I never understood why I suffered because of you, for 10 years I've been in this unwanted relationship which use to control me all the time, with everything I did or with things I wanted to do just because of how you looked on me.
I started to hate you so much that it changed what I thought about myself, you made me feel paranoid, ugly, an outcast and most of all you made me stop loving myself.
We've been through so much to try and let you go, 3 courses of rocaccutane within 10 years, ointments, cutting out dairy, drinking 2 litres of water and the list goes on but you still didn't want to leave.
However, as well as hating you, you taught me something no one else could do.. When I started this page I didn't realise how many people were suffering too, by my journey this community because of you it allowed me to help others and for the first time you've actually taught me to accept myself, who I am and after 10 years you taught me to laugh myself no matter what obstacles you face.
You have taught me to be brave, stand up for myself, love myself again and that it isn't abnormal to have acne. The marks you've left me with are just a reminder of how much of a battle I've fought throughout 10 years and believe me there were times I wanted to give up but I didn't!
What it's meant to do is prevent acne from reoccurring and unclog pores - it cant be used as a spot cream for insist if a pimple appears you don't use it one on that area as it does not work like that.
Even when your skin is clear you apply the ointment all over for face at night as it can make you skin a little red, dry and sensitive to sunlight however after 2 weeks the redness would stop.
I've got a repeat prescription for this so whenever I'm running out I just go pick up another one.
The first 2 videos are from April 24, 3rd video from Febuary 7 and 4th video from April 9.
When my acne was severe even taking pictures was a problem as it showed how bumpy and uneven my skin was which meant most photos I took I'd have a filter on so it smoothed out my skin.
I'm wearing minimal make up as I was in the sun all day so I used @vichyuki foundation which has SPF in there and eyeliner as my eyelids are slightly red 🤷‍♀️ I saw the GP about them and its definitely the accutane therefore I have to use e45 on raise patches.
No filters here! Haha! Yep this is me. And yes this is my skin. I still get shocked when I look at my progress pictures and can’t believe this is really my skin now 😅 I never would think in a million years would I see clear skin. I thought I would have to live with acne for the rest of my life. I realized though it takes a lot of trial and errors, patience and hard work. As you can see back in my October before pic my face was very red and a LOT of post acne scars from years of moderate/severe acne. I still get some pimples here and there when I get my period and you know something...who cares! It’s normal. Of course I still get mad sometimes when a zit pops up on my chin but so what. I’m not gonna let it ruin my life anymore. I just try to remain calm and throw on some @banish pumpkin enzyme mask and their banish vitamin c oil and I’m good to go 👍🏻☺️👍🏻 On my next order, I’m definitely trying Banish’s Vitamin C Creme!
How true is this?😭 On a serious note, it's important to take time to rest and take care of yourself, your mind and your soul.
-Say this self-love mantra: "I am enough. I have enough. I do enough." How do you practice self love?
yooo i didn't know how much protein tofu has. Like I knew it was a good source but not that good. This bowl had 35g!!! I'm obsessed.
|| Acne will never end 🤦🏻‍♀️ ! Maybe not but we need to deal with. .
which acts calming and promotes brightness in the skin.
Day 2- Apart from my close friends, did anyone know I have acne? I think that plays a huge factor in the whole concept, the constant cover up and anxiety. I’ve mainly kept mine hidden away, even from myself some days by covering mirrors and not leaving the house. This anxiety can be around anything though; what we look like, what others look like and especially what people look like on Instagram. Here’s a picture of me with my three weekly Pumpkin Enzyme Mask by @banishacnescars that is 100% natural and contains Vitamin C, Beta-Carotene and AHAs to exfoliate, brighten and reduce oils & scaring.
I am so happy to announce that I am now a Banish Warrior!
It feels really surreal to be saying it as I have been a huge fan of @banishacnescars for YEARS! As you all know I am extremely passionate about body confidence, skin positivity and honesty, so I feel incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to work with a company that shares the same values as I do!
For the past two months, I have been using the Vitamin C Beauty Elixir, the Banish Oil and the Vitamin C Creme to help keep my skin hydrated whilst on accutane (they have all been working wonders 💕) and I can’t wait to try more of their wonderful range! My skin has been left pretty scarred from my cystic acne. Whilst accutane is clearing my skin amazingly, I still have a lot of work to do on the pigmentation and texture of my skin. So, I can’t wait to document how well @banishacnescars works!!
Before I left I legit could not forget my banish products as they are my go to products which have helped me so much!
I ordered vitamin c cream and elixir spray for this holiday as I was running low on them and the best thing about it is they are travel size too!
The problem I use to have was all my products would be over 100ml therefore I wouldn't be able to take them aboard but I'm so happy that I haven't got a problem with these ones.
You can see from my posts @banishacnescars is for real a miracle brand as it has faded my pigmentation so much and I can't wait to use the banisher!
Vitamin C Serum 😊🙌❤ Use my code and save $$ on your products "ALISHA"
We can't stress enough how important drinking water is! Though there are other triggers and causes, acne can develop when your body is full of toxins and vulnerable to inflammation. Drinking water every day helps flush toxins out of our body contributing to healthier, clearer skin!
It's also great for overall health as it helps with blood circulation, digestion, absorption of nutrients and help transport nutrients to all parts of our body!
I’ve been using Banish products for over a year (58 weeks to be exact) and have seen amazing progress for my overall complexion, especially my hyperpigmentation (severe discolouration from old acne) and roller scars. While my ice pick and box scars are still there as evident in the right photo, they no longer appear so deep and dark 🥰😍The more severe “holes” on my face left from my cystic acne will most likely require more time and longer needles (I’m currently on the look out for a good trustworthy skincare clinic in Sydney so I’ll keep you updated if I do have a microneedling session done) As for now, I’ll be continuing with Banish because it does yield incredible results for my skin!
I'm all about team #banishacnescars . The first picture was taken March 25, and the second picture was taken April 15. Using flash on my phone, which sharpens and makes VERY glaring any scarring and blemishes. With each use of Lyonys BC's Fruit & Flower Powder and MPole Gentle Herbal Scrub, my skin evens more and more, blemishes fading as old skin cells are replaced by new ones.
Soon, I hope to have the complexion I've desired since early puberty, when acne made me self-conscious.
Makeup is good, but naturally-inspired confidence is...fantastic.
Let us know in the comment what you discovered as your #acne trigger!
I’ve been using their All Clear Mint Cleanser for a month now and I wanted to wait until I told you all about this cleanser because me and my skin don’t really go with ‘soap’ type cleansers. But this has been a miracle save 😅🙌🏻 .
Has anyone here found out any food allergies they have that caused acne for them?
Alternatively if the above isn't working you can get allergies tested for at a doctor or allergist so you know for sure what the cause could be. Why? Sometimes we could have a less common allergy to things like garlic and nightshade plants which would be hard to determine on your own.
Repost from @myfacestory , "I’ve been using @banishacnescars for a while now and to say it’s improved my skin is an UNDERSTATEMENT. My skin has completely transformed, I can’t believe it! Your skin CAN heal and it WILL heal, it just takes time, patience, and persistence.
I KNOW how stubborn scars are, how they can appear more dramatic with makeup or certain lighting, and how at times, they can make you feel less than or doubt yourself. But I also KNOW how much Banish has helped improve my scars and restore my confidence! And I really want y’all to experience the same. My favorite products (and the ones I use the most often) are the Banisher 2.0, Banish Oil, Vitamin C Cream , and Pumpkin Enzyme Mask!
*In addition to using Banish at home over the past few years I’ve also recently had a few professional micro-needling treatments!"
Repost from @skinnoshame , "I have some deep acne scars on my face (mostly on my forehead) after I took Accutane.
Have you ever experienced a bad reaction from your makeup products?
Sometimes I worry that Banish doesn't work and think I don't see any progress, over the months I've been using it.
But actually seeing this before and after picture, the before picture being from the 23 of February and the after being on today the 13 of April!!
And it took me 23 long years to realize that was enough. We spend so much time focused on our flaws that we forget about all of the wonderful things our body allows us to do. My acne. The one thing that used to hold so much power over me. My acne is something that I see as a positive now. And I’ve grown to understand how the toughest times in your life actually teach you the most about yourself. Once I started to embrace my acne I actually started to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Being honest about how much I was struggling was able to show others that it’s not something we should be ashamed of. Instead I see it as something that is completely normal and has shaped me into a stronger more compassionate person. I define beauty as something that cannot be seen at first glance but understood by actions and words.
So please be kind to yourself today and appreciate your body for what it is and not what it should be 💚"
Charcoal clay masque @banishacnescars .
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Right side pictures is the beginning stages of my journey with #banishacnescars taken just two weeks after first use!!! Already feeling amazing results and beginning to see overall improvements in my skin health!!! The left pictures is with makeup and a camera filter, which im learning to not use anymore since finding banish, and realizing that my skin shows my story but dosen't define me, and that i can be ok with my appearance... but that there is hope for my skin so i don't have to settle for having these deep scars and hyperpigmentation nor continued breakouts any longer, nor do i have to spend $1,000.00's of dollars attempting to remedy my skin and my resulting emotional health!!!
The reason I love using my @banishacnescars starter kit is because I can instantly feel each product working. I have scarring and hyperpigmentation that I would love to repair!
