Im crying over my acne breakouts right now. So I decided to search something like acne positivity. Because Im on the point of myself that I feel pain or is hurt on my heart im about to cry everytime I look at the mirror. I guess its anxiety, i dont know. But I feel like crying and hiding. :( but this video ! Gives me the positivity and the smiles too. You're inspiring ! 💕
@@jeriecarivera3947 hiii! i commented on this post 9 months ago and I just want to tell you that Im doing fine this days. Thank God I have finally have peace on my mind despite still having breakouts and fortunately my face has calmed down. I still do breakout but I have come with peace on myself and trusting the process💕 I dont have anxiety attacks anymore and you know what You could do it too!!! I meditated, prayed and lives a happu life despite having this what they call 'flaws'. you are great and someone loves you!!! KEEP FIGHTING! 😘
OMG this is Literally the case for me now , I have been thinking of searching for acne experiences and stuff so that I can have more confidence and patience with my acne treatment bc I'm breaking down crying so often which is something I didn't used to do before I think I was ignoring the fact that my skin is damaged , but recently.... Acne is all what I think about!! And I hate that! I'm not hating myself bc I love myself and every part of my body but I'm always insecure bc of ppl's eyes on me it's really annoying and makes me uncomfortable, smtimes I feel so confident about my face and my acne even if it's awful but when I meet some friends they directly destroy that confidence with on qs "OMG why are your skin like that? Are you receiving any treatment for this acne? You're having a sever acne .... And that bla bla bla which brings me down to earth.... Anyways this is getting longer but nowadays bc of Covid-19 we have to put on masks which makes me more secure to go out or to go to school but since the corona situation here is getting much better everyone is putting off their masks but me and they always ask me for the reason but I can't even answer ... I'm trying to take off my mask from now on especially that I started liking one boy and I want him to see me without a mask at least once to remember my face 😂😂 I honestly think I'm beautiful and pretty without mask but I'm not confident yet and afraid of ppl's reaction 🥺 I hope your acne situation got better from the time you wrote this comment bc I exactly know how it feels.... And today I want to the dermatologist and he told me that I'm getting better and I wish so 🙏
@@bassmalabelguidoum3762 hiii! wow this was a year ago. i still do break out from time to time. but now my skin is a lot more better! I could say its only scars that its really hard to deal with too! I actually relate to you! I also started liking a boy who likes me too ! And I really try to just be myself even if I still do have acne! This time I dont want my skin from stopping me to do things I like and I love! Sending love to you!!! We will all heal! 😘
This is so empowering!😭 I’ve struggled with acne for 5 years now. It’s never been to bad but I always felt so insecure and ugly with it. But you really helped me realize that it will get better, I’m not alone in this and that acne DOES NOT make you ugly. Thank you gorgeous!!💖
This video was really eye opening, I have never had acne or really had any problems with my skin, however it was so interesting and inspiring to watch your journey with acne and how well you have dealt with it. I truly believe that you are such a brave and strong person, to share your story with so many people. I hope others, like myself, will also feel more educated and knowledgable of acne and other skin conditions that can affect people’s day to day life as much as this has yours. Beautiful video Cerys. ❤️
This video is very inspiring. I'm half way through the video but I really admire your bravery. It can't be easy to film everyday the difficulties you're battling with, but by you posting your journey with a goal to raise awareness and normalize acne is incredible. I hope a lot of people see this so they too can realize that there not alone❤️
Oh Cerys I’ve just sat down and watched this fantastic documentary that you have filmed and my face is soaking wet from crying. I can relate to you so much, I started getting Acne when I was in my 20’s, I’m now in my 40’s and still get it very slightly around my chin. I’ve spent my whole life walking with my head down, never making eye contact and being the quiet one so I didn’t have to face people. I’ve let it ruin my career and take over my life. Words cannot express how amazing I think you are for documenting and being so open about this. You look fantastic and I love how confident you are about going outside without make up on, I’ve let make up rule my life and will spend hours trying to cover up, no more now I’m going to try and be brave, this was really like watching a BBC 3 documentary. Please carry on and make more, you are a huge inspiration, you wanted to help at least one person? I think I can safely say you will help a lot more then that xx
Thank you so much for your amazing words Helen and wow, comparing it to a BBC documentary, what a compliment! - I'm so sorry acne has got you down for so long but I'm so honoured to be even the tiniest of inspiration for you to be confident in your own skin. I hope you can carry on living your life doing what makes you happy; you're such a kind soul and I'm so grateful to have you supporting! Thank you. ❤️
I completely agree with you. You have said everything I wanted to say to Cerys. It could have been me that you were talking about when you related your experience with acne. It blighted my life, career, personal life and my mental health that was already in a bad way. It must be so much more difficult now for the' instagram' generation and the emphasis on 'perfect' looks. Doctors still seem to be giving similar advice to that given in the 70s: antibiotics and birth control pills. I was on antibiotics and the pill for years. They didnt make the slightest difference to my acne, in fact, with hindsight, they made it far worse.
