My Acne Story & Current Skincare Routine
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2024
- Today I share with you all of my skin woes and how I have combatted them over the years! I'll leave a list of the product names in the description.
products I used in highschool:
epiduo
aczone
doxycycline
products I use now:
clindamycin phosphate topical lotion
tretanoid cream
panoxyl
glossier milky jelly cleanser
clean it zero purity for sensitive skin
rosehip oil
nurse jaimie clarifying moisturizer
mega greens galaxy mask
moisturizing moon mask
aesop chamomile concentrate anti-blemish mask
glam glow pout mud
The worst is when you are someone with acne and one of your friends with perfect skin has one tiny bump and complains how horrible it looks to you...
Kayla Jorgensen I relate so much
Kayla Jorgensen yes 😩
Same!!
relatable...
Omg I'm so glad somebody understands!!😭
That robeeeeeee
Where did you get that gorgeous robe from?? 😩😍🙏🏾
Victoria Lee it's beautiful
ELYSIAN I believe it's the Jaded London Alley Cat Kimono Robe from NastyGal.
Karli Leach you are a god send!!
Karli Leach GIRL THANK GOD
Yeah, that part about putting make-up on before a significant other wakes up is so relevant. For me, though, it extended to family and friends. So yep, I wore face make-up EVERY day for my life for about 4 years. It affected me a lot. I cancelled plans, missed school and missed work and the worst thing was I have OCD tendencies, and so I picked like mad at my skin and made it worse ten times over. Dark times. I missed out on a lot because of it.
Ana I relate
Ana same :(
wish you all the best xx
Can relate!!!
This is me now. Still battling! I hope things are better with you now!
haha my name is ana too and i thought i commented this because i went through the exact same thing
Arden is so chill I'd love to just go on a coffee date with her and go thrift shopping
ugh samee
Emily Arlin same thooo
I can certainly SPOT the difference in your skin
Oriana Mulholland Good one
Ooo
I needed this. It's so easy to forget that other people are dealing with it as well. Your skin looks amazing Arden- thanks for sharing ❤️
Jaclyn Forbes Jaclyn!!
You remind me a lot of Jess from New Girl lol anyone else think the same?
shes literally the real life jessica day
Courtney Carrier especially since she got the bangs
Courtney Carrier She looks like Jess but acts nothing like her
Courtney Carrier yesssssss
YESS!!! :-)
Doxycycline is used to treat acne because it is anti inflammatory. Like you said, it's not a cure. I love panoxyl and tell everyone with acne to use it! The mask method is perfect. Thanks for the plug for my profession (dermatologist)! I love this video, as it is accurate 👍🏻👍🏻
Ok you've convinced me to buy rosehip oil
SAME
it's really good! BUT you should definitely do your research and see if it will work with your skin type... i've got loads of friends that started using it and noticed that their skin got worse. this can either be because it's not so great for your skin type or because you are using more than you should. for example, if you use more than you should when you have a zit it can actually make it worse (this has happened to me a couple of times). i definitely recommend it, but just do a bit of research about it ;)
Colomba Valdebenito Ok will do. Thanks! :)
Lil Redridingrude same lol i went out n bought it
does rosehip oil help with acne scars that are like indents on your skin? I don't really have dark spots anymore, they're mainly just the indents
Girl BLESS you for this. I have bad acne and I've started birth control specifically for my acne. I love it when others talk about their skin experience so I don't feel alone
I need to go to a dermatologist. I can never find the perfect skincare products and it's like playing russian roulette with my skin. It's tragic.
TheWanderlustArchives it could be that you're using the best skincare products for your skin but its something else like your diet or makeup. Just an idea
TheWanderlustArchives if you find a derma is too expensive, go see an esthetician. :)
why is this me
Thank you so much for making this! Time to get my acne sh*t together, finally!
Alysse Paris sameee😬😂
How do you always know exactly what kind of video I need? My skin's been a mess lately and it's bringing me doooown. THANKS YOU ABSOLUTE BABE
Arden, I'm 20 and since I was 18 I've been battling pretty bad acne. I've been telling myself I can't take medication, but now I'm feeling inspired to finally go to a dermatologist. Thanks!
