birth control for majority of my mature life, so my body became literally dependent on it. It doesn’t know how to properly regulate my hormones. My acne has been uncontrollable, I have unnecessary cellulite, brittle/thinning hair, abdominal fat, headaches, insanely heavy periods (which last three-4 days and then become nearly nonexistent), moodiness, etc. I find myself caught in a loop of research just trying to explain what my body is telling me.. Your video, by far, has been the closest experience to mine and I just want to thank you so so much. I have been really diving deep into herbs such as damania, sarsparilla and then flax, reishi mushrooms, raspberry leaf tea, etc. This has really helped. In addition, I am about to detox my liver and I have found significant links of the liver to this condition. I haven’t been officially tested because I’m very spiritual and believe in listening to my body; however, I feel that I have an estrogen dominance and very low progesterone which in turn causes higher testosterone as well. This is my first video of yours that I have watched so I’m not sure if you’ve done an update, but I’m really curious to see how you are doing now. Has your body learned how to naturally balance itself yet?

[@amanda2241996]

Hormonal Birth Control ruined my body. I've never been sicker in my entire life...

[@alecoolove]

amanda2241996 Same here ! I used to be sick ALL THE TIME. Also I had chronic yeast infection for a whole year while taking the pill. Since the moment I stopped the pill, I haven't been sick one time and my yeast infections also immediately stopped

[@Laurac_13]

Alex-Anne B. Omg I know this is two years later but this is literally me! I have just gone off it and hope I get the same result 🤞🏼

[@hypnoticelixer3427]

This is meeeee I’m literally dying

[@genericchannel126]

Really? I was prescribed by my psychiatrist for my periods that would make me suicidal and depressed. At the time i have extreme severe acne and it cleared up!

[@genericchannel126]

its different for everyone!

[@MeganSwanson3]

Your story is so beautiful. I totally agree with your view on a more natural lifestyle and was so encouraged! I have moved around a little and am currently looking for a good natural doctor who understands the body and wants to fix the actual problem, not just mask it with drugs/the pill/etc. Thank you for sharing your story, it is such a wonderful inspiration for me to keep pressing forward! Wishing you the best!

[@SarahsDay]

+Megan Swanson You're so welcome!! thanks for your positivity and support lovely xxx

[@natalieedwards8576]

I'm so emotional after watching this video - I've never known for anyone to sum up what I am also going through as well as this. It's so hard and such a struggle. I've subrscribed to your channel and I can't wait to watch more of your videos! Thank you!

[@heatherfarrar3068]

This has been so refreshing. To feel like I'm not alone in something that has been a struggle for me r many years is amazing. Thank you for your honesty and genuine willingness to be raw and real. It's a huge encouragement!

[@clearskinhabits]

Tell me about it. So good to know we can relate to other people's experiences! :) I too used to suffer sever acne and finally I have cleared it!

[@kristenwilkins1793]

i know it’s been years since this video came out but you and your channel help me so much everyday. i’ve been dealing with acne since i was 9 (i’m 18 now) along with major gut health issues. your videos give me hope that even after everything i’ve tried i can still heal my body

[@jennymair792]

This just came up on my suggested videos and it warms my heart to see how much happier you are now ❤️

[@dianadinicola3624]

Oh my god I keep watching and you keep describing my life! Especially obsessing over what you eat for your skin and not even caring about the weight

[@zoeoconnor8543]

I love you so much!! I cried watching this because everything you discussed is what is happening to me !

[@yogik437]

i am speechless.... i had half my thyroid out in 2015 and i’ve been having all of the health issues you referenced here and my primary doctor has repeatedly shot me down. thank you for the first validation in 4 years that i am not crazy and for giving me hope that i can find someone who will help me. it’s nice to know i’m not alone

[@marissacarrozzo7083]

This video truly touched me and I am crying from how much I understand everything you said because it is EXACTLY how I feel right now. Thank you for this video, I need to have my doctor look at everything.

[@embersmae]

I am so glad I found your video :) I feel so much better about myself now knowing that there are other people out there who understand what I feel every day.

[@sophiecathryn3505]

Your skin is literally amazing. I wish I could get there.