This was so encouraging to me! I am currently dealing with cystic acne and it has affected my mental health to the point of secluding myself All Of The Time. It feels like everyone around me has better skin than I do and it makes me feel so terrible and alone. Kudos to you for your beautiful spirit and lovely personality. I truly think you are beautiful without makeup.
i have been struggling with my skin for almost 5 months now and lately, its been getting to me emotionally. this really helped me, thank you for being brave enough to put his up. I respect you so much, sending you so much love
It’s so tough I had bad cystic acne mine got so bad when I was 18/19 so went to the dermatologist because they where Pussy and huge. The dermatologist suggested I take accutane and it had cleared my skin up within 5 months. I am off it now about 4 months and haven’t gotten a single spot back best decision of my life.
I've been having acne at the age of 12 and now I'm 20, still have it. It's a never ending history. Depression, anxiety, low self esteem,not willing to go out and keeping a distance with the people I love just because of that thing is overwhelming. I've been feeling down since the beginning of this year but lately I've been praying to God to just help me being positive in life and to lead it without caring about the words of others. Watching this video has really boosted my confidence and I cried alongside with you during the last part. It feels like I'm being examined by people and there is always that one person making comments about your skin. But who cares? It is my skin and I know what is best for it. I now know that I'm not alone in this journey and thank you for making this video and being raw in it. I love you for that💕 I wish all people who are in this phase to just be yourself- you know your WORTH and you are unique and beautiful in all ways. ACNE IS TEMPORARY. WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER❤
Thank you for your honesty. I'm 33 and my hormonal acne is a huge deal for me. I just started a program called face reality. Hoping it works. You are beautiful!
somedays I just want to stay in my room and cry all day because of my acne. I've tried literally everything but nothing ever worked and I just got more and more insecure about my skin. today i'm slowly trying to love myself even with acne. thank you for posting this
Thank you so much for posting this. It’s so hard when you’re in the thick of severe breakouts and watching this helped to reminded me that we are all so much more than our skin. P.S. You have such gorgeous hair!
Your skin will come good over time, just don't let the trauma and distress change the person you are within. You are a beautiful and attractive young lady physically, so do the best you can with your skin and in the mean time nurture your character and personality.
My acne honestly wasn’t even as bad at yours but the way you tackled it was amazing. I’ve felt terrible about my skin forever and didn’t even want to take pictures or go outside. You’re so much stronger than I am and you have no idea how much a documentary like this will help people, myself included. Thank you Cerys❤️
I have just watched this video after seeing you talking about it on Instagram and I'm blown away! You're honesty, you're self confidence, you're positivity and you're beauty is not only amazing but shows you as a proper inspiration! I was the year above you in school in John bright (not sure if you remember me) and I use to see you around and think how beautiful you are! I think by you doing this video and showing your journey you will help so many people! You have even given me confidence and made me think " yeah I really shouldn't care what people think" It's so easy for people and girls to hide their skin and imperfections and make people see something that's not a true portrayal of who they are. But you have shown what it's like to be normal, what it like to have imperfections and you make imperfections.... PERFECT! You're a beautiful girl inside and out and I love what you stand for! You're beauty is more then skin deep and it really shows! I wish you luck and all the best for the future! Thanks for doing this video! X
I just wanna say that acids made my acne way worse. Anything with oil will not help. I know you’ve cleared it up since this and I can’t wait to watch your next video about how you did it! I’ve been dealing with acne about 10 years and I never knew how much I was assaulting my skin with acne treatments. Thank you so much for sharing this journey, I can relate to it all!
Thank you for making this video. I really wish that I had your confidence. I started breaking out around age 26. I tried changing my diet, had my hormones checked, went on antibiotics, used proactive and every over the counter acne product available, used Tretinoin cream, benzoyl peroxide, Clinamycin, salicylic acid, birth control, home remedies, different vitamins and supplements, Spironolactone, chemical peels, microdermabrasion. I mean you name it and I’ve tried it. This went on for almost 6 years until finally I asked about going on Accutane. I am in my 6th month now and I am finally completely clear. I had acne not just on my face but on my neck, chest, back and shoulders. It is all gone now. I am so happy! I wish that I would have asked to go on it a long time ago. I just hope that it will not come back but if it does, I will do another round. My sister is about to go on it after seeing how well it has worked for me.
Your physical beauty, internal beauty, and eloquent manner of speaking infinitely outshines any skin condition. I have the very same condition. You made me realize I have the power to outshine it. From California, Thank you so much❤️❤️❤️
This video has made me feel so much more confident and really opened my eyes to the reality that it’s only temporary and there’s going to be bad days but it will get better eventually
Also suffered with severe acne in the past and went on accutane. Now my acne has gone and I feel much better in my own skin. Much love to you. You're an absolute handsome woman ❤
I can really emphasise with you. I am in my 60s and from the age of 14 til my mid 20s (and periods after that) I had severe acne. I finally went on Roaccutane in my 30s which sorted it out but I have been left with some scarring. One consolation I have is that everyone says I look far younger than my age with hardly any lines or wrinkles but that doesnt make up for those years when acne blighted my life. You are so brave making this video. We are so lucky to have the internet, especially TH-cam today. Other acne sufferers can see that they are not suffering alone. I really wish I had had this resource in my younger years. It would have made a massive difference to me. Thank you.