I had no idea you struggled with acne like this. The picture you showed of your acne is pretty much identical to how mine used to be. It really can make you feel so insecure and defeated everyday. I went on birth control and it cleared it up for me. Switched to a cheaper version and the acne came back, so I switched to the original one again. It sucks to be reliant on medication but it's the only thing that has worked for me. Thanks for sharing your story
This is exactly how mine looks aswell, started out of the blue two months ago as soon as I turned 22 and it has me so down. Blood test results point to hormones. I've just started birth control, only 3 weeks in. Fingers crossed it helps!
Arden is such a beauty
I've suffered with really bad acne since I was 15 and am 23 now and still struggle with a little of acne, but mostly discoloration and acne scars.
I used SO many prescribed medications, orally and topically, and still struggled with it, or it just ended up coming back.
I tried everything! and I just started using essential oils about two months ago and it has been the ONLY thing that has ever worked for me! For my acne and just my overall skin health. I saw you liked Rosehip! I use lavender, geranium, carrot seed, and frankincense for my skin! Just wanted to share what worked for me, cause I feel your skin struggle, girl!
:)
was totally convinced that for the first few minutes that those were not her arms
This gave me a new perspective on the video
yess omg me and my grandma used the glamglow pout mud before and it was amazing
All I can say is THANK YOU! You just helped me have an ah-ha moment when you said the nuvaring was making you flare up. I'm 20 years old and I thought cystic acne was a thing of my past, but it recently got TERRIBLE. And you helped me put 2 and 2 together because I just got put on the nuvaring about 7 months ago (right when my acne started again). But I love the convenience of my nuvaring and I don't want to abandon it, so thank you for helping me believe that clear skin is possible while still on the nuvaring.
stress is fucking my skin up
villegas24 SAME
I haven't reached that point where I feel confident enough to walk out without the smallest amount of makeup, but watching your video gives me hope that someday I will.
I was on Doxycycline for a few months and those were the worst few months of my life.. No matter how I took it, the pills made me throw up every time without fail. And I thought it was helping (it wasn't) so I just dealt with getting sick 24/7. If it works for others, that's great! Everyone should just be careful before taking skin advice from anyone other than a doctor, because everyone's bodies are different 💕💕 I'm going to test out the rose hip oil for my scarring though, and I'm excited to hopefully see results!
were you eating food with it? both times I took doxycycline the derm told me to eat food (not dairy) while taking it or I would get violently ill. lol. Gotta love side effects!
Yes, they told me that too! So I took it with food which made me extremely sick, then they told me to try eating it without food and it did the same thing.. Either way I guess doxycycline just didn't agree with my body :( But I've heard it's super effective for most, and I'm glad it worked for you! I did go on accutane (which is supposed to have super harsh side effects) shortly after and literally had no problems besides dryness!
I tried doxycycline for a while too, and initially it didn't have effect on me, however sometimes I would be like you and it used to make me throw up. My dermatologist then prescribed me with isotretinoin for 6 months and my acne cleared up straight away! although it does lead to really dry skin and lips! Hope this helps! xx
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Doxycycline and monocycline made me so sick! I'm on accutane now, and although it gets a bad rap, it's much easier on my stomach! If your skin is scarring badly, you might want to consider accutane. I'm only on month 2 and my skin is the best it's been since middle school.
I've been using that clindamycin lotion for almost 7 years and it has saved my skin more than anything else! Seriously a lifesaver of a product, if they ever stopped making it I would cry
I just love you so much. You are so down to earth and you make me feel so comfortable about myself. You go girl!
I've been using panoxyl, aczone, and a few other products that were prescribed by my dermatologist for about a year now. I cannot believe how my skin has cleared up!! I 1000% would recommend going to a dermatologist because having healthy skin is so important to be happy and healthy. Arden, thank you so much for making this video. For those that are struggling with acne, they need to know that it WILL get better, and you told them that. Thank you, and love ya!
