You were blessed with a beautiful body that keeps you alive every. single. day. There is a beautiful soul inside your body. Take care of the body that your mother gave you by nourishing the soul that lives within it and taking care of the body that holds it. You are worth wonderful things. Put on some sunscreen, take your vitamins (if needed) and have a lovely day 💜🐟🦋
@@lyons11siren that made zero fucking sense. What do eyes have to do with sunscreen, it goes on your face to prevent UV burns and protect against pollution… not your eyes.
I was one of the girls growing up who had perfect alabaster skin. A girl in my class had horrible, painful cystic acne that left gouges in her skin. She asked me what I did to have such clear skin. I told her I did nothing, just used soap to clean it. The disappointed look in her eyes is something I will never forget. I genuinely wished I had some deep secret knowledge that could make it all better in that moment. I often think about her and pray she's been able to find relief. Its absolutely bonkers how society uses. The 1% and markets it as the standard and worse, uses deception and lies to make a profit from it.
Same. I have my acne mostly controlled now. But it is a lifestyle...if I eat oily foods, white flour, dairy, processed foods I get pimples. I still have to be on top of my skincare at 36 or I'll break out. I knew this girl that literally looks like a real life photoshopped girl. No marks, bumps and where the heck are her pores at? I didn't see any. I asked her for her secret and literally it was just as yours...
@@breadjinnie5495 not from Weymouth high were you?😅 That must feel really discouraging at times and I imagine it must have caused you many upset nights. I'm glad to hear you have the knowledge to achieve the results you are looking for 🙌. I know I personally can't wear foundation, such as contour exc, as it will almost always result in a breakout the next day later. I'm so grateful for channel s such as this one that openly talks about the larger scale impact of lies that devastate individuals. I never thought the 90s could be one-uped when it came to impossible beauty standards, but social media has somehow done just that.
The world is indeed not fair. I only had acne for 4 years of my life. Age 20 to 24. Before 20, I had clear skin. Having acne was the worst. Nothing I ever did worked. Slept well, ate well, tried to be stress free. Went to dermatologist. Acne still raged on. And then for some reason, at 25 it suddenly went away on its own. I'm 30 now. Been acne free for 5 years. And I barely do anything. No skin care routine. Just micellar water. And I would never get a pimple. Bad diet, lack of sleep, stress, still no pimple. Acne is really a mystery. I hope my acne never comes back again.
@@Fred_and_Brandy I had the exact same thing! Had great skin then at 30 it just erupted. I got it under control, but since lockdown the last few months and stressful its been a bit worse, but nothing like it was.
I'm never going to love having a pimple, that's why I don't believe so much in the skin positivity movement. I am more of a believer in Skin Acceptance - and focusing in the fact that perfection doesn't exist and we all have to live with what we have, and be okay with it.
@@meganz020 many try to push the "love your acne" and "cellulite is beautiful" - if it's beautiful wouldn't we all want to have more of it? They take the positivity to an extreme that is difficult to relate to. Accepting something doesn't mean you have to LOVE it. I think that is the main difference between both perspectives.
@@eva_pe I assume you’re referring to what people call “toxic positivity” and I have to agree with you. There is a difference, I think it’s just hard for some people to fully conceptualise.
After I popped my head out of social media and looked at people on the street I actually realized that everyone has a pimple , blemishes , texture , acne and a face isn't gonna look perfect from every angle
I watched “Young Royals” the Swedish Tv show and When i saw Actors and actresses playing Teens with acne and showing their real skin it was such a good feeling. Media really should start doing this more. (Sorry for bad english but yah)
@@missbeaussie and that's the reason why everyone has perfect skin/hair/makeup on TV and movies, because they don't want the viewer's attention drawn to the imperfections in people's appearance, instead of everything else that's being shown. I think, however, that if every TV show/movie showed actors with normal skin etc, we would get used to it eventually and it'd stop being distracting.
I find it so tiring that I can look at all these other people with moderate to severe acne and think they're totally fine and beautiful, but I get one tiny clogged pore and feel like I need to hide myself away from society. What will it take for us to stop being so hard on ourselves?
i remember years ago Cameron Diaz's acne photos and she even speak on it... she had sever acne when she was dating Jared Leto ( yes i am boomer lol) and she said that Leto was super nice and supportive never brought her down because of it ♡ it was so nice to read because i was teen struggling with acne and questioning if i ever will find somebody who will love me with my disqusting face
I'd rather watch your skin care journey and keeping it real than celebrities hiding their imperfections, complaining and justifying their struggles. I look upto you for being the most authentic version of yourself rather than some famous ppl out there🦋🦋❤
The spots on my face do not define me. I am more than just my appearance. Learning to accept myself despite having such a strong sense of self has been tricky. My skin is mine and it’s not that much different than anyone else’s. Thank you for continuing to show us what REAL skin is. If you wanna call it skin positivity or skin neutrality, it’s empowering and it’s genuine. I don’t have to love what I see, but learning to not hate it and to accept are the right steps towards that. That’s all life is: a journey.
"i don't have to love what i see, but learning to not hate it and to accept it are the right steps towards that." thank you so much for this. i've been struggling with my skin for a long time and i'm just now entering a point where this statement of yours is happening for me!
Skincare for me is self-care, it gives me a routine to follow and can help me calm my anxiety in the morning and night - its something I look forward to. Its like washing the day's stress off!
Just my little cents. It is ok to accept your skin the way it is, but we should also allow other people to do what they feel like doing if they want to feel confident. I don't wear makeup, I don't have a flawless skin, but I am okay with myself. If someone else feels that they can't go out without makeup because of their imperfect skin, I still don't judge them. Each one has a right to feel good about themselves and we can't just tell them to be like us.
I am from India and here people rarely wear makeup. I as a teenager when started noticing my dark circles, hyperly pigmented and wide forehead, wide nose, dark skin, hyperpigmentation around the mouth and all around the jaw, no pink lips, no symmetry, no good hairline,no good hair,no good skin, no longer eyelashes and dark brown eyes i became very upset by looking at ppl all around me with light perfect skin and i had a few bumps. Its not like i had hate towards dark PPL i loved them but i hated me my skin tone. Here in india the modern culture has always been obsessed with fair skin and unfortunately i wasn't one of them. Got bullied all my childhood over my tomboyishness and short boy like haircut nobody could even recognise i was a girl. I have toxic parents my mother was so much she never let me grew my hair when they were at their best(thick and straight). Time passed and in my highschool i noticed all that my insecurity few up so much that i am now body dismorphobic. Its tough seeing PPL perfect all around and not you being one. My classmates meant beautiful eyes=light colour which again i didn't own. Then to make me feel a Lil better i learned makeup self i don't know how but i just knew approx 8 months back i started makeup i wasn't an expert but grew up subsequently and now i still wear it sometimes to hide dark circles/ hyperpigmentation and if someone asks or shares i just tell them yes i do and they give me a very cold, judgemental look with a very hateful face i can't even describe. This is how it's here, in metropolitan cities it's common to wear it but the one i live in it's tough again. Your own peers judging you that way just stabs you i don't have a lot of my friends i know just two of them who don't even talk to me so one of them appreciates on my makeup skills other own is still that jury girl i remember she one called me out saying "who are you here to impress"?.
@@supposedlyhuman So sorry for what you went through. Just continue doing what makes you feel confident about yourself. Do not mind what people will say about that. Wish you all the best.🥰
you opened my mind to proper good skincare, my skin dramatically changed and improved as well as stimulated my mind to the science of skincare in just 2 months. thank you Cassandra
“Just because you have acne doesn’t mean you need to fix it.” Such a simple yet novel concept to me at 24 after years of media and advertisements that told me otherwise…
I actually met Ruby while I was an extra on Pitch Perfect 3. I can confirm she is literally the most gorgeous human I’ve seen in my life. She did have some texture on the cheeks but overall was glowing
What no one talks about too is when you have the edits made and the perfect lighting… it can mess with your self esteem. You look at that beauty cam pic or photoshopped image or filtered Tik Tok video and it’s like being two people… the one that looks perfect on screen and the real you who will seemingly never measure up. It’s important to reaffirm that you don’t have to be that on screen version of yourself in real life.
You and the welsh brothers are really helping me realize that the technology has gotten better than when I was 13 in 2000, thinking airbrushed skin in Vogue was real perfect skin. Now I can spot a blurring filter but not this new tech that is so good that is undetectable. I didn’t even see nikki tutorials filter that was on until it was pointed out now I can’t Un see it - like girl turn that off!!!!! That’s a you thing cause To us at home it’s very annoying and indicative of the content creators mind not what my mind should be thinking!!!!