Stay strong you are not alone with acne. We are struglers but just believe that one day you will win against it. I have been fighting with acne since I was 17. Now i'm 22. But i'm believer. I keep on adapting to new more healthier life. And it still not helps. So I watch some inspirational videos like yours and keep on happy face :)
One thing that absolutely helped me was antibiotics. I know it was temporary cure when I was fighting bacteria. But I felt so good to have clear skin again. However DO NOT USE ANTIBIOTICS JUST FOR ACNE. It's not worth it because you would get imune from them and sickness would not be cured...
Your video assured me that the true beauty is not about a flawless skin but about the fact that you are beautiful as a whole person with a lovely smile on your face, positive spark in your eyes and a great character :) I wish more people without this skin condition watched the video and realized how lucky they are. Sometimes people do not appreciate what they have :) Acne, with which I have been struggling for three years, taught me a lot of things and changed me as a person.... I am grateful for it :)
Hi wow thank you for putting your story on here. I started to get acne at age 12 and I’m 37 now. I totally understand exactly how you are feeling truely I do. I went on roaccutane twice which cleared it up and then it slowly came back. The thing that I started to use about 10 years ago was benzoyl peroxide 10%. You have to persevere with it but believe me if you stick to it it clears the skin. I still have to use it twice a day xxx
I salute you for your courage and power. I never had acne this bad and frankly I don't know if I'd be able to handle it if I did. You're very pretty and this is must be very harsh for you. I hope your skin cleared up by now. No one deserves acne. Some have none and some have it mildly and some receive it big time. Not giving up and not letting it defirne you or bring you down is easier said than done. I applaud you for you inner and outer beauty.
Lots of love❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I think you have made the right decision of clearing it up naturally...our bodies know how to keep balance, it takes longer for some bodies but it will happen...one last heart❤️
my acne was far more severe then yours in my teengage years. I ledt highschool early as my skin was so bad i couldnt leave the house..ACCUTANE gave me my life back , i slowly began to see my face again. I actually went a whole year without looking in the mirror.. It was soo hard but after accutane my skin was perfect although ive suffered from severe depression ever since.. I would have been more deopressed had i not gone on accutane... Youre so brave and amazing!
I just loved this documentary! I’ve been struggling with acne since I was 19 and I’m 29 now! TEN FUCKING YEARS.. and I just can’t take it anymore.. I reached a point that..I am exhausted seriously.... why I have to deal with this at this age???
I have acne. It sucks. Thanks for making this I related to practically everything you said. I just moved schools and am in grade 9 and people can be mean. Practically no one says anything about it but on my first week they said you and *blank* would make a good couple cause ur both spotty!! That really got to me.
So sorry you had to deal with that, it says a lot about them and absolutely nothing about you. I can tell your a strong girl, wishing you all the best ❤️
i love this video. it maked me feel so much better ! You are so inspiring and beautiful and please do not listen to these people you are beautiful on the outside and i do believe u are the most kind person on the inside :)
It is so brave of you to share your stories with others who are also struggling. You are beautiful with or without your skin issues. Skin positivity and skin confidence need to be talked as much as body confidence. People talk about body positivity, cellulite, stretch marks, stuff like that on their bodies yet they don't talk about skin on our face. Our conversation should be more of like normalising acne
So beautiful and brave💕used to watch your videos so often but this video is so different has made me see you as much more of an inspiration than before this was so real it was incredibly beautiful✨☁️
Thank u so much for this video, I could relate to what you said so much!! I find you amazing and I admire you for being confident about your skin, you re such an inspiration for me so thank u again ❤
Acne is fucking destructive When I was a teenager my skin was flawless, once I turned 22 my flawless skin left me. it has entirely destroyed my confidence and gave me mental issues. I have no desire to do anything or see anyone. I'm looking forward to having a healthy, clean skin , I hope someday it will happen
That’s the thing that gets me the most. When people all around me turn into a dermatologist! Had someone once come up to me in a supermarket and say ‘you should eat more healthy food it would help with that acne!’ And she had a cart full of junk food and I had a basket of fruit and veg! Like seriously?!?!? If the acne is hormonal which mine is then food won’t make a difference!
Cerys, I'm not sure you'll read this but this video was very inspiring and relatable. I also suffer from hormonal acne but mine is only on my chin area. Still I do believe that human body is so smart and hormones will be stabilized on its own. That's why I do not go to dermatologists, taking medicine but I do take tropical treatments like microneedling from time to time. It helps me to control the flareups. Again, thank you for doing this video.