I love you and your videos but I just wanted to point out that acne doesn't have to be "horrible" is just a condition that some of us have (My acne was very severe almost all last year until I found the right way to treat it) But the reason I usually don't like acne history videos it's because they portrait it as a tragedy instead of normalizing it, yes I KNOW it can have a huge impact in your self esteem and the way others treat you and even your mental health but that's because all of the stigma we put in it, yes your skin can get better if you work on it or with time but it's important to not let it take over your life, you can still feel pretty and look good and have a good time without obsessing over it. 💙
BUT I REALLY ENJOYED THIS VIDEO BC I LOVE YOU.
AND YES ABOUT THE FINALLY BEING ABLE TO LEAVE YOUR HOUSE WITHOUT YOUR MAKEUP I RELATE SO MUCH BC I DID IT WHILE MY ACNE WAS SEVERE BUT YES PEOPLE ARE JUDGY AND MY SELF ESTEEM WASN'T AS GOOD AS IT NOW SO I HATED IT (But I'm proud that I did it because it was like a personal goal to defeat that fear) BUT YES NOT WANTING TO COVER UO YOUR SKIN FEELS SO GOOD AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF ACNE.
Ileana it ain’t that deep
I love love love "acne story" videos like these because it's really interesting to hear other peoples stories and struggles with acne. I think videos like these are so incredibly important because they let people know that mostly EVERYONE goes through it! I too suffered with acne for many years starting in 6th grade when I was 13 and continuing on through my 18th birthday. I tried everything to no avail, minocycline, doxycycline, tazorac, multiple benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid washes, chemical peels, laser treatments, etc. My final resort and savior ended up being Accutane. After trying everything under the sun my doctor finally prescribed it to me with a slew of cautionary tales and warnings. Side affects were things like depression, dry skin, anxiety, mood swings, blood thinning, etc. I also had to get on birth control and take regular blood tests to make sure everything was okay inside of me. After a week my skin went from cystic, red, and miserable to 100% baby smooth and clear. It was like a miracle. It changed my life completely. I was on it for 6 months total. After I got off it the affects wore off a bit but still kept my acne at bay. I am now 21 years old and have been off Accutane for 3 years. I do still break out but my dermatologist taught me about the important of routine maintenance. Finding a skin care routine that works for you is so important. I still to this day use Aczone and a Retin-A to help prevent breakouts and do away with scarring and redness. I also moisturize, cleanse, tone, and use a nightly oil. I think the moral of my story like many is that it can be controlled. Maybe I still get breakouts here and there but the improvement does happen over time. Hope anyone out there currently struggling with Acne knows it will get better!
YAAAS. Clindamycin cleared my acne SO WELL! I got the topical solution not the cream.
I was resistant towards medication at first too and even cleared my cystic acne prior with McDougall diet aka high carb low fat vegan diet. When I stopped eating all oil and food containing oil my skin cleared in literally TWO WEEKS. Highly recommend McDougall diet to anyone who can't afford dermatologist appointments and medication. Much love xx
thank you for finally inspiring me to get my shit together and going to the dermatologist. i went about three weeks after this video was posted and oh. my. gosh. my skin is so healthy! it feels so wonderful to see the gradual difference in my skin, and it feels even better knowing i'm doing something recommended by people who actually know what they're doing. thank you!!!
Another tip to add: if you're using an exfoliating face wash (not acne medicine) a lot because you think it will get rid of the oil in your skin STOP! Your face is an organ that actually exfoliates itself when you stop trying to take control and when you use harsh products. I had really severe acne, was on similar products listed by Arden but stopping my exfoliation actually reduced my pimples the most! Hope this helps a rosebud out! 💕
I am finally breaking down and going to the dermatologist just like you did and this video really made me confident that there is a cure to my acne! You posted this in perfect timing for myself, and I am so happy that you could cure your acne problems!! I will be going to the dermatologist in a week and I hope I get the same results!! Thank you!! :)
Completely up to you, I'm a broke little gal with acne but I highly recommend seeing a naturopath over dermatologist. Diet is so specific to who you are, "healthy" doesn't mean healthy for you. Most of the time acne is an internal problem, and getting medication from doctors who don't look into your root problem and luvv prescribing their shiz, may be masking a more serious problem ! :)
SERIOUSLY so refreshing having someone who ACTUALLY struggled with acne give skincare advice. Thankyou! Def going to a dermatologist.
