For some, it’s been a battle since teen years—for others, it’s a new unwelcome arrival.
I fall into the first camp. I’ve shared all about my experience with acne in my Clear Skin Guide and my Accutane Experience. As of late, and seemingly out of nowhere, my skin has started breaking out regularly again. Fun.
Read MoreHi—I’m back! And wow, I have a lot to share…Let’s start with my skin during quarantine. Call it stress, call it hormones, call it diet (most likely all of the above these days)—my skin has been freaking out aka breaking out. Anyone else?
Read MoreAnyone that struggles with acne knows the struggle to find a good moisturizer that won’t break you out. Of all the skincare brands and products out there today (and as we know, there’s a lot), I can count the number of moisturizers that are suitable for the needs of breakout-prone skin on one hand.
Read MoreFace cleansing — seems pretty basic, but boy, are there a lot of mistakes to be made. If you’re struggling with breakouts, this is a crucial step in your skincare routine and battle against acne. Do you think you’re doing it right?
Read MoreI have to admit, at first I was slightly skeptical of “facial massage” or “lymphatic drainage”, thinking it was more insta-trendy than value-add. As I was prepping for our wedding, I figured it couldn’t hurt to throw it in the mix of my ever expanding beauty routine — and lo and behold, I absolutely fell in love.
Read MoreAccutane can be a real game (life) changer for those struggling with breakouts that are unresponsive to all other treatments. I shared my journey to accutane and experience taking it here (and a bit here as well), but I wanted to create a round-up of the [essential] products that got me through those 6-7 months.
Read MoreHave you tried everything under the sun to treat your acne? Are you now considering taking Accutane? Let me guess..you’re curious about the scary side effects? Want to know if it actually gets rid of people’s acne for good? Or what products people use to manage symptoms? So was I — I’ve been there.
Read MorePutting it out there — some of us have it, some of us don’t. It shouldn’t be such a taboo subject. There seems to be a lot of misinformation out there, however, that makes researching this topic confusing and frustrating. Will it grow back darker? Thicker?
Read MoreThis post has honestly been on my heart for a few years now, before I had even conceptualized creating a blog to write it on. As I mentioned here in my very first skincare post, it’s a topic that I am so so passionate about because I know what it’s like to struggle with severe breakouts, for ten plus years to be exact. There were many times during that period where I couldn’t even look in the mirror at my own reflection. Anyone else? All I wanted was for the beauty I felt on the inside to shine through my outward appearance.
Read MoreAside from attempting to hide under a cute hat, what do you do in a skin crisis? As we all know, these times of crisis always pop up (literally) at the most inconvenient times. Hello first date, interview, a highly photographed day, etc. I have a full on emergency mode I go into during these times. Below are the must-know actions you need to add to your arsenal.
Read MoreLet's talk skincare routines - specifically starting with your evening skincare routine (this is where I tend to be most aggressive so starting here makes sense to me). The most transformative improvements in my skin have actually come from changing the steps in my routine - not just from the products I use.
Read MoreWhile adopting an effective daily skincare regimen is a must, I’ve found that added little “boosters” to your routine can do wonders. A weekly face mask is not only like an extra workout for your pores, but done right, it can also make for one luxurious and relaxing experience. I think we all deserve it.
Read MoreIf only I could go back in time and read this list! I would have saved myself YEARS of heartache. I can recall breaking out pretty bad as a teenager (and beyond) and scouring the internet high and low for some good quality advice.
Read MoreSkincare will be one of my favorite topics of discussion here on Create Genuine. You can look forward to posts on mannny skincare posts on: my skincare philosophy/approach, guides featuring various routines, dos and don’ts (very key), tips and tricks, all about acne and my previous (and sometimes ongoing) struggles with my skin, the link between wellness and skin, and SO much more.
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