Same. My skin just has a lot more scars but just as bad. Same felling the pain mental and physical. Its been 20 some years. Its no going away Dr. Don't help. B5 is helping but I've only been taking it for about a month. This is I feel your pain and I'm sorry because it hurts.
(TLDR: My skin is complicated and has changed a lot over the years. Acne is hard. I relate a lot. I appreciate your message and hope that one day I don’t hate my skin and that I can feel beautiful in spite of it.) I’m 26 and have been struggling with acne since age 13/14. I’m prone to cystic acne (yay genetics) which has been more minimal since I left high school and especially since I left college, among other types of acne. Unfortunately, I have still been dealing with the other acne. According to my dermatologist it’s hormonal, so it’s likely never going away, and I have both adult and teenage acne symptoms. 🙄 I also have been using a million products over the years and that’s messed with me in another way: I’ve gone from oily skin in my teens to very dry and often dealing with peeling. I’m currently sick of literally hating my face and constantly wanting to hide. I haven’t been wearing makeup because of COVID keeping me home, and somehow that’s made me feel worse about myself. Acne isn’t a joke- it’s a seriously emotionally debilitating thing when it’s a long term issue. Thanks for putting yourself out there. You’re far braver than I am and I’ll do my best to draw confidence from your message.
When you talked about going off of birth control and how it affected your period and your body “knew it was due” is seriously scary what we do to our bodies and doctors say it’s ok
Thank you so much for making this video, for people like me who have never really experienced acne or learnt about how it can impact someone's life, and for those who will feel comforted knowing they aren't alone. This really helped to educate me, especially when you spoke about wanting to take more of a natural approach, and I can appreciate that for some people the medical route really isn't ideal! It's lovely to see you opening up so much about something so personal on your channel x
My name is yajaira I suffer with acne all my life I'm 41 now I'm taking Dim niacinamide b3 and phathontenic b5 vitamins in the night I wash my face and rub aloe vera gel in my face before I sleep I leave it over night I like the aloe vera plant better then the gels they sell in the pharmacy it works better and wash it off in the morning I got almost clear skin I break out only when I get my period and 2 or 3 pimples not so bad ...your beautiful I know having acne hurts I suffer allot God bless you your pretty no matter what ❤
I'm losing hope on curing my acnes 😢 I have purchase a lot of skincare, change my diet, avoid food that triggers my acid reflux, drink a lot of water, went to derma, use topical treatment from derma, take vitamins and minerals.. Still have it it's almost 6months 😭
Some people want billions but I just want clear skin
So true
Idm having billions atleast i could go on accutane n do lasers
Me too
I feel you bro, I do not even have it that much, even really less I think but it already distrubs me
Right 😥 i will never know what it feels to have clear skin and it makes me sad
*Thank you so much for your beauty, your vulnerability, and your strength.*
Thank you so much Cassandra, it means a lot! ❤️
Im crying over my acne breakouts right now. So I decided to search something like acne positivity. Because Im on the point of myself that I feel pain or is hurt on my heart im about to cry everytime I look at the mirror. I guess its anxiety, i dont know. But I feel like crying and hiding. :( but this video ! Gives me the positivity and the smiles too. You're inspiring ! 💕
i feel ypu now im struggling wirh this. im depressedB😭😭😭😭😭
@@jeriecarivera3947 hiii! i commented on this post 9 months ago and I just want to tell you that Im doing fine this days. Thank God I have finally have peace on my mind despite still having breakouts and fortunately my face has calmed down. I still do breakout but I have come with peace on myself and trusting the process💕 I dont have anxiety attacks anymore and you know what You could do it too!!! I meditated, prayed and lives a happu life despite having this what they call 'flaws'. you are great and someone loves you!!! KEEP FIGHTING! 😘
I m happy for you beautiful.. I hope i could make it for my self and comeback to my comment to say the same... All the love ♥️
OMG this is Literally the case for me now , I have been thinking of searching for acne experiences and stuff so that I can have more confidence and patience with my acne treatment bc I'm breaking down crying so often which is something I didn't used to do before I think I was ignoring the fact that my skin is damaged , but recently.... Acne is all what I think about!! And I hate that! I'm not hating myself bc I love myself and every part of my body but I'm always insecure bc of ppl's eyes on me it's really annoying and makes me uncomfortable, smtimes I feel so confident about my face and my acne even if it's awful but when I meet some friends they directly destroy that confidence with on qs "OMG why are your skin like that? Are you receiving any treatment for this acne? You're having a sever acne .... And that bla bla bla which brings me down to earth.... Anyways this is getting longer but nowadays bc of Covid-19 we have to put on masks which makes me more secure to go out or to go to school but since the corona situation here is getting much better everyone is putting off their masks but me and they always ask me for the reason but I can't even answer ... I'm trying to take off my mask from now on especially that I started liking one boy and I want him to see me without a mask at least once to remember my face 😂😂 I honestly think I'm beautiful and pretty without mask but I'm not confident yet and afraid of ppl's reaction 🥺 I hope your acne situation got better from the time you wrote this comment bc I exactly know how it feels.... And today I want to the dermatologist and he told me that I'm getting better and I wish so 🙏