ARDEN. THIS ROBE. PLEASE.
omg your face is flawless THERE IS HOPE! Also thanks mentioning rose hip oil! i'm ready to get rid of these scars
DOOD WHERE IS THAT ROBE FROM ITS SO LOVELY!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE that this is genuinely what you used and not a sponsored video! ❤️
thanks for sharing your story. after struggling with painful, cystic acne for years and being on minocycline hydrochloride and the same topical treatments you use, I'm finally going on accutane starting next month. hopefully it'll work because I'm pretty frustrated at this point 😞 definitely gonna try rosehip oil too because my scarring is terrible!
Gina Pagel you're beautiful 😍!
It definitely does work.. but the results aren't always permanent. I went on it for the first time when I was 14, skin cleared up great.. and then when I was 19, my acne returned and I went on it again. Same as before, my skin looked great after.. and then again, at 22 my acne came back to haunt me, and I am now 25, still dealing with it (because I refuse to go on accutane for a 3rd time). I guess what it comes down to is what is causing your acne.. if its bacterial vs hormonal (mine is hormonal). This isn't always the case though and a lot of people do have permanent results! Best of luck x
please check out Nina and Randa here on TH-cam. I was a candidate for accutane and was about to go on it until I tried out an oil free diet...sounds crazy but my cystic acne cleared in two weeks....the oil you eat can strongly affect the skin. Maybe you can try eating oil free while on the medication..Good luck regardless! xx
this video gave me the courage to make an appointment about my skin. i went to the dermatologist about my acne today for the first time and i was TERRIFIED! i've been dealing with really severe, cystic, hormonal acne for a couple years now and i never went to a dermatologist because i was super embarassed, but i'm sooo glad i went! i'll be on an antibiotic starting on monday for 3 months and i was also prescribed the clindamycin phosphate topical lotion and i went out and bought 4% panoxyl to start out with-- like you, arden. i'm really excited for my road to recovery seeing as your skin looks absolutely flawless and we're using almost the same products. thank you, arden!!
I have had acne since 6th grade (I'm a junior in high school now!). I went to multiple dermatologists but they only gave topical medications and it wasn't working. Finally, when I was a sophomore, I started a taking birth control pills. This helped some acne on my chin and significantly helped everything with my period (such as flow, length of time, pain, etc.) In the summer of junior year, I took antibiotics for 30 days because my dermatologist wanted to make sure I could handle going on heavier medication to clear up my body acne and face acne. Once I finished the antibiotics, I went on a very heavy duty pill called Accutane. The medical name is Isotretinoin. Accutane is so severe that it can cause birth defects if you get pregnant. I was forced to be on two types of birth control becayse of this, so I chose abstinence as my other form of birth control (because I was already taking the pill). After one week of being on Accutane, I saw immediate changes in my skin. I had little pimples across my forehead that were all gone. The rest of my acne (on my chin, jaw line, back, and chest) cleared up within a month. Accutane comes with major side effects, though. My skin is very pale so I get sunburnt within minutes of being in the sun. Accutane only make this worse. Significantly worse. Just walking between classes at campus I get sunburnt. My lips and face are at an all-time dryness because Accutane basically stops your oil glands from producing any oil. I was struggling so much with the lips that I considered going off Accutane because it was getting very painful. I discovered Aquaphor for my lips and Cetaphil moisturizing cream for my face and my problems were solved. I kid you not, my lips started to change the second I put on Aquaphor. However, these creams, balms, and the actual medications itself do add up in cost. I haven't bought an actual tube of Aquaphor yet because my dermatologist gives me small samples every time I come in to her. There are certainly alternatives to the lotions and balms but I rely on Aquaphor for the lips. No other lip balm or chapstick does the trick so I think it is worth the extra money if you have it (or just ask your dermatologist for samples like me!). I would also like to point out that you have to go to the doctor every month when on Accutane because you need to get your blood drawn. If you have high triglycerides in your blood, your doctor will most likely ween you off Accutane because it is a dangerous pill. I have to fast for 8 hours or else my triglyceride level is very high. They also need to make sure you are not pregnant, which is why I had to take two pregnancy tests before starting Accutane. I have heard from a lot of people that their skin continues to stay clear after being on Accutane which is something I am very hopeful about. I think once I am done with Accutane I will continue to stay on the birth control pills because they have made my period much more manageable and way less painful. Comment me back if you have any questions or clarifications! I've been through it all!!
