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Confidence comes when your skin is "skinning"
<p>Confidence comes from within. Scratch that. Confidence comes when your skin is "skinning". </p><p><br/></p><p>Motivation aside, have you ever loved with skin issues? Breakouts, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin, acne and the likes of such. I can tell that during those periods, it robbed you of your confidence. Yes, that was it for me also.</p><p><br/></p><p>I've lived with acne for as long as I can remember. Tried many things that was recommended to me even by people who aren't dermatologist but nothing changed. It got so bad it affected my self esteem. I couldn't make eye contact, I covered my face when going out, my face got darker and worse and it made me so sad. I lost my confidence.</p><p><br/></p><p>A lot of people said it was puberty but even after that phase had passed, my skin issue didn't stop as I turned adult.</p><p><br/></p><p>I got tired and began making researches on how to treat the skin issue I was having. That was the first time I came across the word "Skincare routine". Like you mean to tell me i can't use my body lotion on my face? And I must have a separate towel for my face also? You mean to tell me I should let go of "Okin" soap and get an effective soap that treats my skin condition? - The one that has salicylic acid in it.</p><p><br/></p><p>You mean to tell me I shouldn't rub oil on my face but get a moisturizing face cream and that my skincare routine should follow this pattern - Cleanser - serum - moisturizer - sunscreen and without sunscreen, all my skincare labour will result to my skin not caring? Now, i know better.</p><p><br/></p><p>I started implementing these knowledge into my skin; first, by knowing my skin type. I have an oily skin type. So I need products that won't increase the oil production and then clog my skin. I shuffled many products till I got to the one that was comfortable on my skin. </p><p><br/></p><p>The products that helped my life after shuffling are;</p><p>1. Soft 7 turmeric and honey soap </p><p>2. Face fact niacinamide serum </p><p>3. Dr Rashel hyaluronic face cream</p><p>4. Biore UV sunscreen</p><p><br/></p><p>Looking back now, I can confidently say my skin has improved. I do not plan to change my skincare products anytime soon as long as they're doing their job effectively. The only time I can consider changing a product is when I realize it stopped working or started giving me other skin issues. I feel so glad to put this out here. It feels like freedom for me.</p><p><br/></p><p>My take-home for everyone is that everyone should do what works for them and also, investing in whatever makes you feel good is not a waste of time and money.</p><p><br/></p><p>So, y'allllll, get that glowing skinnnnnn.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>

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