[@sarahlimberg514]

Sezzy thank you SO much for talking about this. I am just finishing accurate, but acne is something that I have struggled with for over 10 years now. The shame, depression, and sadness that surrounds severe acne is hard for most people to understand. Thank you for being so open and honest

[@mrsnelliebee]

Literally crying while I hear your story! I am impressed how strong you are and what a difficult path you've been through!

[@rhiannon2311]

literally crying watching this because I know the exact feeling. just wanted to hug you the whole way through this :( much love

[@deyisa]

Sarah

[@michellerestrepo5547]

i'm so glad i found your channel, i have PCOS and i've been struggling to clear my skin and lose weight. thank you so much for your videos!

[@coston1986]

Michelle Restrepo same here. I struggle with pcos. It’s such a difficult condition.

[@winniechen4311]

@@coston1986 Try tweaking your diet!! and to eat less often bc everything we consume something our insulin levels spike up and we want our insulin levels to be low. try intermittent fasting. My period came back with this new diet i did.

[@information1088]

omg all the vitamins 😱 I hope you get to a healthier place. This is so relatable I have PCOS and it gives me hormonal cystic acne thank you for all your information keep strong 🌸

[@annshakable]

I soooo feeeeeeeeel youuu!!! I’ve been struggling so much with my acne to the point i just sit and cry 😭

[@sophialee137]

Oh my god I love you. Literally my skin is going through the same thing u did.. thank u for giving me some hope and making me feel like I’m not the only one:)

[@hannahisobel_]

Literally on roaccutane now and it's taken me a year to persuade myself to go on it because of all its annoying side effects. However, after about 6 years of trying EVERYTHING this is all thats left. I couldn't understand what you're saying more if I tried! thank you for being so honest, hopefully my skin looks as good as yours when I've finished my course on roaccutane❤️

[@clearskinhabits]

Good luck with that Hannah! I've been on accutane and I must admit, it did work on my skin, but it is the last resort and to be honest, I did get acne afterwards so it doesn't cure it 100%. I have finally found that it takes a holistic approach to clear acne. I share how I have acheievd this and things I wished i knew on my channel. I truly hope this helps you!

[@hannahisobel_]

Clear Skin Habits thankyou!! I would much rather clear it holistically if I could! I’ll be sure to check your videos now!!! X

[@winniechen4311]

@@hannahisobel_ girl, just change your diet if you haven't already and your acne will start to gradually clear up! Carbs and sugar are so bad for our hormones and basically our body. I don't eat dairy and no visible carbs or sugar...my skin cleared up. I just have occasional cheat meal if i'm craving (which I do a lot). I would rather go the natural way then with medication

[@hannahisobel_]

Winnie Chen you are absolutely right! A year has now gone past and roaccutane did clear up my acne. However, I have the skin type that is quickly and easily affected by hormones and what I eat. I’ve stopped having dairy and limited my sugar intake and it definitely makes a difference! I don’t find it as easy to limit my carbs as I’m a carb queen😂 Thank you for your advice!! X

[@clearskinhabits]

Hey Sarah, I have like you suffered acne and I must admit, after countless products and medication, pill and Accutane, I still got acne. I have now cleared it naturally! Thank you for sharing your insights to the community!

[@gabrielastoykova1181]

10:20 4 years later and your biggest dream just came true... Happy and healthy mumma and bubba Foxy 🦊 Here since the early days and love getting the chance to feel as if I am being part of your beautiful journey 🙂💛

[@arii6671]

You are the first person I can truly relate to and I’ve watched countless videos and people talk about acne. Thank you

[@laura108]

Damnn girl, got right to the source of the problem rather than just topical treatments that only work for a short time. So happy for you and hope it had stayed clear.

[@thequeenbee6198]

And if you don’t stress it will go away... One of my many favorite parts of the video. Stress is inevitable. It’s so hard to not stress about bills, goals, relationships, and your stubborn skin. Acne is not easy at all.

