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Have You Ever Struggled With Acne?

May 11, 2012 by Susan

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Did you have acne as a teenager? What about as an adult?

I have had a long, complicated path to clear skin. When I think back through my struggles with my acne over my years as a teenager, young adult and maturing woman now closing in on 40 years old, I’d say overall I’ve been luckier than some… but worse off than many.

One reason I’m thankful for my experiences with acne is that I know how to help my children look after their skin and how to handle the inevitable acne outbreaks.

Having struggled with serious acne, I know first hand how devastating the condition can be and how it can lead to depression and social isolation.

I was lucky in lots of ways. As a young teenager, my acne was mostly on my back with occasional cystic acne pimples on my face. While the acne on my back foiled swim parties and pushed tank tops out of my wardrobe, I reminded myself all the time how lucky I was I could hide it.

As I got older, my acne got worse, but still it was mostly one or two pimples at a time and I’d be thankful I wasn’t a boy who couldn’t wear makeup. But even though I was a very secure and happy teenager, a bad pimple would make me so depressed, I wouldn’t even want to go to school.

Fortunately my mother did understand how upset I was about it and she took me to the doctor and to various skin care specialists and estheticians. We invested lots of money in skin care products and I did find some relief.

After high school, when you’d think acne would be going away, mine got worse. I went to a dermatologist regularly and at one stage I even went on a heavy-duty medication to intervene.

Never Too Late For A New Start

Over time, I’ve found different approaches to try to look after my skin. But even at 38 years old, I still struggle with ridiculously oily skin and I constantly battle “white heads” or “milia” as estheticians call them.

So when Proactiv contacted me to try out their system, I instantly agreed. I’d seen their ads for years, but never tried the products.

ProactivWell, I can honestly tell you, I am now a happy Proactiv user. It’s only been a few weeks, but I already see and feel a difference in my skin. My skin isn’t as oily and many of the “milia” have gone away and fewer are appearing.

Janice has actually noticed the difference in my skin and today we literally had a huge fight because she took some of my sample products.

If you’re like me and you haven’t checked out what Proactiv has to offer these days, you’ll be shocked. They still have their proven 3-step system, but they also have a complete line of skin care. A few of my personal favorites are:

  • Oil Free Moisture with SPF 15
  • Clarifying Night Cream
  • Refining Clay Mask

I’m also impressed that Proactiv keeps their products reasonably priced. I’ve been shopping for skin care products at estheticians for over twenty years and the Proactiv range is much less expensive than what I’ve seen from other skin care lines.

I truly wish I’d had these Proactiv products twenty-five years ago… I think my road would have been much smoother.

 

Disclosure: I am participating in a compensated ambassadorship program. But my opinions – and clearer skin – are all mine.

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6 Comments

  1. Jessica says

    May 25, 2012 at 10:37 am

    I’ve been using a brightening cleanser from Apothederm http://apothederm.com/shop-products/brightening-acne/brightening-cleanser/ and it’s been working wonders on my adult acne!

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  2. Jhanell Biggs says

    May 21, 2012 at 11:57 am

    Susan,

    I generally get acne flare ups when I’m stressed out or change in my diet. The flare ups tend to leave blemishes that are very noticeable on my chin and cheeks. I’ve always wanted to try Proactiv (my sister swears by it). I’ll definitely consider trying it, but hope that I can do a better job of managing my stress and diet!

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  3. Jasmine Reilly says

    May 12, 2012 at 7:00 am

    Hi Susan,

    I’m pushing 40 and I can totally relate to you in my journey toward clear skin, gosh it took me so long to get here…after a couple of decades I feel like why didn’t I know what I know now about face care or skin care in general. The skin care as many agree is a science and art in itself and it takes good routine along with good products (with good ingredients, of course) to do the trick…your article is so timely that it reminded me of my college days.

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    • Susan says

      May 16, 2012 at 11:18 pm

      Yes, it’s amazing how much science goes into creating skin care products and how they really can help your skin. I always say that one of the reasons that my skin looks so young is that because of my acne, I’ve been using advanced skin care products – including moisturizers – since I was 15. Proper moisturizers are so important and I’m loving the quality and variety of moisturizers Proactiv has. I’ve had to spend so much money on moisturizers and I think Proactiv’s are well priced.

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  4. Lisa- The Domestic Life Stylist says

    May 11, 2012 at 1:38 pm

    So happy that clearer skin has found you Susan. I have been battling acne for 23 years. Yes, you read correctly. I findly discovered how to get it under control with diet. Now, I am better equipped to help my daughter should she have those same challenges. Congrats to you!

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    • Susan says

      May 16, 2012 at 11:15 pm

      Lisa, that is so wonderful that you’ve discovered how to control it with diet. Have you posted about it? I’d love to learn what you have found works for you.

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