Pretty with Pimples

A random person blogging about her skin and such. :-) Mostly about the evil archnemesis, acne. * Got a question? Maybe I've already answered it ! ! * EMAIL ME AT : [email protected]

[prettywithpimples]

I have acne on my face, chest, neck, back, and shoulders. I don't always have big and painful zits, I try to keep my face clean and moisturize. But it's there and very noticeable. How can I be confident with bad skin? I love v-necks/short sleeved shirts but I feel like everybody is staring at me and they think I'm disgusting. I live in Florida and I'm tired of wearing jackets when it's hot outside which is basically always. Any advice on how to be okay with showing skin? (16 yr old girl)

Hello lovely! Confidence is definitely tricky for me. Some days, I’m fine with my skin and other days, I want to cry. But my best tip is to FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT!

Other tips I have is to be comfortable in your skin and to not hate your body. It’s really easy to hate and criticize oneself. Know that acne is temporary and will go away with time. Know that your body is an amazing container of energy, memories, your spirit, and everything else. Your body works hard to keep you alive so it’s best to treat it right! Give yourself a compliment each day, skin related or not. Be positive about your body, skin, and self. :) Good luck!

[prettywithpimples]

I have acne scars on both sides of my cheeks and it sucks! I've been trying to find a good foundation that will cover them, I currently use revlon colorstay. It's great but if I go in the sun you can see through my makeup. Any advice? :(

Hello! Do you use concealer and foundation primer? I like to use primer and concealer before I apply foundation. After primer and concealer, I don’t have to use too much of my foundation. For my foundation, I use MAC Studio Fix. For my concealer, I use NYX.

[prettywithpimples]

What do you recommend to get rid of acne scars? I've been using aloe vera and lemon but I'm not seeing any results.

Depends on your acne scars! Lemon is an acidic liquid, so too much of it would be bad. I definitely recommend a light facial scrub, not picking at your skin and wearing sunscreen. 

As for results, the best thing to do is wait and to not focus on the scars much. If you stare at them, you might psych yourself out and think that they are getting darker! Let time pass and your acne scars will too.

However, if they’re deep pitted scars, like where it looks like holes in your face or someone used a toothpick and poked at your skin, those are irreversible. That layer skin is gone and cannot come back. :( I too have many of these deep scars and I just use makeup to cover it up!

[prettywithpimples]

Have you ever been on Retin A ?

Nope, I haven’t! I’ve had one friend who took it and in the beginning, there is a bit of a purge and peeling process. Sometimes it has to get worse before it gets better. I think her skin cleared up a bit from it but I don’t think she’s on it anymore. I know some people use it for wrinkles and it works, but with lots of patience and time! :)

[prettywithpimples]

Things I’ve tried that really helped my skin clear up and remain clear.

When I caught strep throat (three times this school year, FML), amoxicillin did amazing things. My skin was GLOWING. However, this was just a side effect from taking antibiotics. I didn’t even wash my face and my skin would still be so clear and soft. After I finished my antibiotics, my glowing skin was gone. 

My doctor then prescribed me Minocycline, which kept my skin clear, better than amoxicillin. My prescription ended and my skin is still clear - just some zits here and there when I don’t wash my face. 

Also, my birth control (Lo Loestrin-Fe) really combats against my hormonal acne! I used to get big pimples on my chin before my period started, now I haven’t seen a zit on my chin since the time I started birth control (September).

Hope this helps!

[prettywithpimples]

My acne is hormonal and I get it almost always on my cheeks tho... ): I'm on the pill (Yasmin) and it's kinda helping but my scar treatment with retinoids is going so slow... <- Just wanted to share

Thank you for sharing! I recently started taking birth control in September, I take Lo-Estren Fe (think that’s how it’s spelled). It cleared up my chin acne! I haven’t had chin acne since September. Also, retinoids take time but the results will be worth it! Good luck!

[prettywithpimples]

What does it mean when I only get pimples between my eye brows?And sometimes on my forehead.I would appreciate if you find an answer to my question:)

http://prettywithpimples.tumblr.com/post/27785755338/missvanityangel-what-is-your-acne-telling-you

Check out this link I posted a while ago! Interesting read, may help a lot. It’s mainly diet - eat healthier and your skin will reflect it!