@@bassmalabelguidoum3762 hiii! wow this was a year ago. i still do break out from time to time. but now my skin is a lot more better! I could say its only scars that its really hard to deal with too! I actually relate to you! I also started liking a boy who likes me too ! And I really try to just be myself even if I still do have acne! This time I dont want my skin from stopping me to do things I like and I love! Sending love to you!!! We will all heal! 😘
This is so empowering!😭 I’ve struggled with acne for 5 years now. It’s never been to bad but I always felt so insecure and ugly with it. But you really helped me realize that it will get better, I’m not alone in this and that acne DOES NOT make you ugly. Thank you gorgeous!!💖
This video was really eye opening, I have never had acne or really had any problems with my skin, however it was so interesting and inspiring to watch your journey with acne and how well you have dealt with it. I truly believe that you are such a brave and strong person, to share your story with so many people. I hope others, like myself, will also feel more educated and knowledgable of acne and other skin conditions that can affect people’s day to day life as much as this has yours. Beautiful video Cerys. ❤️
Thanks, Harriet and I'm so glad that you're able to take so much away. ❤️
This needs to be on the recommendation page
This video is very inspiring. I'm half way through the video but I really admire your bravery. It can't be easy to film everyday the difficulties you're battling with, but by you posting your journey with a goal to raise awareness and normalize acne is incredible. I hope a lot of people see this so they too can realize that there not alone❤️
Oh Cerys I’ve just sat down and watched this fantastic documentary that you have filmed and my face is soaking wet from crying.
I can relate to you so much, I started getting Acne when I was in my 20’s, I’m now in my 40’s and still get it very slightly around my chin. I’ve spent my whole life walking with my head down, never making eye contact and being the quiet one so I didn’t have to face people. I’ve let it ruin my career and take over my life.
Words cannot express how amazing I think you are for documenting and being so open about this.
You look fantastic and I love how confident you are about going outside without make up on, I’ve let make up rule my life and will spend hours trying to cover up, no more now I’m going to try and be brave, this was really like watching a BBC 3 documentary.
Please carry on and make more, you are a huge inspiration, you wanted to help at least one person? I think I can safely say you will help a lot more then that xx
Thank you so much for your amazing words Helen and wow, comparing it to a BBC documentary, what a compliment! - I'm so sorry acne has got you down for so long but I'm so honoured to be even the tiniest of inspiration for you to be confident in your own skin. I hope you can carry on living your life doing what makes you happy; you're such a kind soul and I'm so grateful to have you supporting! Thank you. ❤️
I completely agree with you. You have said everything I wanted to say to Cerys. It could have been me that you were talking about when you related your experience with acne. It blighted my life, career, personal life and my mental health that was already in a bad way. It must be so much more difficult now for the' instagram' generation and the emphasis on 'perfect' looks. Doctors still seem to be giving similar advice to that given in the 70s: antibiotics and birth control pills. I was on antibiotics and the pill for years. They didnt make the slightest difference to my acne, in fact, with hindsight, they made it far worse.
I know how hard it is for you to be positive sometimes. I am going through the same thing as well. Thank you for this. Really. Thank you for this
This was so encouraging to me! I am currently dealing with cystic acne and it has affected my mental health to the point of secluding myself All Of The Time. It feels like everyone around me has better skin than I do and it makes me feel so terrible and alone. Kudos to you for your beautiful spirit and lovely personality. I truly think you are beautiful without makeup.
i have been struggling with my skin for almost 5 months now and lately, its been getting to me emotionally. this really helped me, thank you for being brave enough to put his up. I respect you so much, sending you so much love
It’s so tough I had bad cystic acne mine got so bad when I was 18/19 so went to the dermatologist because they where Pussy and huge. The dermatologist suggested I take accutane and it had cleared my skin up within 5 months. I am off it now about 4 months and haven’t gotten a single spot back best decision of my life.
Are you a girl or a guy?
I've been having acne at the age of 12 and now I'm 20, still have it. It's a never ending history. Depression, anxiety, low self esteem,not willing to go out and keeping a distance with the people I love just because of that thing is overwhelming. I've been feeling down since the beginning of this year but lately I've been praying to God to just help me being positive in life and to lead it without caring about the words of others. Watching this video has really boosted my confidence and I cried alongside with you during the last part. It feels like I'm being examined by people and there is always that one person making comments about your skin. But who cares? It is my skin and I know what is best for it.
I now know that I'm not alone in this journey and thank you for making this video and being raw in it. I love you for that💕
I wish all people who are in this phase to just be yourself- you know your WORTH and you are unique and beautiful in all ways.