[@Jaslyngoh]

Thank you so much for this Sarah. I'm going through a very bad acne phase too, and i totally understand how you feel. This was really inspiring to me. Thank you

[@SarahsDay]

+Jaslyngoh Thanks so much, I hope you can find a cure for your acne!!! xx

[@sallyklie5233]

+Jaslyngoh me to. I hope you will find something

[@Jaslyngoh]

Thank you so much!!

[@veronicamunozmella6894]

This was and amazing video! I´m 22 and I´m having the worst acne right now and I´ve tried everything and nothing seems to work. I have super high testosterone levels and all doctors says the only cure is the pill, and I don´t want to take it. So this video really gave me hope to find a different treatment and to realize I´m not the only one! Thank you so much! (sorry for my english, it´s not my first lenguaje)

[@BoJackk_Horsemann]

I can totally understand you my dear- this is totally relatable. And My acne still didn’t cure. I am crying like a baby now. 😭 I’m glad you are back to normal now. Happy for you .

[@lolsen-sixt9970]

I didn't even realize that the first thing I do every morning is run the side of my index finger over my whole face until you said you did. I do it to prepare myself to put on my glasses and look in the mirror. I have no pictures of myself, It makes me feel like I always look bad or sick or dirty. it affects me from the time I wake up to the time I go sleep, I have dreams about it. When I am supposed to be studying (like right now) I'm doing this--- researching acne. trying to figure it out. Every mask, every "hack", every cleanser, every brand, every topical, every pill (Accutane 2x), every diet, I've done it all. I'm 21 and my skin just keeps getting worse. I feel so defeated but to hear you say what you did and to see these comments makes me feel so much less alone. Thank you! for being honest.

[@rachelsummers4311]

L Olsen-Sixt GOD it’s like I wrote this. I relate so much. It’s fucking awful.

[@lolsen-sixt9970]

Rachel Summers it’s weirdly calming to see people relate, isn’t it.

[@veganyogi4716]

This Was SO SO HELPFUL. I honestly thought I was alone. I have had horrible acne since I was 9 years old, and have LITERALLY TRIED EVERYTHING. every pill, every over the counter, accutane, PDT therapy, lasers etc. right now I am on birth control and my dermatologist says my hormones are out of whack and that I need to be on birth control forever. I dont know what to do. I want to live a healthy natural lifestyle, but I feel like I put so many chemicals into my body just to prevent acne.

[@avocadosrgooddd]

vegan yogi same dude. I have mild acne and I have no idea what to do. I know it's very mild but it really takes over my life. I went to the doctor and they gave me a low dose of birth control, minocycline, retin a and benzyl peroxide. All these things have been helping, but I'm usually a hippy and like to be all natural. How is everything going for you?

[@justanyone3064]

Just took a picture without makeup And I have acne I cried I hate my skin I dont wanna say I hate myself, I just hate my skin

[@jeanetteschmidt9728]

I was doubtful when I followed the 100 % natural treatment as my friend's suggestion . But the result was effective, my anti-acne faded awayin less than 7 days like a miracle, try here:> *AcneCureOnline. Com* Thanks!?

[@tooktoomuch116]

I'm crying... This video was so well done. I've had the same problem except I got my period (and my acne) in 6th grade. I'm 21 now and I've also been on and off Yaz which is the worst, my face is so much clearer but I can't trust it to not break out. I had horrible scarring that I've been getting cleared up with lasers but of course I think my skin is far from perfect. It's so true that no one understands until they've been through it. Today I got a cystic pimple and I just needed to hear someone else's story with this. Thank you so much.

[@SarahsDay]

***** Your situation does sound super similar to mine doesn't it! I can definitely relate and understand how you are feeling right now and it is the absolute worst :(. Keep you head up, you will find a cure! Theres obviously a reason your skin is reacting this way, the hardest part is working out why. I suggest getting a full hormone test done. xx

[@MadisonDohnt]

So inspiring Sarah! Because of how open and honest you are you inspired me to believe that it is possible to cure yourself of acne by balancing your hormones, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and going off hormonal birth control!

