Project - Clear Skin
I also want to give my skin a break, as I'm really frustrated that I actually now HAVE to wear foundation / tinted moisturiser to cover up my scars. This whole procedure started just before I got married, so about 1 year ago.
Basically I'm not going to wear foundation or a tinted moisturiser!
For the past year I have been getting hormonal breakouts every month around the sides of my face. It's actually really disturbing and looks really disgusting. I'm hoping the limitation of makeup will help clear up some of it and make me feel better.
Below is a photo of me just before my outburst of spots, I have no concealer, foundation - nothing. Just face cream and lipstick. My skin was actually FLAWLESS!
My makeup routine 1 year ago only consisted of Benetint on cheeks and lips. Lip gloss, mascara and some cream eyeshadow if I was feeling adventurous! I really want to go back to this kind of makeup routine!
Anyway....
PRODUCTS I AM ALLOWING MYSELF TO USE:
1) Lip products
2) Under eye concealer
3) Mascara
4) Cream blush
5) Eyeliner
I will be putting this plan into action, as of today and will conclude the outcome in a month! I will however make exceptions for special occasions, like birthdays and anniversary's :) I will keep you updated. I am probably going to regret this as my skin is looking awful and I can feel new pimples forming :( But, hopefully this will improve the way my skin looks and functions.
If you wear too much makeup and are sick of your spots and scared of premature aging, why not join me?
I will be doing an updated skincare regime shortly. X
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<3 Good Luck
So right now, I've switched from buying cosmetics to buying skin care products. Do you know of any great skin care lines? I recently found the best scrub in the world; it's the men's Zirh Scrub. Anyway, good luck with your mission!
Good luck!
@legs11 ullibg and tugging ur skin, specifically round the eye area.
@daniela good for u :) I will be doing an updated skin care regime soon, keep an eye out for that
@ana marie very well said!!!
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So if you need to do this, in order to make ur skin healthier and clear of bumps, you totally should to it.. and I will be totally supportive of you..
It also doesn't matter if we get less FOTD's because we all hope that by the end of the month you will feel a bit more confident with ur skin.. and that ur skin clears up
I have been thinking about this for quite some time and I will try to see if I will be able to keep on doing this for a month..
good luck sweetyy!!
ps.. try the honey for heavens sake :P
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I have found something amazing though, have you heard of BB creams?
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Btw I can't comment on ur blog, ur last fotd was awesome!
@winterblossom yeh it's great, there's alot of dupes out there tho... I don't love it as much as I used to... But my obsession might start all over again :)
Do yu drink loads of water? I've been drinking 2 litres daily for the past 2 weeks and I HAVE noticed a big difference. I dunno whether my skin is pushing out a last min load of crap at the moment but the blemishes around me chin actually had me whining in front of the mirror an hour ago as I took my face off!
Good luck!
But if i go out i will slap it on!
Iv got a week off of work this week and am using a no make up plan! just moisturisng, eating fruit and veg and drinking lots of water!!
Lets hope it works!
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your idea is great. I do think wearing too much foundation and powders does break out the skin. However I noticed that what I eat also influences the condition of the skin on my face. Stay away from acidic foods (such as oranges, coke etc) drink plenty of green tea and eat some raw salmon sushi (fish meat and oil are the best source of colagen).
Good luck and hope this helped:)
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I really recommend taking evening primrose oil to help balance hormones - since taking this my chin area has been sooo much clearer. good luck. xx
You should check out my blog as well:
bollywoodwonder9.blogspot.com
You 've totally inspired me to start sth similar! :)
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I am scared of wrinkles too. :S
@vexinthecity yes i drink load sof water :) xx
@Moni thanks, i try my best to eat healthily and I only drink fizzy drinks or coffee one a year! didnt know i should avoid oranges! will keep that in mind!
@ginag right i will pick evening primrose oil up when i get a chance, thanks :)
@rosa yes, i used to use the blue tin nivea.
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My skin has gotten worse:(
@charlene i will speak to my skin :D
@livelovethinkgolden thanks that helped alot, will check it out. x
@crissy u are more than welcome! xx
I used to get deep painful cystic pimples, always on my cheeks, always in the same spots. I tried everything and nothing worked! The pimples left red spots that wouldn´t go away on their own anymore.
So I went back on my trusty birth control pill which also helped with my teenage acne back then (Diane mite/Dianette. It´s the best for acne). The deep pimples went away, and I`ve been using Retin-A for a few weeks not and it´s fading the post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation wonderfully.
If you think your breakouts are hormonal, no regular skin care routine will prevent them. The process of a pimple forming includes certain bacteria and excessive sebum. So you need a prescription product that decreases bacteria and reduces sebum production.
If you break out because of certain foundations or makeup products, then going bare faced for a while will certainly help you.
Good luck!