I am with you there! I was a teenager in the 70s when no-one had a clue about acne! Doctor gave me antibiotics and recommended a sun lamp! We were told to use soap and strong toners that were like paint stripper. No mention of the devastating effect on our mental health. It blighted my teenage years and my career prospects due to low confidence.Things have certainly changed for the better with RU-vid and wonderful people like Cassandra giving support and inspiration.
I do believe that some people are not ready to LOOOOOVE their skin/body/appearance and saying to them that they should is not gonna help it will shame them for NOT loving it. Because it’s a process you cannot decide to love yourself randomly. But normalizing the normal skin (omg why it’s a big news, normal should be normal lmfao) definitely helps everyone. Thank you for doing exactly that ❤️ On another note. I see some chance of you Cassandra reading this so I’d like to leave a request for a video ☺️ SPF - it’s so frustrating. You don’t see how it works. Why do you really need to reapply? How exactly does it loose it’s power? For example the physical spf - if it’s just a mineral grounded into a powder - and it’s supposedly reflects the UV rays - why would you need to reapply ? Is it because it’s being degraded by the UV or just it gets moved around and creates some unevenness so you could not be sure that your say cheeks are being protected? One other thing is if your layering the spf - what can you layer and what not? Does it then extend you wear time? Say the most closest to your skin layer get protected by the one above it why would it loose it’s poser ? Maybe it can stay intact and will get it’s moment when the above ones have gave their all to protect and died (so sad for the SPF, but thank you) . I do believe you Cassandra can exhaust the f* out of this topic, do a great research and then share this with us!
You'll love the body neutrality movement! It's basically what you've said; not everyone can or wants to love their body, but hating it isn't healthy so we should aspire to be neutral. As for your questions about SPF, physical and organic sunscreens work the same way. The molecules that act as the spf absorb UV energy and diffuse that energy through a chemical state change. That's actually what the number on an spf rating means; an SPF15 will diffuse the UV energy from full strength and direct sunlight for 15 minutes before losing efficacy. As for how to layer it, the general consensus is to apply serums/moisturizer first, let that sink into your skin, and then put your spf on top. If you need to add makeup over that, just let the sunscreen dry down a bit first so it's not disrupted by your applicator!
To your SPF question, there are two big reasons why we need to reapply: 1. When applying sunscreen, people almost always apply far less than needed. Also, our skin is porous and bumpy and it’s hard to get the sunscreen on perfectly - think about how you might have to do multiple coats of paint to paint a basketball. The reapplication increase your protection by making up for missed spots in early applications. 2. Our sunscreen can rub off when we touch things and it can mess up protection over time. Therefore we have to reapply. I would check out Dr. Dray or LabMuffin Beauty Science on RU-vid for more information. Also one last note: physical sunscreen protection is not entirely through reflection - it’s about 10% reflection and 90% absorption (like chemical filters).
I can’t tell you how comfy it makes me feel to hear you say “Real skin has pores. Texture is normal.” Because of a variety of marketing tactics, I’ve spent years feeling awful about the size of my pores. But it’s fine.
I get super emotional watching some of these videos. Thank you for making me look at my skin in a way I never could my entire life. The insecurities associated with my acne troubles may never leave entirely but I’ll never feel the same because of people like you who never stop telling us we are all beautiful. Thank you. So much.
these lorde's lyrics about skin texture LITERALLY made me cry. Now bring my boys in Their skin in craters like the moon The moon we love like a brother While he glows through the room
It’s normal to have acne since we’re human. Yes. But let’s not sit there and be hypocritical and pretend that it’s a good thing. If we had the choice to have it vs not have it, no one would want to have it. Acne has a bad stigma because it’s a bad thing. However, the individuals who have acne are not bad people or ugly because of it.
Celebs have way more options to trat their skin. They have access to better meds, better skin care, better derms and better treatments just because of money. Someone said that beauty is not longer a thing of DNS, it's a thing you buy. And that's true
literally when i was growing up i was the only person with cystic acne and you cassandra were one of the only people who was struggling too - i didnt have anyone in the media or real life who understood. i just want to say thank you.
I remember I used to watch you from your first videos when you had very bad acne- the same exact acne I had! I suffered for so long but seeing someone else who was real and had the same thing as me but was a model made me feel a thousand times better about myself. So thank you for that!