[prettywithpimples]

No one in my class suffers from acne apart from me, it's so upsetting

Hi sweetie pie, 

Don’t compare yourself to other people, especially classmates. We all have our own insecurities and each is different. You may think you’re alone but you’re not, trust me! I battled acne and bullies in high school and you will conquer this. It’s true, acne is upsetting, terrible, not fun at all, and ruins your self-esteem. But there is SO much more to life than how we look. Remember, you are NOT alone. If anyone picks on you for your skin, know that you are better than them. Our worth and value are not defined by our physical appearances. You are worth so much more. 

[prettywithpimples]

I only get acne on my chin/jaw and the side of my nose. Sometimes my uper lip line aswell. Does this mean it's purely hormonal and what's the best thing to do about it?

Yep! Prevention is key. So when you know your period is about to start (if you're a girl), a week beforehand just load up on acne spot treatment cream. There's birth control but that all depends on your doctor and personal choice. There's also acne medication in pill form (that I personally take) that help a lot with my acne. 

[joshpeck]

me: *washes face* me: *expects every trace of acne to be off of my face by morning*

[prettywithpimples]

Haha only if!

[prettywithpimples]

im an incoming 13 year old girl and i have yet to get acne. i have had a few pimples, but nothing major. my skin is naturally oily, so i don't understand why i don't have acne. it apparently runs in my family. will i even get it?

You're still so young, it's hard to tell! If people in your family didn't break out, there's a high chance you won't either. Make sure you take care of your skin! 

[prettywithpimples]

Grocery Haul

Hi guys! I completely forgot to film what I bought when I went grocery shopping but I'll condense everything into a list:

Blueberries: they're in season right now! They're full of antioxidants which is good not only for your skin but your body as well. I got a strawberry box size for only 3 bucks!! Can you believe it!?

Soymilk: I bought this at Wal-Mart instead at Ralph's, so I couldn't get my usual almond milk. But it's fine! Next time. I don't like drinking regular cow's milk.

Red & Yellow Bell Pepper: These aren't that bad tasting, really! I can eat them raw or cooked. Full of Vitamin C which is good for both your body and skin. :)

Spinach & Kale: Kale is a superfood and super cheap, I got one bunch for only 99cents!!! They're both full of Vitamin A and dark greens are important to have in your diet for your digestive system.

Soy nuts: If you don't eat meat, nuts are a good way to get your protein! 

Chobani Greek Yogurt: They were on sale 10 for 10, so I had to get in on this deal. These have a good amount of protein for snacking or a small lunch. 

It's important to get the right amount of protein your body needs so you're full and you're full for a long time. This helps in not eating a bunch of random foods to get full. Random foods as in junk foods, candy, going out to eat, etc! The more you know what's in your food, the better! 

For breakfast, I'm eating a Chobani Greek Yogurt, a cup of blueberries, one cup of Soymilk, and a prepped meal. I know prepped meals may sound boring and (sometimes, taste boring) but in the end, my body feels healthy and my skin is goooood!

Have a great day everyone! 

[maplesuhtori]

tru friends ignore each other’s acne

[prettywithpimples]

What does acne on my cheek bones mean? And its not from make up because I only use concealer

http://thebeautygypsy.com/what-is-your-acne-telling-you/

This blog post helped me a lot and I hope it helps you as well!

[prettywithpimples]

But how do I know if it's hormonal or not??! x

Before your period starts, do you break out a lot? Do you have a lot of chin acne and acne on your jawline? 

[prettywithpimples]

My acne is really bad, worse than ever atm. Would you recommend going on 'the pill'? I'm not sexually active, I'm a Virgin But I heard it's really good to get rid of acne. What do you suggest to do?

If your acne is due to hormonal reasons, then it would help! For me, my acne wasn’t due to an imbalance in my hormones so when I got on the pill, my hormones changed which resulted in acne. Some people suffer for three months of acne and then it settles down, but I didn’t want to suffer through three months of acne so I went off it. 

It just really depends! No one can tell besides you and your doctor. I mean, you can try it out and see but I’m personally too much of a hippie to mess with my body like that, lol.

[prettywithpimples]

can a guy still be in love with a girl even with acne and im talking like body and face acne. like do guys even find that attractive or do they prefer girls like on tv with clear skin and makeup which im totally jealous of. having acne sucks big time. my worst fear is falling in love then getting cheated on with someone 100x prettier than me :(

Hey girl! I made a video response and I’m kind of (actually, very) all over the place but I hope this video answers your questions and more! :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnZOtOLoZbA