My Acne Journey!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.พ. 2025
- Y’all know I am an open book so I wanted to let you guys in on this chapter of my life! The relationship that I have with my skin has been a rollercoaster, and I want to share with y’all what has and hasn’t worked for me along the way. Let me know what else you want me to dive deeper into! (:
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Until you struggle with acne it’s so hard to understand how it affects your self esteem. I can look at someone else with acne and think “they’re still beautiful” but when it happens to you personally it’s SO hard to do the same.
COMPLETELY agree! It takes a huge toll on your self esteem.
YES I totally agree! I had horrible acne almost all of last year and I would cry every day and would never go out in public
Yes. People always used to ask my why I didn’t wash my face or why I didn’t wash my face well. I wanted to say, I bet my face is 1000x cleaner than yours!! I used a ton of skincare products when I had acne
Yes, anytime I would try to talk to my sister about my acne and how it made me feel, she would tell me it’s a trivial, frivolous, first-world problem and others had much worse conditions going on. She apologized later but it definitely made me feel shallow for having low self-esteem because of it. But now I know it’s not shallow to feel poor because of your acne. Beauty standards engorge society and it’s a very valid state of mind.
It also hurts so much when you hear people say that the most important thing they look for in a partner is clear skin. Even if you don't know them and will never meet them it makes you think that all guys/men think the same. I remember listening to a podcast with Nick Viall and he mentioned that one of the most important things for him in a partner is that they have nice, clear skin. I was so taken aback as I'd never considered guys would think that way. I have always had boyfriends even when my skin wasn't great - I had some struggles when I was on birth control and my skin suddenly flared up. Anyway, I guess I am sharing this just to say that now I second-guess whether guys have an issue with my skin or not. The last guy I was with was super sweet and just said it made me seem youthful like I was still in high school but IDK it does kind of strike the heart of my insecurities when people talk about skin because there are areas of my skin that I still get break outs from time to time, largely due to wearing a mask I think even when I don't wear make up underneath.
I literally had that moment where I was watching the Bachelor, noticed that you had an acne spot, and felt better about my skin because there was a beautiful girl on the bachelor/the Bachelorette who also had acne.
Yes! I had that same moment!
ME TOO. I was like bout dang time!! Lol
세상에 이런 빡센 안무를 데뷔무대부터 라이브🍦 하는 라잇썸은 대체... 얼마나 완벽한거야??
상아 초원 나영 히나 주현 유정 휘연 지안 전부 자랑스러워!! 화이팅 건강하게 음방활동하자!! 🥰🥰
We also need to learn how to not base our validation on other people though, particularly strangers. If she hadn’t, you’d still feel crappy abt it despite it being normal
She is just so real and makes herself relatable...
People think you have perfect skin because your inner goodness and beauty make you glow. Plus, you are brave to show all the pictures of the acne. That will help so many others to know that a pageant winner is just like the rest of us.
i was literally crying about my skin all day today, and this past week...i even cancelled plans over it. and now i'm crying over this video 🙃 i wish this subject was more openly talked about. and honestly, even with your acne i thought "SHE IS BEAUTIFUL". we are way way wayyyyy too hard on ourselves.
Hey Sarah, search for "Medical Medium Acne" --- his protocol cleared my skin. It's comes down to liver cleansing, and killing the bacteria that causes acne. His book "Cleanse to Heal" has the full protocol and supplements
Try quitting dairy for a few weeks! It worked wonders for me. Also I’ve heard sensitivity tests can help you figure out what things to temporarily eliminate and try adding back. Look up Chinese face mapping, l-lysine, beta carotene and Astaxanthan.
I tried a clean diet but eventually went on accutane. I was on it twice but I’m so glad I did it!
@@bethkatherine yes has a lot to do with liver and gut health
ugh I'm so sorry! Ive definitely been there.... it does get better. I am now 31 and my skin is great but it wasn't for my teens and early 20s. It sounds cliche but cutting sugar worked wonders for me. When your blood sugar drops you release testosterone, which makes your skin oily, and when your blood sugar spikes you release insulin which can cause inflammation. The ups and downs are a recipe for acne. And don't be so hard on yourself! No one else notices as much as you think they do.