People would be so much happier if they didn't pay attention to celebrities and stopped following them on social media I feel pretty good about myself when I'm not comparing myself to others but if you're constantly inundating yourself with images that make you feel bad, of course you're going to have self image issues
my perspective about "normal" skin was corrupted thanks to media (back when there was no social media) and it really caused me a lot of struggle to embrace my skin in any condition. cassandra thank you for always keeping it real and showing us the truth 🦋
As an illustrator, working with Photoshop is like a partner in crime. I grow my own awareness on many models on magazine that is not real skin. The more I understand Photoshop, the more I feel okay about my skin, sometimes it has acnes; due to hormonal changes, especially on PMS. I embrace the change and learn about myself better. Accepting and taking care of it really impact my skin health. It is indeed changing and my skin looks much better. I'm a big fan of sunscreen and yes it has massive impact to the skin!
@@RealityxFairytale you're only seeing a moment of their lives. I have what people call perfect skin but I have my problems too 🙄 for example, my skin is sensitive and I have reactions to the minorest things possible. I also have had pimples and I have them from time to time. Its not healthy to think that perfection exists because it doesn't. What you see as perfect skin is just an organ of another human that eats, defecates and does a bunch of disgusting stuff 😂
@@divx1001 no I actually was going with them to school and living with them. Of course like 2 days from year they had one tiny pimple, but that's nothing to people when they have acne, a tiny pimple is nothing.
I think I had near to perfect skin when I was a bit younger. Could have still had that skin if I took better care of myself. I don't have pimples often, but it's quite dry and I'm in my late twenties so yeah it doesn't look like I'm 20 anymore
Thank you so much for this. I had acne for years and am now left with scarring. I really take care of my skin but i never feel good enough because of my scars. You've really made me think differently about my skin and how I feel about my skin.
My dermatologist just prescribed me tretinoin and some pills alongside super simple cleanser and moisturizer and I am SO SAD 😭, feels like my favorite toy AKA skincare has been taken away from me… had to put a huge box of cosrx aside 🤣
I totally understand you! You could try those products again, just only after you get used to your tret, probably after six weeks. That's what I've done and it was OK. I usually use those fun products in the morning, not in the evening, though.
I'm just following a routine from a dermatologists for like past 9 months and it has really helped my skin. I had acne for like 10 yrs and the earlier dermatologists were not great ..bought 7k skin care routine but the doctor has prevented me from using them . But the simple routine is really working. It's just a cleanser , moisturizer of Cipla, sunscreen (non-comodegenic) & water proof and a pill at alternate days . So I would recommend to avoid using other skin care routines cause the pills and other cleanser are already acting on your body..
It took me a while to appreciate my skin. I suffered with cystic acne and now have scars. All stars made me feel ugly and I became so depressed. It's sad how they retouch all pictures it's sad. Understanding the skin more made my skin look so much better. It's normal to have acne, scars, texture wrinkles and so on. Love you and love your videos. Xoxo
Would you ever do a video about the links between diet and our skin? I have figured out that my breakouts and excema are 100% related to consuming sugar and carbs and when I'm eating super clean and healthy I have basically completely clear skin, no oily or dry skin and really soft. I know a super huge amount of people haven't had any luck with changing their diet but it's helped me so much and I would love to hear your thoughts on this ❤
Yes, this would be a great video! I have heard Cassandra mention a plant-based diet (I think), but also noticed with myself a huge difference when certain foods were removed (alcohol and sugar mostly).
@@magdalenesalvan I've been looking into gut health lately and realising it's not just skin etc but mental and physical health. It's incredible how much the gut actually affects our being.
I’m struggling with acne. I’ve tried countless things and I’ve really really tried to accept it. It’s destroyed my self confidence. I just wish I could clear the red spots that seem permanent.