ACNE IS TEMPORARY. WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER❤
Thank you for your honesty. I'm 33 and my hormonal acne is a huge deal for me. I just started a program called face reality. Hoping it works. You are beautiful!
It's much more difficult as a guy
Literally my life, this video makes me feel less alone ❤️
somedays I just want to stay in my room and cry all day because of my acne. I've tried literally everything but nothing ever worked and I just got more and more insecure about my skin. today i'm slowly trying to love myself even with acne. thank you for posting this
Same 😭
Thank you so much for posting this. It’s so hard when you’re in the thick of severe breakouts and watching this helped to reminded me that we are all so much more than our skin.
P.S. You have such gorgeous hair!
You are very brave Cerys !
Very brave and honest to talk about wanting to sort your skin naturally and not with medication. What a great positive outlook!
Your skin will come good over time, just don't let the trauma and distress change the person you are within. You are a beautiful and attractive young lady physically, so do the best you can with your skin and in the mean time nurture your character and personality.
My acne honestly wasn’t even as bad at yours but the way you tackled it was amazing. I’ve felt terrible about my skin forever and didn’t even want to take pictures or go outside. You’re so much stronger than I am and you have no idea how much a documentary like this will help people, myself included. Thank you Cerys❤️
I have just watched this video after seeing you talking about it on Instagram and I'm blown away! You're honesty, you're self confidence, you're positivity and you're beauty is not only amazing but shows you as a proper inspiration! I was the year above you in school in John bright (not sure if you remember me) and I use to see you around and think how beautiful you are! I think by you doing this video and showing your journey you will help so many people! You have even given me confidence and made me think " yeah I really shouldn't care what people think"
It's so easy for people and girls to hide their skin and imperfections and make people see something that's not a true portrayal of who they are. But you have shown what it's like to be normal, what it like to have imperfections and you make imperfections.... PERFECT!
You're a beautiful girl inside and out and I love what you stand for! You're beauty is more then skin deep and it really shows! I wish you luck and all the best for the future! Thanks for doing this video! X
I just wanna say that acids made my acne way worse. Anything with oil will not help. I know you’ve cleared it up since this and I can’t wait to watch your next video about how you did it! I’ve been dealing with acne about 10 years and I never knew how much I was assaulting my skin with acne treatments. Thank you so much for sharing this journey, I can relate to it all!
Thank you for making this video. I really wish that I had your confidence. I started breaking out around age 26. I tried changing my diet, had my hormones checked, went on antibiotics, used proactive and every over the counter acne product available, used Tretinoin cream, benzoyl peroxide, Clinamycin, salicylic acid, birth control, home remedies, different vitamins and supplements, Spironolactone, chemical peels, microdermabrasion. I mean you name it and I’ve tried it. This went on for almost 6 years until finally I asked about going on Accutane. I am in my 6th month now and I am finally completely clear. I had acne not just on my face but on my neck, chest, back and shoulders. It is all gone now. I am so happy! I wish that I would have asked to go on it a long time ago. I just hope that it will not come back but if it does, I will do another round. My sister is about to go on it after seeing how well it has worked for me.
Your physical beauty, internal beauty, and eloquent manner of speaking infinitely outshines any skin condition. I have the very same condition. You made me realize I have the power to outshine it. From California, Thank you so much❤️❤️❤️
This video has made me feel so much more confident and really opened my eyes to the reality that it’s only temporary and there’s going to be bad days but it will get better eventually
Also suffered with severe acne in the past and went on accutane. Now my acne has gone and I feel much better in my own skin. Much love to you. You're an absolute handsome woman ❤
I can really emphasise with you. I am in my 60s and from the age of 14 til my mid 20s (and periods after that) I had severe acne. I finally went on Roaccutane in my 30s which sorted it out but I have been left with some scarring. One consolation I have is that everyone says I look far younger than my age with hardly any lines or wrinkles but that doesnt make up for those years when acne blighted my life. You are so brave making this video. We are so lucky to have the internet, especially TH-cam today. Other acne sufferers can see that they are not suffering alone. I really wish I had had this resource in my younger years. It would have made a massive difference to me. Thank you.
Stay strong you are not alone with acne. We are struglers but just believe that one day you will win against it. I have been fighting with acne since I was 17. Now i'm 22. But i'm believer. I keep on adapting to new more healthier life. And it still not helps. So I watch some inspirational videos like yours and keep on happy face :)
One thing that absolutely helped me was antibiotics. I know it was temporary cure when I was fighting bacteria. But I felt so good to have clear skin again. However DO NOT USE ANTIBIOTICS JUST FOR ACNE. It's not worth it because you would get imune from them and sickness would not be cured...