I would love to hear what your skin care regiment is now that you’re off of accurate and kind of maintaining your skin!
Honestly I grew up with really bad skin but I think I’ve reached a point where I’m no longer down on myself when I get acne. I’ve come to realize that my worth is not entirely dependent on my outer appearance and that has really helped!
Try cutting dairy out and see if it helps.
I was struggling with acne so much during the Bachelor and seeing you in no makeup and pajamas not only made me feel prettier and better about myself but it also made you my favorite for the rest of the season
From another adult acne sufferer. I think acne is also a mental health disorder. It is painful, debilitating inside and out. What a beautiful soul you are for sharing on behalf of so many of us 💞
When you were the bachelorette, you spoke out about going on accutane and I was terrified to start it! but once you said you had done it I was SOLD. now I’m 6 ish months post accutane and my confidence is back! I appreciate you & I love your transparency. It makes me feel human! 🤍
I watched “One Tree Hill” and got excited when I saw Nates skin too! I was in middle school and didn’t realize people like that had acne too! It made me feel more confident.... I love this video and am so grateful you’re talking about this struggle, I have struggled with acne most my life too.
Can't tell you how much this helped me! Seeing someone so pretty and with such a big platform talk about stuff you struggle with makes me feel so better about myself. We all have our own sh*t. This is a good reminder of that! Thank you for sharing, Hannah.
Hannah, I watched all of Colton's season, and I never noticed any acne! All I could focus on was your amazing personality and how beautiful you are. You're one of my favorite bachelorettes of all time (and one of my favorites on Colton's season)!
I absolutely love this message, I’ve struggled and am currently still struggling with acne and it’s so important to break the stigma around it.
This is such a beautiful message. Your story had me in tears. You are so right about not letting what you look like on the outside to define who you are or to stop you. You are a real example of what inner beauty looks like as well as what it means to find self acceptance and love. 💗
I watched the whole season and don’t remember you having acne. You’ve always been so beautiful but like you said your personality makes you beautiful ❤️
Starting my accutane journey next week and I’m so excited. People don’t understand how much acne can negatively impact our everyday life. It is often times out of our control no matter how well we take of our skin. Thank you Hannah for sharing your acne journey with us!! Love you!! 😘😘
It’s so comforting to see your vulnerability with acne. It makes acne seem so normalized
I relate to every word she says when it comes to adult acne. It’s hard, but it’s a process!!
Use this as a I love Hannah button
She liked it omg
Yup she's awesome
Yup she is !!
Adult acne is terrible. Im almost 33 and its finding its way back again :(
Thanks so much for being so real with this. My daughter had such a rough time with her acne and I wish that you were on TH-cam then and she could have heard this message. It was such a rollercoaster of emotions for her but thankfully after many trial and errors and numerous dermatologist trips she has beautiful clear skin. Thanks for giving such an uplifting and honest video on this which I know will help so many that suffer from acne. Your the best
I also had some adult acne that popped up out of nowhere a few years ago. It was such an emotional experience and I’m extremely grateful to be on the other side of it now, but I empathize deeply with anyone who struggles with acne.
What did you use to clear it up?
@@emsdw I wish I could pinpoint one single fix. I cut out most dairy, I used a topical antibiotic cream for a couple months (prescribed by my dermatologist), and I switched to a consistent simple skincare regimen (CeraVe cleanser + moisturizer, that's it). It took about 6 months for my skin to get back to "normal" (occasional pimples, but no severe acne).
Same! I was battling it heavily from age 22-27 when I went on Accutane. I’m 28 now and mostly clear but I obsess about my acne scars now. It’s majorly humbling and has been a roller coaster ride. It was the hardest thing I’ve been through. My self esteem bottomed out and I’m working on rebuilding it.
I love how raw you are. You truly want people to see who you are .. your brutal honestly makes you even more gorgeous.. you are so much then just an absolute beautiful face and soul .. you reach out to people in all you do and post ... your perfect .. truly blessed .. good has huge plans for you ❤️❤️❤️❤️
thank you so much for normalizing this! Our culture has started to be better about body positivity but NO one and i mean NO ONE on tv shows/movies/magazines has bad skin...and that is so isolating at times for those of us that struggle with acne and have marks/scars from it. Thank you for this!
