How I Got Over My Severe Cystic Acne - Why I'm Thankful I Struggled 🦋

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Why I'm Thankful I Struggled With Severe Acne
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@CassandraBankson 2 года назад

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@AnaAlina1 2 года назад

You are so wonderful! Thank you for sharing your story!

@adityaiyli8982 2 года назад

Will do thx

@agnieszkamozol4629 2 года назад

Honestly it broke my heart to hear your story but also it is THE MOST INSPIRING THING EVER. It takes someone extraordinary to be so mature to look from this perspective for such traumatic experience and grow so much from it. I remembered your acne covering video and I am so happy watching you now- this strong passionate woman who is not trying so hard to please everyone and pretend somebody that she is not like that Little insecure and unhappy girl you once were. Love you so so much!

@jayjayuwu1020 2 года назад

Please help me Miss, I am suffering from a severe acne. And now I'm currently using Cetaphil. Do you think it's effective? I hope you will see this comment.

@vallarinocarla 2 года назад

Oh Cassandra! You made me cry, you made me think of many things I try not to think about... Thank you! For sharing something so deeply painful yet so incredibly inspiring! I hope you continue your wonderful journey with all the success you deserve! 🤗🤗🤗

@sanamsitaram7940 2 года назад

I feel like most of the problem was never your acne, it was the doctors and the awful bullying. We are the same age and I had severe cystic acne in high school too, way worse than yours actually, but no one ever bullied me like this. I got comments that were uneducated but it was never that bad. The bullying culture in the US seems to be so awful. Im so sorry :(

@CJ-js2gb Год назад

Yeah, absolutely. And the harmful words and attitudes the various adults said/had. If the kids were bullying, ok, that's awful. But what if Cassandra had had one or two absolutely incredible role model adults who popped into her life and said just the right thing at just the right time(s). It could have changed her inner dialogue altogether at such a vulnerable and important moment. We all make an impact in this life. Let's all take care to remember that.

@amritaamanita 8 месяцев назад

Not to get too woo woo, but I can absolutely attest to how my own emotional state beyond just extreme stress contributes to my cystic acne. My most telling experience for how my skin was so directly related to my emotions came in my early 20s when I was in a really emotionally abusive relationship and dealing with serious financial stress. I started to break out in hives. Within less than a week of breaking up with that person said hives totally vanished even after we ruled out detergents and other stuff.

@maykruvi 2 года назад

I'll never forget seeing your "how to cover your acne" make up video, and at the time I was dealing with very severe acne and thought I was the only one (mind you, I was around 15-16) and YOU made me feel so seen! Finally, I see someone who looks like me! My dearest Cassandra, your impact on the lives of so many acne sufferers is a gift. I'm proud to say that today, at 28 years old, my skin is doing well and isn't breaking out as much as it used to and its thanks to you! Not just for showing us products, but for being so honest, raw, and brave on this channel which eventually gave me to courage to stop wearing make up altogether 5 years ago because my skin was so bad. I love you, from the bottom of my heart, and I am so so so proud of you and your journey. Thank you for EVERYTHING!!❤❤❤

@jenna4678 2 года назад

This comment!!! ❤️👏🏻

@parisz 2 года назад

That video holds iconic status, literally.

@gracebird3271 2 года назад

I concur. I was 18 and had cystic acne. No one else around me struggled with what I did. I saw Cassandra and I felt like there were others out there. Thank you for being the beginning of the acne community and for helping us all. Mine has got a lot better over the years; I am 34 now and may forever remain acne-prone but it is manageable now. And the breakouts are further and farther between. Thank you for being a ray of light. x

@mariannewm26 2 года назад

There are so many people who are learning their skin and body, and how to take care of it because of you Cassandra. You are a beautiful person inside and out, and you are an idol to myself and many others! Thank you for making me a skintellectual, and inspiring me to do something I care about! ❤

@kaywagner6992 2 года назад

That's a scam

@mariannewm26 2 года назад

@@kaywagner6992 ya they did the same thing to me yesterday

@user-of3oy6mu1l 2 года назад

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@miniespeon158 2 года назад

I agree, i used to know nothing about skincare and Cassandra’s story and knowledge actually makes me wanna be a dermatologist!! I also wanna be a makeup artist, because i love art 🥰

@marynadon Год назад

Couldn’t of said it better myself. And I would of been your best friend. No doubt.

@yesreneau 2 года назад

This is breaking my heart. I’m sorry you had to go through all that, especially the way other people treated you.

@little_miss6263 2 года назад

My mom showed me your acne video with makeup to help me out with my severe depression. I stopped visiting her and was struggling in my school. I had bad acne during high school, complete with the bullying, and in my adult years it exploded with painful cysts that made it hurt when I smiled. This whole video hit me straight in the gut. My dermatologist just wrote prescriptions that made me sick. Now, she sees me and asks how my skin got so much better. I tell her it was you. I even feel okay with my scars because of you. You helped a lot of people, I’m just sorry you went through this. You and every person that’s gone/going through this aren’t alone.

@morgianasartre6709 2 года назад

Kids can really be cruel can't they, thankfully I was never bullied for acne (looking back it's pretty weird cause I would have expected some people to) and never saw anyone get bullied for it, not even if it was very severe. But it was the adults who would comment, on my acne, on my weight, and that did leave an impact on my mental health. It's still not perfect, I still sometimes avoid social events if my skin is not at it's best that day, the journey has been long, but I am on the right path to leaving all that behind. Thank you for sharing your story with us.

@Elena-me8ul 2 года назад

This…. As a teenager the adults would make these comments more than kids. I remember complaining to my mom that her friend would comment on my appearance and diet (not in a creepy way) and made me feel very bad. Her excuse - they are just trying to help - made me feel so alone. She was basically agreeing with them, and it felt like my acne and body shape was somehow my fault.. you have acne because you don’t wash your face enough, your breasts are so large because you eat too much, etc. Years of antibiotics and pimple extractions later, I still haven’t stopped having breakouts but the biggest issue now is the scars that all the extractions left behind. I am in my 50s and still get pimples, not as much as before but it still happens, I am just better equipped dealing with them both mentally and how to treat them. In terms of body image, I blame all these ‘helpful adults’ for my obesity. I was 14 and had a size DDD breast and that somehow made me fat ( I was 5 foot 7 and weight 140lbs). Starting crash dieting at 14 turned me into diabetic and binge eater. Still struggling with this. So adults and parents, STOP with your ‘helpful’ comments, acne and fat shaming…. It’s you who has the problem, not the people you are commenting on. If your child asks how they look - feel free to comment on style of outfit, lipstick color, eyeshadow application, etc. Do not comment on how well foundation covers the pimples, or highlighter emphasises the blemishes. Talk about how a eyeshadow brings out the color of their eyes or lipstick goes well with hair color. Don’t say that the jeans make their ass look big…talk about how a shirt highlights their beautiful shoulders and pants make their legs look long. And if you are unable to come up with anything nice (and I would question why?), don’t say anything at all.

@leakubiack9641 2 года назад

This, is what I call being brave.

@GabrielaGross 2 года назад

I never comment on any RU-vid video but this one just touched my heart in a different way. I don’t know if you’ll ever read this but I was there. I was there when your first cover acne with makeup video came out because a friend sent it to me, a “friend” who felt disgusted by my face and thought that content will be useful to me. I’ve been there through all your videos and phases walking along side with you because I felt the same way. I’ve struggled with acne for about 18 years now and my skin healed around the same time yours did and I feel your successes are my successes and I know will probably never meet and it’s kinda dumb that I’m crying as writing this but I just want you to know you have a friend in me, a friend you don’t even know but will always be there for you. THANK YOU, thank you for all this years of content, of making me feel like I wasn’t the only one feeling like this. Thank you for being you.

@nataliesue2485 2 года назад

What your photography teacher said about the "bumps on your face"... My dad speaks like that. Pointing out the obvious without any filter or even apology. He's a father of 4 daughters and yet still hasn't learned. 😞 The amount of bullying you endured 😞💔 So many adults failing you. 😭 This was probably your hardest video to do. I'm so sorry you went through all of that. I love you Cassandra for everything you do. ❤️☺️🤗🤗🤗🤗

@kikirav4541 2 года назад

I am currently going through a hard time because my acne really affects my self confidence. Sadly, though people around me point out at my acne which has “ruined” my face, they literally laugh and find it funny when I try to treat them. I can’t currently afford ANY kind of products while spending for my studies. But your story motivates me Cassandra. Hopefully I’ll be able to have clear skin one day🥺♥️

@purnimamahesh9007 2 года назад

Progress over perfection 🤗

@rachaelfriedman3957 2 года назад

You are beautiful! Stay strong and keep your focus! God bless you 🙏🏼 you got this! 💜

@kikirav4541 2 года назад

@ rachael friedman Thank youuu♥️🥺

@iimoonytoony7879 2 года назад

the ordinary products are pretty cheap you can try those

@andreawilkins4779 2 года назад

You are a stunning person inside and out. I’m heartbroken that you endured that kind of bullying and abuse growing up, but selfishly I’m also glad that it turned you into the incredible skincare role model that you are today, because without you I would never have had the courage, skills or intellect to deal with my own acne and skin concerns. I think I speak for everyone watching this video when I say, thank you Cass ♥️.