Omg you actually have me in tears ... you really opened my eyes so I stop stressing over stupid acne !!!
you’re a light. thank u for this, it’s what i needed during this time in my life. 🤍
Your video assured me that the true beauty is not about a flawless skin but about the fact that you are beautiful as a whole person with a lovely smile on your face, positive spark in your eyes and a great character :) I wish more people without this skin condition watched the video and realized how lucky they are. Sometimes people do not appreciate what they have :) Acne, with which I have been struggling for three years, taught me a lot of things and changed me as a person.... I am grateful for it :)
Hi wow thank you for putting your story on here. I started to get acne at age 12 and I’m 37 now. I totally understand exactly how you are feeling truely I do. I went on roaccutane twice which cleared it up and then it slowly came back. The thing that I started to use about 10 years ago was benzoyl peroxide 10%. You have to persevere with it but believe me if you stick to it it clears the skin. I still have to use it twice a day xxx
You’re such a strong women. Much love to you. ❤️
You are so gorgeous love! So amazed by your strength and positivity, it’s very inspiring ❤ I hope you’re doing well
I wish I was as brave as you are
You are such an inspiration ♥️
I'm not alone ❤️ thankyou for sharing this ❤️
I admire your strength so so so much, i feel you
Thank you for this Inspiration!
I salute you for your courage and power. I never had acne this bad and frankly I don't know if I'd be able to handle it if I did. You're very pretty and this is must be very harsh for you. I hope your skin cleared up by now. No one deserves acne. Some have none and some have it mildly and some receive it big time. Not giving up and not letting it defirne you or bring you down is easier said than done. I applaud you for you inner and outer beauty.
And it’s also so awesome to find a TH-camr who is real and true with her viewers, really makes an amazing difference.
Your so powerfull!! I have also acne, we are not alone. Better days are coming!
Ik this is about acne but wow she is beautiful, especially her dainty Lana del ray looking nose
I’m so proud of you and I hope things do get better 💗
Thank you for this video, it helps me feel normal
Lots of love❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I think you have made the right decision of clearing it up naturally...our bodies know how to keep balance, it takes longer for some bodies but it will happen...one last heart❤️
my acne was far more severe then yours in my teengage years. I ledt highschool early as my skin was so bad i couldnt leave the house..ACCUTANE gave me my life back , i slowly began to see my face again. I actually went a whole year without looking in the mirror.. It was soo hard but after accutane my skin was perfect although ive suffered from severe depression ever since.. I would have been more deopressed had i not gone on accutane... Youre so brave and amazing!
I just want to say that You are the most strong ,sweet and beautiful lady ever.i really mean it
this helped me so much, i hope you understand what a positive impact you have had on everyone watching.
I just loved this documentary! I’ve been struggling with acne since I was 19 and I’m 29 now! TEN FUCKING YEARS.. and I just can’t take it anymore.. I reached a point that..I am exhausted seriously.... why I have to deal with this at this age???
I have acne. It sucks. Thanks for making this I related to practically everything you said. I just moved schools and am in grade 9 and people can be mean. Practically no one says anything about it but on my first week they said you and *blank* would make a good couple cause ur both spotty!! That really got to me.
So sorry you had to deal with that, it says a lot about them and absolutely nothing about you. I can tell your a strong girl, wishing you all the best ❤️
i love this video. it maked me feel so much better ! You are so inspiring and beautiful and please do not listen to these people you are beautiful on the outside and i do believe u are the most kind person on the inside :)
I just want clear skin 😭😭😭😭 ...... I really don't know what it feels to have clear skin 🥺🥺🥺
It is so brave of you to share your stories with others who are also struggling. You are beautiful with or without your skin issues. Skin positivity and skin confidence need to be talked as much as body confidence. People talk about body positivity, cellulite, stretch marks, stuff like that on their bodies yet they don't talk about skin on our face. Our conversation should be more of like normalising acne
So beautiful and brave💕used to watch your videos so often but this video is so different has made me see you as much more of an inspiration than before this was so real it was incredibly beautiful✨☁️
Thanks for sharing this and being willing to be vulnerable.
I know it's been sometime, but I really wish it gets better for you! You are beautiful and your skin doesn't define you.
HOW DID U GET UR SKIN CLEAR IM JEALOUS
It'll be in a video soon but feel free to send me a message on Instagram!
Thank you for posting this. You are so brave and i respect you :)
This video just helped me so much thank you
Thank you so much! I thought I was the only one with this kind of acne and these struggles..
Cerys is still beautiful in my eyes.... I feel you . be strong..
This is helping so many people!
Thank u so much for this video, I could relate to what you said so much!! I find you amazing and I admire you for being confident about your skin, you re such an inspiration for me so thank u again ❤
I feel like you wanted to cry and I just want to hug u :(
😭then you cried and I'm crying river now
Acne is fucking destructive
When I was a teenager my skin was flawless, once I turned 22 my flawless skin left me.
it has entirely destroyed my confidence and gave me mental issues. I have no desire to do anything or see anyone. I'm looking forward to having a healthy, clean skin , I hope someday it will happen
At age 69, I still have the occasional pimple.
Ugh I am the same girl!!! My face is just as bad as you and I have tried everything but will keep trying 😭 hormonal acne is the worst
Stress is the number 1 producer of acne.