Hannah, you’re everybody’s big sister. Thanks for being so genuine... it’s a breath of fresh air
I appreciate this wasnt a promo for some BS skincare system.
Yessss! Agreed
Agreed lol, this was for real! She is genuine
I loved this! I’ve struggled with acne (both hormonal and adult) for close to ten years and I’m finally getting it under control! But it’s so, so hard not to let it define you. I remember being SO upset on my wedding day because I had a few cystic spots, and I hated my wedding pictures because of it. How sad is it that we let things like that define some of the things that are supposed to be such special moments for it? Thank you for your vulnerability in sharing your struggle with this!
Accutane literally saved me!! Definitely took a lot of weighing my pros and cons to decide to go on it, but it legit changed my whole life.
Thank you for being so open and honest about acne journey. I have struggled with adult acne and it's devastating. It truly makes you feel so ugly. I eventually went on Accutane, as well as a last resort. We all have to remember that we are beautiful today and everyday ❤
This video brought me so much comfort. I’ve been on spironolactone for near a year and still struggle a little bit with my skin even taking it. It’s reassuring hearing you say “the bumps don’t define me.” That spoke volumes, thank you❤️❤️
You don’t understand how helpful this was for me😭 thank you,
agreed!
I had hormonal cystic acne in the past and it meant SO MUCH to me that you were chillin in no makeup and pjs on the show!!! It felt so real and I really appreciated it
I feel like something not a lot of people about with acne is how much is actually hurts. I had severe cystic acne about 3 years ago and that’s the main thing I remember about it. I couldn’t touch my face or lay on my side without it hurting. I have scars that still hurt if I touch them the wrong way.
Ugh adult acne is no fun!
Yes, cystic acne is so painful!!!
GIRL! I’ve been struggling with awful adult acne for so many years and I remember when you were on the bachelor. It was SO refreshing seeing someone on the show that didn’t have “perfect” skin. It’s so nice having someone who’s been in the spotlight really open up about the REAL struggles of it all. Thank you Hannah ❤️
I can’t express how thankful I am to see this video 🥺👉🏼👈🏼
This came at the perfect day. I’ve been struggling with bad acne since I was in 7th grade, and the past month has been particularly bad. This video really helped me today ❤️
I have been through acne since I was 17 and I'm 27 now. There were many times where I too did not want to go out in public because my acne was so bad. I felt ugly, unlikeable, sometimes dirty when I had acne. It was a HUGE struggle to tell myself that I am beautiful, even with these blemishes. I have to remind myself that God created me just as I am. Before I was created, he knew already that I was going to struggle with acne and that it was going to have a hard time with it, but he still chose to love me, flaws and all.
I am grateful, Hannah, that you are talking about this topic because it's something we don't bring up often, but it's something all women and even men sometimes deal and struggle with. So good on ya! God bless you!!!
I’ve struggled with this and have taken a deep dive into researching the root cause of terrible, cystic acne. Hormonal imbalances, possibly PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and gut issues are likely tied, and causing your problems! Knowledge is power! Life changing for me. Clean eating, balancing sugar/fruit consumption, high glycemic foods, etc. cleared my skin to the best it’s ever been. No drugs or creams.
When I saw that you had acne, immediately it made me SO confident and feel better about my skin. I love how real you are and have felt that way since day one on Coltons season. Thank you for sharing your story. ❤️
Hannah, sweetie, I need you to know. I watched you compete at Miss USA and you could not see it AT ALL while on stage! You really could not tell and you were absolutely GORGEOUS girl! ❤️
I’m 35 and on my 3rd month of Acutane after trying EVERYTHING. The first month of side effects was brutal and I contemplated quitting but I’m glad I didn’t! It is a life changer. If you have the means and the funds...DO IT!! It is very expensive but worth every penny!
I love watching these videos because it does help you feel less alone in your acne struggles! I had a similar journey actually, I tried EVERYTHING in middle school and high school and then in college decided I would go on Accutane. In the middle of my treatments, I got married and I was really excited that my skin was going to be so clear for the big day. My skin was really clear up until the day of my wedding and then I got a big ole guy right on my cheek!! Really frustrating, and since finishing Accutane my acne has come back a little, but in quarantine, I have stopped wearing makeup and started doing a lot more skincare. I love my natural skin now!