[@jayschaff]

I just wanted to thank you so much for making this video. Ever since I started puberty (which was quite young at 10 years old) I’ve had acne. I haven’t seen a single day of clear skin since I was 10 years old. And in this video you legitimately made me cry when you were taking about how it feels to have severe acne, as I feel the same way. My mom owns a health and wellness business so I always have eaten healthy and used natural safe products on my body/skin which does help a little bit. However even with that, my acne has never improved so recently I’ve been debating going on the pill even though me and my mom against how unnatural it is. This video helped me to realize I should be focusing on my hormones and listening to my body to discover how to fix the underlying issue. Thanks again and sorry this was so long.

[@CoralVictoriaful]

I see a derm for the first time on Thursday, so I'm terrified. My husband doesn't understand; which is ironic because he had bad acne as a teenager. But here I am. 24, a parent and looking like I wash my chin with pizza grease every night. I can't wear makeup to the appointment, but I just want to cry and get a doctors mask to wear there because it's horrific. I look like i have herpes, it's just plastered around my mouth and I hate my self so much because I keep feeling like I'm doing something wrong even though the rest of my face is perfectly clear

[@sarahsmiles3334]

imagine having acne this bad and having herpes

[@exoticatirasbeauty]

Coral Victoria how did your appt. Go?

[@clalyrics441]

Any updates??

[@jaaayayyy3622]

Omg you have the exact same age as me , I’m married & have kids aswell & this is happening & it never happened when I was younger

[@TheBaronessBlack]

Awww I’m so sorry you’re going through this :,( My sister and I also had massive breakouts like this in our early 20s and we still don’t quite know what happened, but we are pretty sure it was aggravated by stress and lack of sleep. Women desperately need chill time! ❤️ For us it was completely different, she ditched makeup completely (so brave!) and got prescribed tactuo, which is a specially medicated face wash and cleared up her skin over the year after. For me it was just cystic acne around my chin and forehead cycling through and now at 29 I went through a strange hormonal change and now I just get sebum acne on cheeks and jaw?? However my acne has diminished a lot, I might suggest switching makeup brands and changing to oil-free, eating meals with ginger and turmeric, and moisturizing your face daily. Thai food tends to work pretty well for me and doesn’t aggravate my gut as much as white breads and sugars. These helped me quite a lot but I will probably be stuck with hormonal acne forever. Alas, women’s bodies are basically transformers, and so complicated that the solutions are different for everyone... I really hope you can find some cures one at a time to help. The good thing is that intense acne does not last forever! Fingers crossed

[@pinkva23]

I went on birth control in high school for heavy periods. It cleared my skin up for 10 years. I was on Yasmin. I had to stop the birth control because it gave me a blood clot at 26 years old. After I stopped the birth control my acne came back in full force. I had never had cystic before, but now I have been battling it for two years. Don't go on birth control for acne! It will only come back 100 times worse later on. And yes, girls, you will care about what you look like at 26.

[@SarahsDay]

+pinkva23 Wow really!! That just makes things super real. You always hear about the possible side effects, but people always thing "that would never happen to me". Your story makes me even happier and sure about the natural path I'm on now. Thanks for you comment! All the best girl xx

[@A100Aic]

The pill didn’t make it worse, it suppressed it.

[@angelforlife2008]

Ariana69 were you also ever on the pill? Did you have a bad breakout when you came off and was your acne bad before going on it? THANKS!!

[@angelforlife2008]

Sarahs Day do you eat red meat by any chance? B12 is what makes me break out bad :( and now I’m coming off Diane after 2 years, my acne was controlled by eating healthy but now I’m terrified it will become even worse coming off it, even if I’m eating healthy :(

[@thrivinmomma1161]

Girl you're making me cry! Exactly how I feel

[@crystalvictoria2341]

I related to this video so much I cried. I can’t tell you how grateful I am that you shared part of your journey with KZbin. Thanks for giving me hope 🔆💕

[@jessicamcfayden467]

Sarah ... where do I begin... what do I say! I am sooooooo sooooo sooooooooooooooooooo grateful that you’ve uploaded this video! I’ve spent money on hormone tests ! Been on birth control all my teenage life and it made things yucky! I was on the verge of giving up, crying nonstop, asking the universe for a magic potion, stressing out and fall into a huge hole of depression etc. Your video have helped encourage me and allow me to see that the nightmare end and there’s a light at the end of the tunnel ! Sarah, thank you 😊 so much love and appreciation. Thank you thank you thank you. Bless 🤗🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@grisildavaz5755]

I've had acne since I got my period when I was 13. I'm 24 now and have tried so many different remedies but nothing helps. I don't break out that much now but the scarring doesn't go away. I'm sick of it. Sometimes I just feel like scraping the skin away. When you've tried so many things and nothing works, you just come to the realisation that even if it's the best remedy, your skin will be immune to it.