If it's still red you may try an anti redness cream first; my acne usually leaves my skin dry, scaled and hiper sensitive, I've been using xeracalm from eau thermale and it has been a life changer (eau thermale usually makes products friendly for hypersensitive skin). Normally spots dissappear with vitamin C and retinol serums. The key is to be constant and NOT get out in the sun while using it
I'm confident now! I was the one who compare myself with celebrities which have flawless "GloWiNg SkiN". And I was depressed about my insecurity 🤡.I used to think, i was the one who get acne for the first time in my Teenage days! Like it was horrible And Now I understood that "acne is normal and everyone have it" And the feW people who have fLawLeSs SkiN "Good For Them"💅😌
I wish people would talk more about gluten/ dairy/ sugar intolerance. I only got "flawless skin" when I cut out gluten. Turns out I had a moderate gluten intolerance. I'd tried cutting out dairy and sugar before and that didn't do much. (I'm a vegetarian so I thought the dairy was doing me in) but then I cut out gluten and it was like magic. Gluten intolerance is apparently more common than once thought and it causes a lot of acne but we don't talk about it enough.
Did you cut out bread like sourdough as well? I know it contains gluten but some people aren’t as sensitive and intolerant to it compared to others. I love bread so I think you’re right and it might be the key to fully improving my skin.
Yes!!! I recently stopped wearing foundation to be able to monitor my skin throughout the day and really crack down on what causes inflammation for me. I eat a lot of whole wheat pasta and realized for the first time how instantly red and aggravated my skin got within an hour of eating it. It's gonna be hard to cut out gluten living in Italy and whatnot lol, but I am shocked that it doesn't pop up in recommendations the way that cutting dairy does.
@@anakarina1011 for me, I also had more acne. This is going to be a little graphic. But I also didn’t have healthy bowel movements. Having a healthy bowel movement everyday is also so important to maintain your hormonal health and therefore the health of your skin. I was constantly constipated and could barely poop or wasn’t digesting my food properly and had diarrhea or oily stool. So really it gave me hormonal problems like acne, more stress/anxiety, less energy, etc because of my digestion being messed up. Hope this helps!
I've been watching a lot of videos on this subject and in the last month I slowly started to accept acne on my arms and back. For the first time in years it seems to be clearing up and I'm like: dude... I had to come to terms with acne before it would clear up?
Hey, stress from body dysmorphia or fear of social rejection due to acne is real! And stress can certainly worsen acne, so maybe there's something to that!
I’ve heard of this happening before. Some people believe that our minds create the acne and that when you stop obsessing over it, the acne clears up. Kind of like positive thinking.
I wish normal skin was, well the normal. Its seriously weighing so heavy on my mind. I'm tired of feeling so ugly and comparing myself. Your a breath of fresh air cassandra
This is a very needed video.. I got into skincare because of kpop. I saw how they religiously wear skincare and I thought that how I could achieve flawless skin but I got so disappointed because I spend thousands and my skin is still not 'flawless'. But after I saw pictures of these idols with acne, pictures of them without filters n Photoshop. And I appreciate my skin more. These people with money who spend a lot of money for their skin care and have access to dermatologist still have acne. So now I threw away those unrealistic definition of flawless skin. I am much much happier and appreciate my skin a lot more 🥰
I tried Proactive as a young adult (20 years ago), and it was absolutely terrible. It dried my skin out so so horribly. It burned, and it was painful, and I couldn't continue it. I later discovered that a lot of my acne was from me touching my face a lot, and the other acne I had, which was tons of cystic chin and upper lip acne, was hormonal. Once I got my progesterone in balance, my acne has all but disappeared. To also help, I only wash my face once to twice a week. If I wash my face any more, I will get 1-2 white pimples by the end of the day. And not as much acne related, but I also have to use two different brands of facial moisturizers to keep my skin from feeling dry. So everybody, keep trying different things until you find what works for you, and if you haven't found it yet, or don't find it, just like Cassandra says, still love your skin. It took me 28 years of try and try again to get to where I am now.
Thanks for this, Cassandra. Im sick of the social media trying to portray an unapproachable and irrral standard of beauty and companies making billions after triggering on people's insecurities.
Thank you for the video, Cassandra. Although I cannot rely to the acne experience but I do understand the feelings people have when seeing such images. I’ve had rosacea for a few years now and I used to be desperate to find more information about it and treatment (it’s untreatable tho). Then I found some youtubers who claimed to have it too, promoting skincare products and advice but never a medical treatment. Stupid me fell for it and tried nearly everything until I found out they themselves were going to expensive clinics and had medical treatment. That made me angry and sad because it’s some toxic information. Not even mentioning they use filters and editing on their videos. Unfollowed the BS, but for a long time I felt terrible because I was trying to achieve and have a flawless pore-less perfect glowy unrealistic skin. I appreciate that you’re educating people on what is realistic and achievable by skincare.