@purplepixie1974 2 года назад

Oh i sobbed through most of that, you're such a beautiful person and so incredibly strong. I'm in awe at how you've grown and use that experience to help everyone. I so want to hug you 💜

@micki78 2 года назад

Oh, Cassandra. Your story made me cry and I'd like to give you a hug (if you want one). People can be so mean and I don't think I would have survived your life. I've suffered from insecurities with my body and would always hide if someone pointed out something they considered off putting. People need to learn how what they say affects others. Much love to you.

@Nina-zy3ux 2 года назад

I want to personally thank you Cassandra. Not only for being a big sister to all of us, for supporting us with our skin.. But for speaking up about mental health and for the fact that when you ask for help, you get it. I love you so much, your videos have taught me all I know about skincare and skin biology.Greetings from a little country in the middle of Europe, Slovakia ❤️

@donaze3217 2 года назад

Sometimes I think like that… because if my skin was perfect i would never know that i need to use SPF, ACIDS,RETINOL,MOISTERIZER, MASKS… because when you have perfect skin you always think “oh i dont need anything, I will ruin my skin with products”🤷🏻‍♀️

@sarahaqua17 2 года назад

i’m so grateful that when i was twelve in like 2011 going on youtube for the first time to look up “how to cover up a pimple” you were the first channel i found and followed. you were like a virtual big sister to me and reminded me of the older girls in girl scouts because you were authentic and one of the only role models i had who was valued independent of their appearance. with how many beauty youtubers there were then, i feel so lucky that i happened to find you first to teach me about makeup instead of someone with clear skin who i would compare myself to. thank you for getting me through some very lonely years

@annakorobets7027 2 года назад

OMG, I can't stop crying now I love you for what you do and I'm very grateful for the support you've given me and everyone who struggles with acne)

@Carmen-yi4do 2 года назад

you helped me sooo much with understanding and acceptance of my skin…. i’m so in love with you, with your care, with your desire to help us, people who can’t look in the mirror without tears and hate. i’m so thankful darling. thank you for all what you have done and said and made. xoxo

@nopenother3915 2 года назад

I never had acne, but I have ichthyosis vulgaris, which is scaly skin on my legs. So I can relate to this video. I never wore a dress. If I did I wore stockings. I got the worst bullying from boys. It carried on even at the workplace . When I was pregnant with my daughter I was scared she would go through the same. Now I’m in my 30s and I don’t care. I’m confident in my skin. Yes I still get wierd looks, still have no friends, but I’m happy and blessed and find fulfilment in motherhood.

@tonyrock8133 2 года назад

Thank you for being so open, I knew of a kid who took his life because of bullying from acne. I struggled also from bad acne and still do. Have the people who bullied you ever apologized years later?

@sarahstroud6021 2 года назад

I love u Cassie! I’m glad I had acne too because it made me a more compassionate person. I don’t judge people for the exterior because it’s the inside that really matters. I believe that everything happens for a reason and I believe in God. He doesn’t make mistakes. My mother in law died of brain cancer this Summer and I’m in nursing school and I also took care of her. Watching her go through that was the single hardest thing I’ve ever done. In the end it taught me that the kind of nurse I want to be is a compassionate one and it made me work harder to achieve my goal.❤️You are amazing Cassie ❤️

@anastasiasemenova6424 2 года назад

Thank you for opening up, your story is very empowering! I was an acne sufferer in my teenage years and your videos made me realize I am part of a powerful community ❤️🥰 I hope and know that you can empower yourself and others and I am very grateful for your impact Please keep up with the videos, they are amazing! ✨ xxx

@AniquiladoraS4 2 года назад

You are a really strong woman, who never stops growing, you went through a lot... There is no easy fight, the bad memories may come back and hurt sometimes again but never forget how many people you have helped with your videos and how much we all love you, the way you inspire us to love ourselves and grow is unique and you are a beautiful creature inside and out. Sending you lot of love.

@BriLamberson 2 года назад

The photos of you as a kid are so cute. You’re stunningly beautiful then and now! So sorry you had to go through that. I’m also glad it sounds like you’ve used this painful season of life to connect with others and help as many people as possible.

@TheColdestWater 2 года назад

You’re so beautiful, Cassandra! Thank you for being an inspiration to a lot of people. We need more influencers like you! 🥰

@katmie 2 года назад

I’ve been watching you since I was in high school and I’m 25 now. It’s amazing how much you grew over the years and it’s so inspiring. My struggle with acne and body dysmorphia has been absolute hell at times. But you felt like a big sister to me. I’ve learned so much from you, not only on how to clear my skin but also how it’s possible to love myself as I am. You are such a beautiful soul ♥️

@SierraTayJ 2 года назад

Thank you for being you so that everyone can see it. You've had, single-handedly, the biggest impact on my acne journey and I wish I could give you a hug! I'm so grateful for your videos and encouragement. Thank you!