I'm so happy you made this video! I had terrible cystic acne my freshman and sophomore year of high school and ended up on Accutane after many failed attempts to control it. It completely distorted my self-image to the point where I couldn't look at myself in the mirror or make direct eye contact at all. Thankfully Accutane worked really well! It's wonderful that you're speaking up about this, love you Hannah!
I have a bump right now that’s been bothering me but this just made my whole week thank you it’s something I’m sure a lot of people needed to hear including me
Yes! YOU are my Nate!! My heart was so full when I saw you on the bachelor in the mornings with no makeup. I remember thinking “I can be as brave as Hannah” and it’ll be okay to go out in public with blemishes. Much love!
You are a big reason why I am so confident with my acne. Watching the bachelor I saw you this beautiful girl with acne and I felt empowered. Thank you hannah b i love you
Hi Hannah, acne is super frustrating and such a confidence downer. I’m glad to see women like you expressing your experiences on medications like this. You’re definitely not the only one with adult acne as it is really common! I recommend asking your dermatologist about spironolactone for those pesky hormonal cysts!
Hello, hi!! I was one of those girls who noticed your skin on the Bachelor and it made me feel normal. I was going through Accutane at the time and you have no idea how relieving it was to see that it wasn’t just me. Thank you, thank you! Love ya gf ❣️❣️
Not a huge bachelor nation fan but you are by far my fave! Love your fun personality 💁♀️ I tell my hubby all the time “ we would SOO be friends in real life!!” 😂😂😘
This is the most relatable video I ever watched of you,...having had adult acne for more than a decade now I have gone through every treatment out there and it still isn't over...but I am so glad you chose to speak on this topic. Nobody is perfect and your battle against acne just goes on to show we're the same.
I think you helped many young girls, women and men with acne problem.I can imagine how hard it mast be.You are beautiful person❤
Omg you just made me feel 100% better...my son is 20 and has been struggling with his acne since he was 16. He is extremely insecure and never leaves the house and never loôks people in the eye when talking to them. He recently told me that he feels like everyone stares at it and how bad his face hurt. He also has tried everything and finally started Acutane this week! Wish him luck#fingercrossed
I'm on month 4 of accutane and I'm starting to see a difference! Thank you for sharing your story, acne really does take a toll on mental health. I remember crying almost every night when I looked in the mirror cause I thought that I was ugly cause of my acne. Love you Hannah, thanks for being a wonderful role model 🥰
when you say that you notice your acne more than anyone else- you're right! you were my favorite on Coltons season and I didn't even notice you had acne
Accutane was the best thing I ever did for my skin - 100% recommend if you’ve tried other acne prescriptions that don’t work for you.
I came here to say this!!
Completely agree... I tried every medication under the sun but accutane changed my life! So worth it (in my opinion).
I had clear skin through my teens and twenties. I turned 30 and struggled with acne for many years. It was such a battle. Thankfully it’s cleared up, but now I have these little chin hairs! If it’s not one thing, it’s another. We place so much emphasis on outward beauty and perfection when it’s just not possible to achieve. I can’t imagine what it must have been like to have a career where you are being judged on your looks and the grace and courage it must have taken to show up despite your forehead looking like it was about to burst. It looked painful, and I’m sure it was. It all worked out just fine in the end. Thank you for speaking and sharing.
I'm actually vegan due to my cystic acne and that diet has significantly reversed my bad skin! I was super excited seeing the title of this video, thank you so much for sharing it Hannah!!
thank you for sharing!! i’m 19 & am a few months into my first ever acne battle and it really helps to know that other people (especially people you consider to be so beautiful!) go through it “late” too :)
It really means a lot to me personally you discussing your journey with acne. I had horrible adult acne when I first turned 18 and had to be on accutane for almost a year because my case was one of the worst my dermatologist had ever seen. I regret not going on it sooner because I was scared of the side effects that were advertised but it ended up being the best thing I ever did. You’re such an inspiration for women, thank you 💕
I love you so much Hannah! I’ve been struggling with adult acne for years now. The emotions you expressed in this video I have felt over and over again. Its so frustrating. Thanks for always being so real with us 💙
I also struggled (and still struggle) with acne! I finally found a 4-step, proven to show results, acne skincare regimen that I LOOOOOOVE! 💜💜💜
I am happy that I subscribe to your youtube channel - your enthusiasm and genuine realness make you such a relatable person that everybody would want as a friend!! P.S. I also had bad acne as a teenager and Accutane was not fun but worth the results!