Girl can you also speak about hyper pigmentation on skin especially underarms knees elbows. I have been super insecure about them and hearing people speak about it can make me feel more normal and relatable but there is almost one to no video about it on internet. Besides if you have any tips or treatment for underarms whitening please share! Love your positive energy and your videos!
I’ve had years of acne on and off and I now know what triggers it for me. Too much milk and excess sugar. If I avoid these two culprits or at least cut down then it has a huge effect. Drinking milky drinks (tea/coffee/milkshake) or eating cereal with milk every morning and eating sugary things is guaranteed to increase the oiliness of my skin and also change the viscosity of the oil so it clogs my pores up more easily too. Then the blocked pores and pimples start. Within a week of cutting down milk and sugar my skin is clearing. Every single time. This is only what I have found for myself. Other folks may have different causes and triggers.
I so wish that I had someone like you 33 plus yrs ago when I had horrible acne and was made fun of so much. I have loved your videos for yrs back when you were in your robe in the living room 💙 Thank you for all the now older ladies that needed this as a child.
Amazing video. Thank you so much for all your work in trying to normalise acne, texture, and pigment. I don't have acne and I've always looked past it on others but in terms of skin texture, I've always been a little bit aware of mine. "Having acne doesn't mean you have to get rid of it" really struck me! Why not see it as art??
I so admire you Cassandra. You are so real in this corrupt world. I struggled with acne my whole life even now at the age of 40. With that being said I learned how to treat it and manage everything that come with acne 🙌🏽💯
I feel this. I just started taking care of my skin in the last few years and I’m 37 and have had acne for the last 15 years. Cass is a wonderful person and she’s struggled too, so she GETS IT and truly does care about other people. She’s genuinely like this 🦋
@@adlinkujur2382 I was on accutane for a while. Then by research I found out about retin A and azelaic acid since then I have been using it and my skin has never been this good🙌🏽
I still add a slight filter to my social media pics and I am very insecure about my appearance especially in photographs. I’m 50, and I’m so glad unrealistic beauty ideals are changing. 🌸
Thank you. As a guy who has been complimented by my other guy friends on my skin, I VERY much struggle with insecurities about my textured skin. Models and photoshop really set unrealistic expectations. Seeing these photos really made me feel more comfortable about my skin.
it's just the second video I've watched from your channel but everytime you mention you're our "acne big sister" i start tearing up. dealing with acne and other skin "problems" can have such a big weight in someone's self esteem and the skincare world is definitely so hard to navigate alone; we often see people with predisposed good skin talking about taking care and getting "better" skin as if it is that simple. the truth is sometimes people will never have perfect skin, never be rid of breakouts, and that's just how it is. I'm happy i found your channel and happy that I can find good information and guidance through this with empathy and genuine understanding. anyways, thank you so so much for your content ❤️
I have rosacea and it sucks. Of course medicine keeps the flairs down but when it does, the burning, itching, and peeling is awful. We need to be more understanding of each other and the struggles we have. I agree with being realistic with skin issues.
“i’m ok just the way i am and my reflection is going to look very different than someone else’s retouch.” and also “Flaws can be features and let’s embrace it.” PREACH GIRL I NEEDED THESE WORDS OF WISDOM AND I NEEDED THIS VIDEO TODAY thank you :))) i love ur channel
I adore how you are so real. Everyone has 'flaws' and it's so wrong how media/ commercialization treat people like we should all strive for a perceived " perfection". We are all beautiful!!
Cassandra, thank you so much for these videos as reminders to “turn our flaws into features”. I love it. I, too, wish that this message was more prevalent in my youth growing up in the 80s. We need people like you to point out the ridiculous standards of what beauty is & reminders that we are all beautiful. Love ya! ❤️
I had pretty bad hormonal acne in my teens & then adulthood on & off .🥺 Sadly it was other girls/women who have been totally brutal towards me about it.
The picture that surprises me most is Kendal’s. Not only did she have acne but also SCARRING, which is what I’m struggling with. I don’t ever see her with scars.