by the way, Accutane for me was my last resort because nothing was working for 6 years! If you haven't tried topical medication or changing your skin care routine, do that first before you go on heavy medication such as Accutane.
Annie Mitchell I am on Accutane as well! I had pretty bad cystic acne, and now (on month 4 of 5) I have zero! A Lot of scarring though. I love Aqua for as well! It's a total life saver!! Out of curiosity, what is your dosage?
you're SO spot on when you say you never realised how bad your skin was until you look back! I am in the same situation, I never thought my skin was that bad because my sister had really bad acne and mine wasn't as bad as hers but after having it for 3 years I finally tried epiduo and it cleared my skin right up. I honestly never thought I'd be someone who wouldn't constantly be worrying about my breakouts but now I am and looking back my skin was real bad and I wish I'd gone to my doctor sooner because it would have saved me so much time being insecure about my face haha, yay for epiduo lol ❣️
For some reason that robe you're wearing makes your arms look disconnected from your body & since you talk with your hands a lot, I keep thinking someone's sitting behind you pretending to be your arms (like the Not My Arms Challenge) lol
omg i didn't notice but now i can't stop seeing it 😂
Literally just got back from the dermatologist with my clindamycin, retin-a, and panoxyl, and THEN found your video. I'm no longer terrified of having so many new prescriptions, thanks for making this video, because GUURL my chin acne looks just like yours did.
I've gone to the dermatologist before and all she told me was to "google" things that would help with my skin. I kid you not, guys. I've literally tried everything! My acne isn't severe, but it's noticeable; But what I've noticed helps my skin is using cetaphil face wash and washing my face with WARM (not hot) water and then rinsing it with cold water! I used to be a dummy and wash my face with HOT water (I thought it would kill all the germs and prevent acne) but that just made it worse! Lol so yeah! Try cetaphil guys and only go to the dermatologist as a last resort because sometimes they don't even really help that much 😕
Bitsy Lynn African black soap is great!
Ja'Niyah Neal I've tried it and it dried out my skin and made it really stiff :(
baby cakes umm that's definitely not what they're supposed to do. If you haven't already, try seeing another one
i literally save your new videos to watch at night so i can chill out before i sleep. you're so chill and you radiate positivity yet instantly relax me whenever i watch. love you arden :)
I cannot get over how amazing your skin looks 😍😍😍
Thanks so much for sharing your story. :-) I've battled with acne off and on since I was eleven years old. I'm 33 now and I have a pretty good handle on the acne. My breakouts are pretty much limited to my chin/jaw area during "that time of the month". The hard part has been trying to address the acne AND early signs of aging. I've found a pretty good balance in my skincare, treating the acne while avoiding drying my skin out. It changes as time goes on and I've had to remain flexible and open minded and willing to try new things periodically.
I hate when people say "go to the dermatologist" as the only solution, I can't afford a dermatologist and to be honest they never listen to me and always say the same thing, so I guees I'll have acne till I die.
Luz Mechasqui its not the only solution. personally i regretted going to the same dermatologists for 2 years. my skin would be clear and bright for a few weeks but once i stopped using the meds it all came back, and worst. my whole face was full of acne and it was unbearably itchy.
you can always opt for more natural alternatives, but again it wont suite for everyone. i use the ocm for 3 years now and I've been vegetarian for a few months. my skin has never been better and my scars even my acne scars on my back are disappearing.
just to add, oils do help but educated yourswlf on the type of oils and dont expect them to work overnight. its a long process. but im not dependant on any facial soaps or medications and acne creams anymore.