@ScentsandSkin 2 года назад

I’m so sorry you had to go through all that Cassy but look at you now!!!You have no idea how much positive influence you’ve brought into our lives.Knowing that you’re not alone fighting acne really helps.Thank you so much ❤️

@vincentfidel6459 2 года назад

I just love your message you’re putting out here! I’m still struggling with acne now the scars that it leaves to our skin…i just love you saying that we can love ourselves now while we still have acne until it will fade away and how we look right now will not stop us from doing great in this world.

@mkaa24 2 года назад

This truly was a heartfelt and warming video. Thank you for discussing your acne and mental health journey, and trusting us with this deep knowledge. You have truly given me hope and belief for my skin to heal, and you are an amazing inspiration to us all.

@pri_11 2 года назад

You are giving so much strength and body positivity out there. Those of ua who has gone through some worst things in life. It really helps us connect with others who have gone through the same. ❤️

@MasculisMatriarch 2 года назад

You changed my life Cassandra Bankson. Thankyou so much for being the one person I could come home to as a teenager and not feel alone.. and for STILL being here! I absolutely love you.

@Just_another_menace 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing your story and your words of wisdom "Turn pain into Passion" I can relate with almost everything and getting therapy helped but therapists are also like skincare products some just don't suit you. I'm glad you found social support here and I'm glad I found you💜

@rebeccamichelin5065 2 года назад

What an amazingly beautiful, compassionate, and brave soul you have. I can deeply empathize with a lot of what you shared and have gone through quite a few similar things myself. I've always respected and appreciated your honesty and openess about your struggles with your skin and self image. Thank you for allowing us into your world and for opening your heart and arms to form this community

@marycatlasko3713 2 года назад

Cassandra - sending you all my love. I love how you are able to share your journey with us and how you promote skin positivity. Thank you for your great content. Keep making those reaction to celebrity skin care routine videos - they are hysterical! 💞

@nadyaplvn87 2 года назад

Cassandra. Thank you for sharing your story. I share a lot of your pain. I’m so sorry you’ve gone through all of this. Acne is horrible, misunderstood by many, and certainly takes a toll in every way. I love you. And I so appreciate your story, as I went through a lot of the pain you’ve experienced- that was never understood by those around me.

@Yannispawn 2 года назад

So many parts of your story sound like my own. I recently found your channel and I’m enjoying it very much. Thank you for sharing your authentic self with us and giving hope to those still dealing with acne and all that comes with it. ❤️

@alexisbarnett410 2 года назад

Thank you so much for sharing this! I remember jumping on an Instagram live stream with you earlier this year, I remembered thinking, wow, she meets so many people: how does she make every person that she speaks to feel so special? Thank you for being so genuine and authentic, for valuing and affirming our own individual struggles, and for encouraging us to be our best selves.

@graveraider1029 2 года назад

I am happy for you learning so much about yourself over the years and acknowledging mistakes and self reflecting on your good and bad from your past!

@rayradiance666 2 года назад

Your good karma and amazing 🤩 inner self confidence healed your acne and your profession. I’m glad you’re so happy in your videos because you deserve it after struggling for so many years. And true struggle makes us the strongest and most thankful individuals to exist. Love you girl

@NissaMaezHartman 2 года назад

You are my hero! Thank you for sharing so much of your personal journey with us. I think anyone who struggles with acne, it helps to know you're not alone. How I wish I had a Cassandra in mylife when I was 14. I still struggle with skin picking . I'm 46, now.

@ReganLenok 2 года назад

Much love to you, Cassandra, I understand how traumatic this experience was for you! Growing up, I had a severe eczema on my lips, leaving them crusty, sore and scabbed, and our family doctor wasn’t of any help and did not refer to a dermatologist. I was teased by my school mates over it, telling me I should not be “kissing with dirty pigs”. Kids can be cruel... I am grateful for finding your channel where I learn about good skincare, and I am grateful that you use your painful experience and your expertise to drive the change for better - this takes courage! 💗🦋

@chianglawrence5147 Год назад

Cassandra, I'm so admired by your story! You are such a strong person! I am so happy that you didn't give up and got over it and now share with us so much useful information. I enjoy your channel so much. Wishing you all the best!