This movement is beautiful. I want to cry 😢. I never would have imagined this would ever happen when I was suffering and insecure back in my pre teens, teens, and early twenties
i always thought my skin was horrible because of texture and acne, i felt so normal watching young royals, it’s so nice to see characters who are seen as beautiful having skin that looks like minec
Can I just say, when you have put up any pics or videos showing when you were struggling the most with your acne, the first thing I noticed about you every time was never your skin, but how beautiful and bright your smile is and the stunning colour of your eyes, and I would like to point that out to anyone who is struggling with skin issues, most people aren’t focusing on your skin (although it feels like it) they are noticing your smile/eyes/hair/energy etc, whatever amazing thing YOU have xxx❤️
I hate the use of the term "struggled with acne." I didn't struggle. I've had it my damn life in my ups, downs, and in between. I conquered a ton of hellacious shit in that life time of 43 years, acne intact. I didn't struggle. I conquered. Don't let acne make you THINK you're struggling. You're not. You're normal and HUMAN.
I have honestly hated my face for years due to my acne, but also because I felt I looked too ugly - everyone else was gorgeous, had makeup skills off the charts, and amazing skin without makeup. Even taking selfies terrifies me, because I’m afraid everyone will see what I see. However, I’ve been implementing better skincare (mainly for mental health - the pandemic made me hit a new low), and the bonuses are that I get to really acquaint myself with…well, myself. The skin, anyway. I find I’m wearing makeup, yes, but I still use less and my skincare makes me feel nice. Because of this, I’ve actually started taking more selfies in an attempt to love my own face. And I honestly don’t feel so hideous anymore! Although I do have a breakout now, sadly. I really wish I could’ve told my younger self that I wasn’t ugly and that a lot of it is photoshop and retouching.
Oh my god! I’ve just discovered you’re the girl from the acne video I saw years ago! I admired you so much for your openness and bravery on that video. It’s great to see how far you’ve come! ♥️👏🏼 Congratulations!!
i remember coming across one of ur videos about ur acne a long time ago... i struggled with acne so i watched ur videos to relate. and now i come across you again and you still post amazing videos. love you!!
such a good topic: the fact we look at celebrities and we have the urge to reach THAT perfect skin can be a huge ‘no go’ for our wallets. despite being a “superficial” topic, it’s there … in the back of many minds
I was a huge Lorde fan in high school. When I was going through major hormonal acne and was too afraid to play skincare roulette, Lorde speaking out about having her skin and acne photoshopped made me feel so relieved! I am still so scared to figure out which skincare to invest in, but I will forever be thankful for Lorde's honesty and comment. 💜
I have psoriasis and learning that people like Kim Kardashian also have it, as well as seeing people on social media showing their psoriasis and speaking honestly about how they manage it, really helped me. I have very flaky skin on my face and sometimes plaques around my eyebrows, and foundation often makes it worse, but I used to feel too self conscious not to wear it. Now I feel much better about having foundation free days and I've been able to get tips like mixing foundation with facial oil that really helped me. I'm so happy that people are calling out excessive photo re-touching (I'm not anti it if it's a reasonable or creative choice, but I hate it when it reinforces impossible beauty standards) Love your own skin, texture and acne and psoriasis and all 💖
Great video. Please could speak on how you dealt with acne scars emotionally? My skin is clear but the scars that I have trigger sometimes hard feelings. Is it possible to heal from the emotional burden that acne caused or trauma will stay? I am curious what is your opinion. And your skin looks FLAWLESS.
All I've seen my entire life is photoshopped pictures, so I am really paranoid about seeing my pores as I thought this was a sign of old age. When I realized the amount of editing these celebrities do to their social media! Nah I feel great! No hundreds of thousands in dollars lost in skin care and fancy dermatologists.
*Proverbs 31:30 Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.* 🥰❤️ - You are beautiful and precious to God. The words we're looking for to remind ourselves when we feel insecure are acceptance, gratefulness and contentment.
Ugh this just brings back bad memories of HS. Two different demos & a dermabrasion later, I was still getting breakouts in my 30’s & was back to a third dermo. Same exact stuff in 96 that I took in 76!
Thank you for this video. Everyone needs to watch this and know that flawless, airbrushed skin is just not real. Would love to see more 'real' photos by celebs. Being real is so much more inspiring than appearing flawless.
Thank you for these videos! I have always been insecure about my skin, but watching your channel has been extremely helpful! I have picked up a good skin care routine thanks to you!! Please keep the helpful and wonderful videos coming!