I actually love her so so much more for this! Thank you for being transparent!!! This is so normal and I wish more “celebs” showed this side!
Because of this video I’m subscribing. I started getting adult acne when I turn 26 and it has been hard dealing with it. Thank you for being real and sharing this. It meant a lot.
I needed this video. I’m currently struggling with adult acne. I am just starting my third month on accutane. It’s been a long journey, lots of nights crying.. but hopefully one day soon I can feel like the confident beautiful woman that everyone deserves to feel like.
I get the struggle ladies, let’s not let our skin define us 💗
I have adult acne too and I went on accutane a few years back and it was super effective! Thank you for sharing your story for others who experience it too, your vulnerability is admirable 💖
I’ve had perfectly clear skin the past 6 months & all of a sudden within the last couple days I was getting cystic acne on my chin again like I used to. I was just being super hard on myself & then I saw this video, thanks for making me feel so much better!! I needed to hear again that acne is normal!❤️
I really needed to hear this today. I’ve been struggling for the past 8 months with hormonal acne and have cried almost every other day. Some days I’m scared to look in the mirror when I wake up. I don’t feel alone in that anymore. Thank you for being so honest and someone I can relate so much with.
Hi Kiara! I’ve gone through the same thing. 1. Start with your OBGYN-turns out I had PCOS, which causes the acne due to hormonal imbalances. Also, skin issues are also tied to the gut (the PCOS all ties in with this too). I leaned so much from a book called The Autoimmune Solution by Amy Myers, MD. Made my skin the best it’s ever looked. Good luck!
Literally was crying over my skin this entire week because I’m just starting to get really bad adult acne. And this video couldn’t have come at a more perfect time... UGH I NEEDED THIS PEP TALK. You’re the best!
Wow love this. Since puberty I’ve been struggling with acne and suffered with depression as a byproduct (i didn’t like looking at myself, crying all the time, didn’t want to go out and be seen). Accutane changed my life for the best. I still struggle when i get stressed out, might have to go for round 2. But accutane gave me so much confidence
I am 57 and still have adult acne and a dermatologist. The frustration is real. Thank you for being you.
i love how real and open you are talking about your skin it is really inspiring knowing that you are able to be this vulnerable about your acne and skin journey
I love this video so much... I've been on the same acne and accutane journey and still getting little pimples here and there! You're definitely not alone!
Thank you Hannah for being vulnerable about this, I too have struggled with adult acne, not only adult acne, I have had acne since I was 13 and it sucks and a lot of days I define myself by whether or not I have clear skin. It's a continuous process and a journey to love all of ourselves
I appreciate your honesty & vulnerability!!! The impacts of ones mental health with acne is a complex & shameful one & I applaud your willingness to take down the “social media filters” to be real with us!!!!! 💕 I’d also be curious to hear/know what your skin/beauty routine/regiment & products are now! It’s also worth noting no matter what products are used, lots of water, good food/nutrition impact clear skin. I also bet the stress of all your shows/pageantry contributed to breakouts. I notice when I don’t pay attention to my skin for a week and don’t do anything to it, it usually looks the best! 😂
Thank you for your story! I went through accutane twice, and wore makeup every single day of my life because it affected me so much. I still struggle with acne even after the fact, and have now really focused on balancing my hormones. So many dermatologists just want to talk it a bandaid on it and not find the root of the problem.
I never even noticed you had acne on the show!! I also did accutane, only thing that ever worked for me.
Hannah,
You were my fav on the bachelor because you're real! I always thought...how are these girls always ready. Seeing you just being natural and normal made me feel so good.
A daily zinc supplement & pyrithione zinc face wash will clear up acne!! I had acne from puberty until my mid 30s when I started the zinc regimen. It takes about 3 weeks to start to see results. Eventually I was able to take less zinc and stop using the zinc face wash. Now my skin is just always clear.