Luz Mechasqui I just went to the doctor and got given doxycycline for $5 and amazing pimple cream for $5. It may be more expensive where you live though because prescription medication is subsidised in New Zealand
Luz Mechasqui right though? I can't snap my fingers and see a dermatologists. Like I gotta be my own dermatologist.
Lmao don't hate because of you financial instability. The reason you're supposed to go to the derm is because their *professionals* who know what their doing and prescribing. You can work part time or something to get more money, but go to someone who knows stuff don't rely on online stuff
Luz Mechasqui you can also see your primary doctor, they almost always will treat you for acne also.
This makes me so happy to see that you're using the same products as me and you're getting progress! I'm 8 weeks in and my acne hasn't disappeared as I was anticipating but it's okay! Patience is very important! And it makes me so happy that your skin looks so flawless!
YES YES YES FINALLY!!!!! you look like a goddess in this btw ❤️
Finally visiting a dermatologist changed my life! I also am using tretinoin and clindamycin and I've never been happier with my skin! 👍🏻
I never had issues with acne other than an occasional pimple until I turned 20. Almost 2 years later still struggling with cysts and pimples. I finally made an appointment with a derm for the 23rd *fingers crossed*
I had such bad cystic acne all over my face and especially my chin when I was in 7th and 8th grade, I finally decided to go to a dermatologist and I am so thankful for going. I've been off the medication for 2 years and my skin has been so good. I get the ocasional pimples but that's when I'm on my period. I was on accutane for a little less than a year. It was a process but so worth it! I remember not being able to go out without makeup and I would be so insecure about my skin I would hate taking makeup off. Taking care of my skin is one of the best choices I've made
relating to this video and oml thank you!!! Arden your amazing. Feeling much more confident about my skin and planning to take better care of it ♡
i bought panoxyl about a week after this video came out and right now i'm on my second bottle and my skin is SO much better. i have combination oily skin and at first it dried the SHIT out of certain areas of my face, mostly corners of my mouth and sides of my nose but exfoliating and moisturizing helped that. so thank you so much Arden for making this video❤
you know what???
I don't have acne during summer, when I don't go to school, when don't see my friends. but then I have acne again when I come back to school. :/
that's so annoying
Mariana Jacobs It could be the stress of school, or if you live somewhere with seasons the change in weather
Mariana Jacobs That happened to me too. I discovered it was because at school my skin sweat a lot, and my hands got dirtier which affected my skin because I tend to touch it.
Mariana Jacobs me too!! Except I noticed it's just during the winter months :/ and I live in NY so winters can be pretty harsh ☹
gahh i needed this! I am using/have used all of the products you were prescribed and while my skin still has its moments, i've seen a huge change from how it used to be until now. I used to cry at night looking in the mirror covered with acne and some of those prescribed products did WONDERS for me over the last 2 years. I'll definitely have to check out the rosehip oil, since the only thing I'm super worried about now is left over scarring! thank you arden :)
Hello Arden! Could you maybe make a video about your style evolution?
ARDEN! This is by far my favorite video of your's! It's like hearing from your most beautiful friend about her skin secrets. Thank you for this...
posted 10 seconds ago, and already watching man ive never been this early to a video!
I'm really glad you made a video on this topic. I've had bad acne on and off for 4 years now and finally last month I went to the dermatologist and I was recommended all 3 prescribed creams and this gave me hope that my skin will get better. I've had the fear since seeing the derm. that it won't get better but now that i've seen this it really helped my spirits. Thanks arden :-)
acne.org is AWESOME for bad acne. I've been using it for years. I am also on birth control for cystic acne on my back. I find doing my usual skincare on my back, and sleeping topless, along with the meds, made a HUGGGE difference. my back used to be literally cystic, bumpy, inflamed, pussy, and now it is smooth, normal, and just nice. HANG IN THERE EVERYONE. you just gotta find what works for you ❤️❤️❤️
I still have somewhat bad breakouts on my face, but it really work with it. it gets so much better
This was so helpful! Im 20 and I just went to the dermatologist for the first time because I saw how great your skin has cleared up these past few months! I've been dealing with cystic acne on my jaw/cheeks for the past year and just tried to deal with it, but after a really bad breakout all over my face I finally made an appointment. I was prescribed Doxycycline and Epiduo like you had mentioned! I'm really hoping that this is going to work- also loved how you mentioned how to get rid of scaring because I'll need that too:)
Arden how do you manage to relate every single moment of your life with Will lol
Julieta Evia bc he is her world and their is nothing wrong with that. Be happy for her.