She speaks as if acne is just something that is happening to her and not defining her!
Yes that is what she means🙄
That’s the thing that gets me the most. When people all around me turn into a dermatologist! Had someone once come up to me in a supermarket and say ‘you should eat more healthy food it would help with that acne!’ And she had a cart full of junk food and I had a basket of fruit and veg! Like seriously?!?!? If the acne is hormonal which mine is then food won’t make a difference!
i love this! you’re so sweet and i admire you for this video
Ive had it since i was 15 and the scars are so deep and permanent
Same problem mine scars are super red hyperpigmentation
Cerys, I'm not sure you'll read this but this video was very inspiring and relatable. I also suffer from hormonal acne but mine is only on my chin area. Still I do believe that human body is so smart and hormones will be stabilized on its own. That's why I do not go to dermatologists, taking medicine but I do take tropical treatments like microneedling from time to time. It helps me to control the flareups. Again, thank you for doing this video.
Oh my goodness, you are amazing!!! What an empowering video ❤️
Thank you so much! ❤️
Very inspiring 💛 Gracias !
You are really a beautiful young lady and it will get better!
she’s beautiful mashAllah
Same. My skin just has a lot more scars but just as bad. Same felling the pain mental and physical. Its been 20 some years. Its no going away Dr. Don't help. B5 is helping but I've only been taking it for about a month. This is I feel your pain and I'm sorry because it hurts.
I needed this
(TLDR: My skin is complicated and has changed a lot over the years. Acne is hard. I relate a lot. I appreciate your message and hope that one day I don’t hate my skin and that I can feel beautiful in spite of it.)
I’m 26 and have been struggling with acne since age 13/14. I’m prone to cystic acne (yay genetics) which has been more minimal since I left high school and especially since I left college, among other types of acne. Unfortunately, I have still been dealing with the other acne. According to my dermatologist it’s hormonal, so it’s likely never going away, and I have both adult and teenage acne symptoms. 🙄 I also have been using a million products over the years and that’s messed with me in another way: I’ve gone from oily skin in my teens to very dry and often dealing with peeling. I’m currently sick of literally hating my face and constantly wanting to hide. I haven’t been wearing makeup because of COVID keeping me home, and somehow that’s made me feel worse about myself. Acne isn’t a joke- it’s a seriously emotionally debilitating thing when it’s a long term issue. Thanks for putting yourself out there. You’re far braver than I am and I’ll do my best to draw confidence from your message.
Love thiss girl 💜💜💜💜💜
I’ve seen you in ‘customer is always right’! Ahhhhhhhhhhh with both of your grandparents soo cute xx
IT'S NOT NORMAL AND it's driving me CRAZY! Had it since I was 11 and im 27, now
Can't wait until flights resume I still hope you visit Australia:)
It's much more difficult as a man who is 44 still suffering daily with acne scars and red spots
I am using an age and brown spot whitening cream which works!
Why when I see other people with acne it’s normal to me and i think they’re pretty, but when it’s in my face it feels ugly😞
I just want to say. You are beautiful. Inside and out
I judt want a school NO. I just want a parallel universe made for people who understand eachother with no difference like acne...
Pls don't cry, u are so beautiful 🥰😘😘😘
she looks super duper cute when she smiles;)))
you're so stunning girl i love u
You’re a very strong and beautiful woman❤️
When you talked about going off of birth control and how it affected your period and your body “knew it was due” is seriously scary what we do to our bodies and doctors say it’s ok
I feel you
At 59, I still utilize sulfacetamide/sulfur cleanser 2x daily and spironolactone.
Thank you so much for making this video, for people like me who have never really experienced acne or learnt about how it can impact someone's life, and for those who will feel comforted knowing they aren't alone. This really helped to educate me, especially when you spoke about wanting to take more of a natural approach, and I can appreciate that for some people the medical route really isn't ideal! It's lovely to see you opening up so much about something so personal on your channel x
Thank you Megan, your comment goes a long way! ❤️
My name is yajaira I suffer with acne all my life I'm 41 now I'm taking Dim niacinamide b3 and phathontenic b5 vitamins in the night I wash my face and rub aloe vera gel in my face before I sleep I leave it over night I like the aloe vera plant better then the gels they sell in the pharmacy it works better and wash it off in the morning I got almost clear skin I break out only when I get my period and 2 or 3 pimples not so bad ...your beautiful I know having acne hurts I suffer allot God bless you your pretty no matter what ❤
Cutting out dairy really helps xx
Hi my skin its been clean of acne and i did it in 3 months with acne wash neutrogen and simple retinol and oil free cream thats it you are beautiful
I'm losing hope on curing my acnes 😢 I have purchase a lot of skincare, change my diet, avoid food that triggers my acid reflux, drink a lot of water, went to derma, use topical treatment from derma, take vitamins and minerals.. Still have it it's almost 6months 😭
Thank you! This helped me