I remember watching you on the bachelor and thinking that it was so refreshing that you were barefaced and not all done up yet. It's so sad but interesting to hear about how much you were struggling in that time, because I perceived you as someone who was so naturally beautiful and comfortable in her skin and loved that about you!
FELLOW ACCUTANE GIRL!! This made me so happy to here. I had such a similar journey where I got the worst acne of my life as a mid-20s adult and was so embarassed. Literally apologized over and over to my friend whose wedding I was in because I thought my acne would be so distracting in the pics. Tried so many medications, creams, etc until i got on accutane. Taking accutane was definitely rough at times but once all in all, it has seriously changed so much for me in how I see myself.
I am blessed with healthy skin, i don't hv any major issue but my sister did. Lots of money spent on treatment, not to mention how it affect her self esteem. Thanks for the vibes Hannah. Good to know one is not alone.
I never experienced acne until age 24. Currently on my last month of accurate and I’m so thankful I went through it. Hearing you were on accurate during the bachelor + friends and family pushed me to finally say yes!
Accutane was a miracle drug for me. I took it years ago, and now I still get zits but nowhere near how I used to. I would do it again in a heartbeat! I think it’s incredible how real you are & I would’ve done the same thing on the bachelor!! You go girl.
Thank you for sharing! I’m on month four of accutane and am finally seeing progress, and I really resonated with everything you said. We need more people like you sharing about acne because it does not define us or our beauty!!
I have had trouble my adult life with acne and it is so hard to go through. As an influencer I appreciate you sharing your story. Someone saying this years ago could have really helped me. Thanks Hannah!
Loveeeee this. It’s so good to hear someone as amazing as you be so open about acne. It’s no fun but it doesn’t define us ❤️
You’re so beautiful. I’ve struggled with acne forEVER since middle school and the fact that you’re being so real about it is awesome! 💛
Hannah!! Biggest fan over here! You are such a genuine and kind soul! Would love to talk more about your skin routine because I have the same kind of acne that randomly shows up.
Also seriously you influence me in such positive ways!! I look up to you so much!
Thank you Hannah for being so real and honest......as always
Honestly, I noticed your acne once during the show and I appreciated it so much. I was grateful that you were real.
It's easy to be hard on yourself for things out of your control- I'm glad you got through it. It's a weird feeling when you suddenly aren't proud of your looks anymore. I've had a similar experience with my hairline, but decided to embrace it.
Thank you so much for sharing this. I have been struggling with adult acne for about a year or so now, and finally decided to go on Accutane to get my skin clear for my wedding in July. The process requires a lot of patience on my end but I am hopeful. I hope to feel beautiful on my big day 🥰
Thank you for being so open and honest about your journey. Im going through adult acne now and this gives me hope for a "clearer" future! 🙏
I felt this! I had painful cystic acne in my 20’s. I went to so many Dermatologists that didn’t think my skin was all that bad....but to ME....it was! I finally found a female Dermatologist that put me on Accutane. It was the best decision I ever made! I would do it again in a heartbeat. I rarely get pimples now...and it’s been decades ☺️.
I so relate to your acne journey Hannah!
I had horrendous adult acne which I found out was caused by a genetic trait that ran in my family. I tried for years so many other things before finally agreeing to go on accutane. No matter what awful things people say about it, it was one of the best decisions of my life and I don’t regret it in the least.
I struggled with really bad acne when I was 25. Going through that at an older age is hard! I empathize with every single thing you said in this video. Thank you for sharing your experience and always keeping it real.
P.S. I'd LOVE for you to share your current skincare routine with us!
I remember when my sister and i watched it we noticed you had acne and honestly it made us feel happy and normal for us having adult acne! We were like wow someone so beautiful is dealing with what we are and they got an incredible opportunity! So thank you!
I relate to this soooo much!! Seeing you on tv with acne honestly helped me be more confident in real life. Ive been on proactiv for years and still get those 3 week long pimples too 😄 thank you for this Hannah!!
When I was 21 a dermatologist told me “ Never use any makeup that has the word Stearate on the ingredients list! He said this and to this day I have followed that rule! It is oil and clogs your pours! Also said wash your face , 3 times a day and sleep with clean hair and a clean pillowcase! It all worked and there are plenty of oil free makeups on the market!