[@olishasumer5377]

I totally relate to you. I'm 28 now and have been having acne since 13. The scars and bumps are a nightmare. But I have learned to live with it. I don't like mirrors because I can't bear to look at my skin. I use it to the minimum. The worse part? I am obese too 😧

[@Fleurig-xr5mm]

I started my puberty at age 9, my chest hurt, i got pimples all over my face and 2 years later i got my period. to all the other kids i was known as that pimple girl. I am 15 now, and i hope when i start using the pill that my acne will finally go away and that my period cramps wont spread all the way to my legs anymore.

[@stk34481]

The pill screwed up my hormones tremendously!! I feel your pain. I went off of it and my body totally forgot how to regulate my hormones. I didn't have a period for a year and a half. Started taking vitex (chaste berry) and it took a few months but soon enough my periods became more regular than EVER before! My skin finally cleared up and I felt healthy again. Herbal supplements that naturally help regulate hormones are truly a godsend. I also used traditional medicinals tea for hormones (I forget what it was called) and Vilantae for quite some time too. I can't say which helped the most perhaps it was the combination.

[@angelforlife2008]

Which pill were you on, and for how long??? Also was your skin bad before going on it??? Thanks!

[@Zayadi.San15]

i adore your eyessss

[@janessamellroy9565]

thank you! thank you! thank you! i teared up watching this ... ive struggled with acne for my whole life... my only hope was "growing out of it" as an adult. but im 26 and still struggling. youve inspried me to listen to my body

[@kats3dragons365]

Wow!!!! You made me cry 😭 Thank you so much for sharing 🙏🏼 this is literally my story and I was planning on going to the doctor next week to take all those tests. After getting off of Yasmin my skin broke out so bad I got back on it. When I found out about all those people suffering with blood clots, i ended up stopping it. Main reason being that blood clots run in our family. My skin ended up looking the worst I’ve ever seen it... face, chest & back (this was completely new!). It looked so awful that I ended up getting on another birth control - the shot depo (3 months) follow by the implant in my arm depo-provera (3 years). I have 1 more year left on this birth control and before I get off of it I’d like to stabilize my hormones...because i can see and feel my hormones are acting up while I’m on birth control so clearly something is going on. I’m glad I came across your story because I’m going to at least start by taking the right vitamins. So thank you 💕

[@MadisonDohnt]

I just recently cleared my acne and then went off birth control without it coming back just from balancing my hormones naturally - it can be done!

[@katesimon1812]

I’m watching this back in 2020...I’ve watched it so many times but it’s just so relatable! I went through a very similar journey! You inspired me to share it on KZbin as well ☺️💕

[@evastazic7509]

In the past 3 years I have literally watched this video 40 times, and every time I click on it I hope I’ll cure my acne. Till this day nothing has improved... Ahhhh, hate acne😞

[@nadnad8328]

How are you now

[@jordandaines1908]

I have never related to a video more... It's so nice to find someone who feels the same way. The pill has completely fucked me over but i will never go back on it regardless of my skin. Hope we all find the answers to our prayers soon

[@jemimaheyward9434]

This is the most relatable video ever, went through exactly the same stuff - still going through it I should say. Ive been on the pill for a while and Im just not too sure about it as well as doxycycline and this has inspired to to find out what is really going on in my body. I've watched legit hundreds of these videos and this was definitely the most helpful and encouraging. Thank you for sharing your story :)

[@angelforlife2008]

Jemima Heyward are you still taking the pill? Did you break out from it?

[@ParisHedger]

Aww Sarah I felt so bad watching this, but look how far you’ve come! 19 WEEKS PREGNANT and has beautiful clear glowing skin. You go girl ❤️❤️❤️