Week 42: Banish Acne Scars

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Whenever I start these blog posts, I always put on my Steve Harvey voice and I am so tempted to say his signature line, "Weelllll, we got a good one for ya today!"  However, I am going to refrain from that I just get right into business.  Today's before and after pictures really showcase how far my skin has come, and how much further I still have to go.  As I look back on all the pictures I have taken throughout the past 2 years, I am amazed at the progression that my skin has made.  As well, I am so glad I stuck with taking pictures not only for all of you but for myself too!  Now onto the evidence (or "receipts" LOL I hate that term).

 

 The before pictures (on the left), were taken on August 5, 2015 and the after pictures (on the right) were taken today!  So, we are looking at about a year and a half (if not more) and I'm quite happy to say that a lot of my redness has come down as well as a huge improvement with the scars on my chin/jawline and cheek areas.

 The close-up shots of the before pictures really show how acne prone my skin used to be (before I went on birth control, altered my diet, and found the ideal skincare regimen for me).  It's so crazy to think that sometimes I think my skin looks crappy now and it isn't until I look at pictures from before that I realize and appreciate how far my skin has come. 
If your skin is at its worst right now and you literally just want to hide in your room all day and not come out, believe me when I say I have been in your exact shoes before.  BUT! It is so important to remember that you are not defined by your acne.  Your acne scars to not define who you are as a person.  You are beautiful inside and out no matter what society says about acne, pimples, scars, etc. 

#rockyourspots
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"You will never win if you never begin."

Helen Rowland

Week 41: Banish Acne Scars

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Looking back on the content that I provided in 2016, it was slim pickings.  I would like to apologize for leaving a lot of you hung and dry for majority of 2016.  I intend to post a lot more in 2017 (aiming for roughly 1 new post every week).  I also intend to take my skincare regimen very seriously in the new year.  There were many times this year that I neglected my routine and obviously faced the consequences when it came to my skin.
Let's make 2017 amazing!
As for this week's blog post, we've got a blast from the past set of before photos.  These were taken March 3, 2015 so roughly 1.5 years of difference!  Check out that difference of eyebrow thickness, it's like night and day!  It's actually quite hard in a way to look at these before photos but also very uplifting at the same time.  I can't even believe how far my skin has come over the past year and a bit.  I also can't believe how bad my acne actually was back in 2014/2015.  It's pretty crazy to think that sometimes I think my skin looks bad today, without remembering how far I've come along.  Hence why I love creating these before&after acne posts!

 #rockyourspots

I encourage all of you who are on a skin journey to take pictures of your progress every step of the way.  Because we see our own faces each and everyday, it is hard to tell a difference in our skin, however, our skin is in fact changing everyday (little by little).  Being able to have progress pictures to look back on really show you how far you've actually come!  Never ever be ashamed of your skin, whether it's active acne on your face, or scars that were left behind!  We're all in this together and we know that acne is a completely normal and human thing!

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"As for when I'm going to stop, I have no idea.  It's not like I can put an exact date and time on when I'm going to stop."

Unknown

Week 40: Banish Acne Scars

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Definitely starting to get back into the swing of uploading (and I thank you for your patience).  I've had a couple little friends popped up on the left side of my cheek and on my chin and I know exactly why they showed up. P M S. Yup, it's that special time of the month and of course it wouldn't be complete without a couple pimples popping up.  I've also noticed a lot of little bumps on my forehead which I believe is directly related to my eating habits lately.  I haven't been eating super healthy like I normally do, thus the consequence of clogged pores and the little bumps.

I was sort of at a plateau in terms of how my skin has been looking lately which I think is a result of many things: poor eating habits, not getting enough sleep, not drinking enough water, etc. etc.  The birth control does however still seem to be working (in terms of my hormonal acne), and using the Banish Acne Scars M Banisher roller is slowly but surely helping with the new scars that have popped up.  Onto the before & after pictures, shall we?

 

The before pictures were taken from Week 7: Banish Acne Scars blog post which was posted on February 22, 2015.  Quite a long time if you ask me, however, this is to be expected.  I've said it before and I will say it again: fading your acne scars takes time.  Rome wasn't build in a day people, and clear skin doesn't happen overnight.  Stick with your routines, drink plenty of water, and eat tons of fruits and veggies!

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"A creative [person] is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others."

Ayn Rand

Week 39: Banish Acne Scars

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 Let's quickly discuss the elephant in the room.....
I have been M.I.A.

Between getting ready/packing for Vegas, working, and a crap ton of events, and getting back into the swing of things school related, I have definitely neglected this baby and YOU GUYS.  I swear I didn't forget about any of you though; just super busy and not the best multi-tasker.  For those of you who don't know, I went to EDC Las Vegas which is the biggest music festival/rave in North America and it was honestly such an amazing time.  If it is still not checked off your own bucket list, I highly recommend checking it out!

Onto the actual subject of the blog post though, my skin! Over the past couple of weeks I have noticed that my diet plays a direct role in the way my skin looks and acts. Many people think that if they are using the best acne fighting products, their skin will magically become acne-free. While this may be the case for a small few (aka the lucky ones), majority of skin problems are a direct result of what you are actually putting into your body, not onto it. I plan to write another blog post on this topic in more detail though so keep an eye out for that.

However, let's discuss the actual content of this week's blog post!  As you can see there have been many changes in my skin over the past year and a half (eyebrows have also gotten progressively thinner lol). It's crazy to look at these pictures because to this day I still don't think my skin is perfect, however, looking at how far I've come I'd say we're getting pretty close to it.

Majority of the spots on my forehead have cleared up to the point where they almost look like freckles to those who didn't know me a few years ago. Some would have never thought that I actually had acne on my forehead but I did (the proof is right there).

 In my opinion, the scars on the sides of my face are the longest to fade.  This is partially because the skin is a lot more "meaty" in these areas.  However, looking at the before and after pictures (taken back in the beginning of 2015), you can definitely tell a difference. There are some spots that are so small that they look like freckles and others that reveal where I had active breakouts in the past.

 

 My chin and jawline have definitely come a long way in terms of fading the scars that were left behind.  There are some still peaking through but it is all about the process.  I've found that sometimes in life the actual journey is more rewarding than the end product.  Don't get me wrong, I still cannot wait until my skin is all cleared up but the journey to get there has taught me so many valuable lessons.  Said lessons include: being comfortable in the skin you are in, knowing that it's just acne and majority of people will experience it at some point in their lives.  Always remember that the acne and scars on your face do not define who you are as a person.
 

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