@emilyb.2176 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing this! You are truly beautiful no matter if you have acne or not. Your spark is contagious. You are funny and so witty. I have learned so much from your videos and I’m so appreciative of your presence and service to us on RU-vid. I hope so lu know you are valued by so many. Much love Cassandra 💗

@kel292 2 года назад

i’m blubbering!! cassandra i followed you way back in the 20neolithic era when you released That makeup video, and i’ve followed you along for the ride four years of age behind - i’m now 25 and it’s you i attribute the fact that i’m standing in my bathroom looking at 95% clear skin for the first year since i was 12-13 years older. it has ALL been you. am i grateful you suffered? no. of course not. but i am eternally grateful that you were strong enough to learn to love yourself despite everything stacking against you, and then showing that to all of us in the way you share what you have learned in an accessible format for the entire world. it’s in the way you show us that even with skin conditions and hair loss and chronic conditions that you still work every day towards your own well-being. and for that. for that i cannot begin to describe your value to me. so i am going to continue playing every video while i shower and incest in good products instead of whatever is on sale, apply spf like a mf, and care for my skin too. a gentle holiday to you 💕

@chilloutgrace9213 2 года назад

This video makes me so proud! You have come soo far since the first day you took off your makeup on camera. You have no idea how much your journey has inspired others. Ecspecially me because I also have severe cystic acne! I have watched your channel ever since that video years ago ❤️

@aprilneilson1163 2 года назад

I wish you were at the door at Sephora to tell me what skincare to not waste my money on. I am giving you a great big hug.

@paulahoher7394 2 года назад

Wow the amount of honesty in this video is amazing! I really appreciate your experience, advice and energy so much. You made me really take skincare seriously and I finally went to a Dermatologist for my acne instead of deminishing the meaning of it to my physical and mental health. much love to you, thanks for your realness

@annevaluzhin7724 2 года назад

I started watching you when I was 14 struggling with my first acne. And now I'm 20 and still watching you. You helped me so much with understanding how my skin works, I learned to love myself with acne and without. Listening now your story makes me cry because of how similar I felt in my school. You are so beautiful and smart and I'm very thankful and proud of you

@Alexacake19 2 года назад

This made me cry. I was that girl too. It’s amazing how cruel kids can be and even adults too. I felt SO alone because no one in my school had acne like I did. Your story is so important and I really feel for you. And I’m proud of how far you’ve come!

@rebeccalou4408 2 года назад

This video was incredible to watch and came at just the right time for me ❤️ I have been lucky that I have never struggled with severe acne, but I feel such a kinship with you as I have been through so many of the same things as you. I am currently going through a difficult period in my life ( I have PTSD and other mental and physical health problems as a result of working as a doctor during the pandemic, and some other traumas I have been through), and only over the last few weeks discovered your channel, but in 2 weeks the skincare community has helped me to start looking after ~me~ for the first time in a very long time, and it has helped me start finding my way out of the dark place I have been in. I know I still have a long way to go and a lot to overcome, but I am so grateful ❤️

@lillianzach1453 2 года назад

I am astounded by your strength talking about this and putting it all out there. The strength it takes to realize struggle can be opportunity for growth is imense. Thank you for your constant amazing contribution to this world

@Lena-nv2gq 2 года назад

Cassandra, because of you I learned to take care of my skin and because of you I learned to manage my cystic acne! I was so insecure and felt tremendously uncomfortable in my skin and now I feel good and beautiful again, even when I break out again. You are truly inspiring. Thank you!

@jennydeville5758 2 года назад

I’m so sorry you had to go through this and is still suffering. Big, huge hugs to you!

@ABCDEFG-um5td 2 года назад

Oh no, I spent the entire video crying, we absolutely love you so much. I wish I could’ve found your channel when I was a teenager, I just can’t imagine how many kids are being helped right now by your videos, you are an angel❤️

@fatemahujairi9732 2 года назад

This video made me burst in tears !! I relate so much to everyone you just said .. thank you so much cassandra for sharing all of this with us !! I love you so much and I learned alot from your videos, you’re amazingly beautiful inside and out 💞💞

@nicola6234 2 года назад

My heart goes out to you Cassandra, thank you for sharing your story with us 💛

@deannadudley6216 2 года назад

You are so strong! I am so glad you kept going and made it through those tough years. Your story is empowering!!!! Thank you!💜💜💜💜💜

@alva3304 2 года назад

Strong, beautiful Cassandra. Your videos are about the only thing that helps me right now. I'm waiting for psychological help, have been in the process since last summer, while also battling severe acne. In many ways our stories are similar. Thank you, you deserve the world.

@kthewhite7453 2 года назад

I've struggled with cystic acne since I was 13 years old (now 33), so twenty years of hating my skin and feeling insecure. Your channel has helped teach me about the chemistry behind acne and treatments. For the first time in my life, I'm actually getting compliments on my skin! I'm currently using Biacna (clindamycin & tretinoin prescription), benzoyl peroxide, and Cera Ve nighttime moisturizer. Thank you!!