Banish is a company that was founded by CEO Daisy Jing who grew up with cystic like acne, she founded Banish 4 years ago as an all natural, cruelty free, organic alternative for customers with skin problems - she also holds a Bachelor in Arts/Science & studied at Duke University.
Product details: - Activated Charcoal Clay Masque - absorbs oils & impurities in pores - use 1-2 times per week.
- Pumpkin Enzyme Masque - best for textured/acne prone skin. May tingle which is normal. Use 1-3 times weekly.
Do not use after Banisher 2.0 as the AHAs exfoliate the skin.
Reduces scars, fine lines, hyperpigmentation when used with Banish oil - do not use on active pimples, no makeup for 8 hours after use.
Press Banisher 4-5 times on each area, rotate Banisher 90degrees before each time you press down. This makes micro wounds in the skin triggering skin to heal and repair to reduce scares.
- Do not use if allergic to metal or gold.
Results within 4 weeks to 4 months have been noted! -Banisher Oil - Use after Banisher 2.0 as part of daily night routine.
Banish has a 30-day money back guarantee, if you don't get any results you get your money back!
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6. The banisher stamp pen.
REAL TALK. Ya girl is breaking out, and honestly it could be for a few different reasons.
Something I noticed this past year was that my acne seems to flare up a whole 3 months after I eat badly. Right around 3 months ago was CHRISTMASTIME and you know what that means?! Candy and sugar and cookies and hot chocolate pretty much every day. I knew I’d be facing the consequences in March.
I’ve also been consistently taking a supplement for my ovulation, and some reviewers on Amazon say it broke them out bad. 🤷🏼‍♀️ I’ve also been tooootally forgetting to take my fabulous and miraculous probiotics every day.
Ugh. I’m just asking for it.
That can be the hard thing about finally knowing what breaks you out, because then when you do have a breakout YOU BLAME YOURSELF.
I can so easily start saying things to myself like “Well Maddie if you had a little more self control over your eating this wouldn’t have happened.” Or maybe “Well if you weren’t so scatter brained and forgetful maybe you would have clearer skin.” My acne is no longer a mystery to solve, but instead it’s a constant reminder of my incompetence. I have the answer to my own clear skin, but sometimes I just gotta have a cookie. Or 4. Sometimes I lose the habit of taking my probiotic and have to re-train myself to do that daily. My physical imperfections are literally the consequences of my character imperfections.
But let me just say this reeeeaaal loud. IT’S👏🏻OKAY👏🏻TO👏🏻NOT👏🏻BE👏🏻PERFECT.
Y’all, life is messy. Life is constantly pointing out our imperfections to us. I know some people out there who think the only way to avoid the pain of their own imperfections is to become perfect. But they’ve got it all wrong. Our imperfections are what help us to grow, they help us to relate to each other on a deeper level and find ways to help each other out.
So that’s what I’m doing. I’m living my life. I’m shining. You should too.
I remember thinking that until my skin cleared up, there was NO WAY I could ever feel confident. I kept telling myself that I had to get rid of my acne and scars and only THEN was I allowed to feel confident in myself and love myself.
Because who feels good about themselves with skin issues?
Who thinks they’re cute with acne and scars? That just doesn’t go together! That was a huge load of BS of course 😒but I didn’t realize it at the time.
🚨”WHO THE F DO YOU THINK YOU ARE FEELING CUTE WHEN YOUR FACE LOOKS LIKE THAT?!“🚨whenever you feel good about yourself doesn’t exist. You made that person up. It’s a made up story that you came to see as the truth.
YOU’RE the only one who decides to feel confident or not.
Not a magazine you picked up.
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5. The banisher stamp pen (there is also the roller which works the same way- you can chose one or the other).
💗 Activated charcoal clay masque absorbs oils and draws out any impurities you have in your pores.
💗Pumpkin enzyme masque contains AHA which exfoliates your skin and it's great for congested acne prone skin. This mask tingles for the first few minutes after that the sensation goes away.
💗 Vitamin C beauty elixir hydrates and calms your skin as well as brightening it - I personally like to use it right after using the masks.
💗 Banish pore smasher - you leave it in the freezer for at least 30minutes and then use it too numb your skin before using the baniser pen/roller or you can simple use it to tighten your skin.
💗 The banisher stamp pen (there is also the roller which works the same way) - reduces appearance of acne scars, fine liner & hyper pigmentation by creating micro winds which tricks the skin into thinking it's injured, henceforth kickstarting the healing and collagen renewal process.
💗Banish oil hydrates and contains vitamin C which helps speeds up scar fading process & reduces the look of red marks.
Every product I loved 💗 Not one of them made me think otherwise👍🏼 I saw results after every use ☺️ highly recommend!!
Song: Ariana Grande - Pete Davidson (remix).