@pankhurijain3570 Год назад

Cassandra! I have been following you for a few months and can’t believe that I am just seeing this! You are so strong and yes people who have gone through trauma would be able to feel the quiver in your voice and hold back their own choked throat! I hope you achieve everything you desire 💕

@GamerTubeAwesome 2 года назад

Cassandra, this video is so beautiful. I’m so grateful I found this community on RU-vid because it has also given my life more purpose. I’m 17 right now, but when I was 10 I would get told my skin was greasy in class, that my eyebrows were too black and bushy, my nose was too big. When I got to middle school, just before the first day of 6th grade I shaved off half of my eyebrows, so they grew back awkwardly. That was the year I started to get acne. The same way you were told it would go away, I was told to “wash my face, pizza face,” “you’re the ugliest boy in school” and “when u get older it’ll go away.” Until my parents finally got me proactiv which made my skin worse. I would also get hairline and forehead pimples and clusters of cheek pimples that would bleed. When I went to the dermatologist in 7th grade her assistant prescribed me aczone gel which again made my skin dry and red. It wasn’t until almost 8th grade that I got prescribed accutane and finally got my acne under some control. I’d still go to school with facial wipes because I still wasn’t taught to have a skincare routine and I was traumatized that if I didn’t keep my skin oil-free, my acne would take over again. Throughout all that, my mom would whip me up some apple cider vinegar with baking soda daily and I would go to sleep wearing a benzoyl peroxide 2in1 clay mask/cleanser from neutrogena. I would wake up in the morning, wash my face with the cleanser, then go to school, wash my face again, do my homework with the mask on, then wash my face a third time and go to sleep with the mask on. No one taught me otherwise. My mom would always tell me not to pick my acne, but I did it anyway thinking that it was the only way I’d feel like I was doing something. I remember one time in Spanish class in 6th grade I was bored and began to feel my face until I felt a really hard bump on my hairline, and instead of focusing on my work, I popped it, leaving blood on my hands. I now have many scars on my cheeks, and my derm prescribed me tretinoin to use against them, before my insurance ran out. 8th grade was also the time I started realizing I wasn’t straight. Now in 11th grade I still question my attraction, but I’m atleast a lot more accepting than I was before. (I would literally pray the gay away and look up online if I could force myself to love someone, because there was this girl who also had acne in middle school and I became close friends with but she became romantically obsessed with me) When I got to highschool everything started getting back under control. People would come up to me and compliment my skin and ask how it improved so drastically. I’ve finally got some friends who have my back and love me no matter what. I plan to be a dermatologist and have fallen in love with the science of skincare throughout these past two years, having found your channel, Beauty Within, Susan Yara, James Welsh, and more. COVID gave me a lot of time to further get comfortable with myself, and now as a Junior in highschool, I feel 100x better about myself than I did on that first day of 6th grade in August of 2016. Thank you Cassandra, for opening up and letting so many of us feel comfortable as well.

@irenedgchannel 2 года назад

We are proud of you. I hope you’re proud of yourself too. This video must have taken lots of strength, you’re such a role model. A big hug 💕

@jordanthompson1418 2 года назад

You do so much more than provide a grateful community with honest skincare and help. You really go above and beyond to help us love ourselves. That's so important and nobody teaches it. I can't express how much I appreciate you. Pretty quiet observer, but your story had me in tears. So much of what you've felt I can't believe because I thought I was the only one who could possibly feel like that. Thank you, thank you, thank you. More than the skin advice (which I adore, you're the only help I've ever had in treating my skin (and myself) well), I love your messaging and your honest love for the people in this community. It's beautiful, you're beautiful inside and out.

@callmelali 2 года назад

I was on the verge of crying the whole time watching the video. I feel your struggle and I thank you for sharing your emotions with me. I felt similar in some ways and it's really helpful to see you being there and me being somewhere in my progress of taking care of my skin.

@annaleclair7900 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing your journey/struggles Cassandra 💓🦋💓🦋, I know this is beyond difficult. Your rawness helps people see reality and feel less alone. You are successful AND have trauma, and it's refreshing to see you grow and be honest! I'm proud of you and your healing journey!

@Nikkipics420 11 месяцев назад

I’m so sorry that you had to gone through all of that as a child and through your adult life too . Girl , I look at you as one of the most kind , caring,intelligent and beautiful person. You have helped me with so much and I trust you . Thanks so much, your awesome

@josephfarrell483 2 года назад

I'm on my son's account and I'm really 65 yrs old but believe me I can realate . You're going to be ok and I'll tell you why it's your honesty . I think you're great and I'd be proud to have you as a daughter. Keep up the good work.

@ninja0ness 2 года назад

Thank you so much for being so open about your experiences even though it's so painful. I've had many similar experiences and one thing I find as an adult is that people don't always believe me - they don't believe how young I was, they don't believe the kind of things that other kids and even adults said and did to me and how devastating that was for my mental health. So thank you for putting yourself out there like you do, thank you for all the help that you've given me. Our acne big sister really is amazing and brave 💜

@kelseyp3163 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing this. 💛 I love how you mentioned the importance of being happy in the moment, rather than saying "I'll be happen when...". That is something I am currently working on now. I'm so sorry you went through all of this pain. I can't even imagine. You are a very strong person. 💙

@hycintharcel8441 2 года назад

Hi Cassandra! I would really love if you make an in depth video about teenage acne and teenage skincare routine. I'm a teenager with oily and acne prone skin and I would really love to learn infos from you! Btw, I love and appreciate your videos. You gave me so much infos about skincare, and i thank you for that! Love you!

@CureforestCure 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this video Cassandra ❤ You are right on so many levels! And indeed there is so much hope when we are able to share our experiences and support each other. Thank you for always being so genuine! When I was 14, I lost hearing in my left hear, suddenly (it's called sudden loss hearing) and as a musician I thought that was the worst thing that could ever happen to me. It was a very dark time in my life, I got bullied partly because that (and also because of acne). I thought I'd be alone forever and it did take me some time to find the right people, but now I am able to acknowledge that this was actually the best thing that happened to me. Now I'm more determined than ever to pursue my passion, and I have met wonderful people on the way x Sending my love to anyone who needs support!

@Ready4TheWeek3nd 2 года назад

Very brave and moving. I still have acne in my 30s and developed it very young as you did and was also bullied for it. Sorry you suffered so much, but you’re right these hardships shape us, thank you for sharing. ❤️

@potatochips19 2 года назад

You deserve everything the world has to offer and please never forget that you are worthy of love and a healthy life. I am grateful to have you here on earth and you have helped us all. We love you Cassie❤️❤️❤️

@diananguyen7516 2 года назад

Wow... You are such a strong woman and I'm am so glad and happy for you how you became the person you are now. I mean look at you gurl you are literally a hero for so many people with skincare issues and you are the big sister for everyone who can ask everything😍 Thank you so much for sharing your journey it was so beautiful and touching but at the same time somehow sad bc of the mean and clueless people. I'm so proud of you and wish you all the best gurl❤️😘

@jenna4678 2 года назад

I used to watch your acne videos when I was in high school struggling with acne myself. I’m so proud of how far you’ve come. It’s amazing to see. You are such a strong person. Much much love.

@NurseMaddyW Год назад

Been watching you for 6 years now. I was still in high school but I’d get bullied for the way I looked. I suffered from horrible cystic acne. And I learned how to cover it. I watched you during that time. Your story is so incredibly encouraging and raw and honest. My mom was my best friend at the same time because she suffered with the same experiences with acne in high school. And knowing that our cystic acne is very genetic, I’m just so grateful that there is content like this out there now so if I have children or mentor younger women, your story is such a beautiful example. Love you Cassandra! ❤ don’t ever stop sharing your content!

@lloydclement2152 2 года назад

When I was a teen I had acne and when I went into the Air Force my acne went crazy. In time and with medication given to me by a Air Force doctor it cleared. I know what you are saying when you mention how acne enriched your life...I get it. Having acne channelled me in a way that I am grateful for the emotional experience that refined me to be a human being sensitive to others. People love me and all that I bring to them.

@MartinasASMRRealm 2 года назад

I was bullied as a child and teenager because of my weight and because i was blushing a lot, even by teachers in high school. It definitely impacted my life bad. I found your youtube channel long time ago exactly in the time when you said you were talking funny trying to put on this model image and even though I didn't speak English yet, you were so inspiring for me. I would watch your videos about purse organizers and natural deodorant and it felt to me like that's what the cool kids do and if i do it too maybe they will leave me alone, maybe i will finally fit in. You were like the cool kid that thought me how to fit in enough that all these bullies leave me alone and that meant a lot to me. I hope this comment doesn't come across as creepy, that's not the intention. Then years later when you started giving advices about skin care i started watching again and even tho I never really had any problems with skin much I still try to help my friend with cystic acne that doesn't speak English enough to understand and I take a lot of advices from your videos and buy a lot of products myself that you recommend and you are the only person on RU-vid I found that I trust about skin care

@christinaboucas732 2 года назад

You are such an amazing person, I’m so sorry you had to go through all that, but I also believe everything happens for a reason. I was bullied at school as well for being skinny!! You have created such a beautiful community and have helped me to understand skin care. I suffer from hyper pigmentation, acne, eczema and have sensitive skin. I’m in my 40’s and I’m still learning to love my skin. Thank you for sharing your story and amazing knowledge with us, big hugs all the way from Australia 🇦🇺😻

@pinkchanelgirl5 2 года назад

Dear Cassandra I have been following you since many years and you are one of my absolute favourite channels. You are kind, honest and just fun. You have taught me so much about skincare it is insane. I wanted to thank you for this video as I can imagine this must have been so hard to open up about all these things and kind of re-live the really traumatic experiences. Thank you so much for sharing your story here. It is truly inspiring. I don´t know what was wrong with teachers but I remember also been treated the same way when I opened up about some issues in school. I am very proud of you how far you have come and I am excited to keep watching you rise. Sending you much love from Germany. You are a wonderful girl and thank you again for all of your hard work here xxx

@hitomitomtom 2 года назад

I am so happy for you for how far you’ve come. I am so sorry that you had to go through so much especially at a very young age, being bullied along with other things that was going on in your life. It breaks my heart. I’ve always had problems with my acne since middle school. I didn’t realize that my acne wasn’t exactly severe, but just having acne always made me feel so insecure. Even today. I was lucky enough to not get bullied for it, but I knew people would be looking at my skin inside of looking me in the eyes. I’m trying so hard to love myself. It’s definitely not easy, but I think I’m slowly getting there. Thank you so much for sharing your story. You’re such a strong woman that I really look up to! My acne big sister. ❤️

@NahlaAnwer 2 года назад

Wow, I really appreciate the guts it took to be vulnerable and share your experience. It must have been so hard to shoot this video. I can see the pain, and pain knows pain. But there's also so much strength and I hope young people see this and get inspired.😍

@adibmirza3755 2 года назад

Cassandra I love you sooo much! Thanks so much for sharing your story! I feel normal because of you every time I break out! Ugh you’re so needed in this world

@tyler-qr5jn 2 года назад

I've been on and off your channel recently, but this video really hit home and I'm now subscribing because I want to be apart of your journey. You're a beautiful woman, successful and wise. I got huge love for you despite never meeting you

@trivenidn9157 2 года назад

Thank you for being open, thank you for being an inspiration in life, thank you for all the guidance you give about cosmetics, which i know nothing about. you're beautiful both inside and out. I love you. 🤗😘

@meownow333 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this video. I've dealt with so many issues with my physical health (including acne and skin issues) and though I'm grateful for some of the positive lessons that I've learned, those lessons don't take away the pain of being bullied and feeling less than. Most days it is so overwhelming to deal with even if may one day serve a greater purpose in helping someone else. This video helped me feel less alone.

@IncredibleBFAB 2 года назад

This was so heartfelt. I love this . Thank you for being so vulnerable 🦋

@purnimamahesh9007 2 года назад

You've made me cry both times with your reminiscing (your ten-years-ago-review video and this one now). I feel you. And it's very post-facto but you're not alone and you haven't been. Retrospect is the best gift.

@rachaelfriedman3957 2 года назад

Thank you for being you Cassandra! You are so strong! I was diagnosed with epilepsy when I was 11(all through the first years of highschool my teachers would send me to the principals office because they thought I was high) *Great thought process for a 14-year-old*....we struggle for reasons! 🙏🏼 God bless 🙏🏼💜

@thayerwilliams905 2 года назад

Amazing. Just Amazing. This left me speechless from the realness and vulnerability and the passion.

@cmmendi 2 года назад

Hi Cassandra, I just can say thank you for this video It is not just the acne, it is all the things we didn't do because of it. It's hard not to regreat it, not to think who I would be if I hadn't had acne... the studies, the relationships, the missed experiences... You are great! Big hug from Spain

@TheJazz3698 2 года назад

I resonate so muchhh with your story. I found you first when I was in middle school and I looked up how to cover acne with makeup and found your channel. I’m sooo happy you’re thriving now and I’m happy I am too ❤️

@maispanz 2 года назад

My skin has never been better, thanks to you. You’ve helped so many people so much thank you so fucking much for being here and being you

@alqhalliefasanul8335 2 года назад

I want you to know that you are such a strong person. I am currently suffering from acne and you are my comfort person, you inspire me to be strong in my acne journey, to learn, to keep on trying and trying all over again until I have a good skin. I'm sorry that you experienced this and went through so much because of your acne. You are an inspiration, Cassandra. Thank you, I love you.

@alainap3278 2 года назад

You are amazing and so forgiving ❤️ thank you for sharing your story! Not sure how old you are but I remember in high school when I was struggling with cystic acne, no one knew how to help! Things have come a long way since then.

@lesadhaestheticshealthoasi2438 Год назад

Cassandra I'm so sorry you went through all this, but I love that you share it and are a great human being. You are a very special person and this video will help a lot of young & adults peolle being bullied. God bless you.

@arielleallaround6844 2 года назад

Girl!.. I am just speechless. I wanna write tho cause you are so real. I love the no fake talk. Can we all just be nice to eachother and lift people up. You are amazingly strong and your attitude is an aspiration. I wanna say just how beautiful you are inside and out 😊

@sabamarium8186 2 года назад

I felt every word that you said in this video. I've been through a similar journey. More respect to you and I truly appreciate your courage to share it all with that gorgeous smile 💓🙌🏽