I think everyone can decide if your relationship is healthy. My boyfriend and I do everything together and we have a perfectly fine relationship for four years now.
LG your life doesn't end. my best friend turned into my boyfriend (bad idea actually) and during the last year we have split up two times. the last four years of my life he was fully included in everything. so yeah, breaking up was very hard but you will survive and move on.
When I was younger I had a doctor try and convince me that I should take doxyxycline even though I was allergic. "Wouldn't you rather have clear skin even if it makes you sick?" So I stayed away from acne meds for a long time after that. This was really informative! Thank you!
When you need to see a dermatologist but you can't afford it :)))))
Rinse your face with warm water
Wash your face with a locally harvested honey
Rinse your face with warm water
Use baking soda/ground oatmeal (yes this is messy) scrub on your face
Rinse with cold water
Pat dry your face
Moisturize with the tiniest bit of coconut oil
Twice a day and you will see and feel a difference in your skin within weeks, I had God awful acne that nothing would work for and this was my saving grace.
also drinking lots of water and cutting down on the amount of red meats and dairy you consume will help a lot too!
It's less expensive than you might think! I probably spend less than $200 for all derm appointments and prescriptions for the entire year
Jenna A. wash your face with baking soda and order silver gel online! also, every night wipe your face with apple cider vinegar. i guarantee it to work
Jojoba oil is the oil that is closest to our sebum and less comodogenic than coconut oil. Personally it is my favorite for my face, but I have also heard people liking Hemp seed oil. Hemp seed oil is cheaper. I switched to it a month or so ago, but I am missing my jojoba.
You saved my life with this video. I just got tretanoid and clindamycin today thanks to you.
I feel so happy so for you I wish I could reach that point with my skin
Docycycline is honestly a savior. I've suffered from a type of roseca called perioral dermatitis since I was 10. Doxycycline and rosehip seed oil are my dynamic duo for when I have a flare up.
been waiting for thissss so exciteddd nice robeee fancy fancyyy
clindamycin is what saved me from my horrible acne I LOVE IT
Your acne story was scary similar to mine. My dermatologist has given me literally every single product that you mentioned in this video
I used medicated creams for years and after some time they stopped working for me completely. Now I use lush products and they changed my life. My skin has not only cleared up but feels healthier and looks more dewy than it ever has!
THANK YOU FOR THIS ***!!!!***
Question though:
Are you a pimple popper? Cute question right? But seriously, did you like force yourself not to touch or irritate your skin when(/if) you had any like white heads or something? I find that the hardest thing when I am trying to better my overall skins appearance; I just feel like when I pop them (cause it gets so to the head that I have to) the germs travel everywhere else on my skin :|
Any recommendations for that/ TELL ME TO STOP POPPING MY PIMPLES, ARDEN.
3M Nexcare Acne zit sticker things will suck all the gross stuff right out! hopefully that helps xx
Just don't do it!! Don't pick your skin if you can resist the temptation. If you absolutely NEED to pop it, do it gently, prick the surface with a disinfected tool, and use tissues between your fingers so you don't add unnecessary pressure. Be sweet to your skin :)
Julia Leonetti watch Dr. Pimple Popper videos! Helps me not to pop my own. They are addicting :)
Ahhhh ok! Thanks girl :)
Awesome thanks Gloria :):)
Rosehip oil saved me!!
I suffered a terrible breakout when I was around 17. Before that I never had bad skin, maybe a pimple here and there, and some minor subclinical acne on my forehead. nothing that couldn't be fixed with drinking more water.
But when I was 17 all hell broke lose. I had NEVER broken out on my cheeks before. Even if I got a random pimple it was never on my cheeks. Well that all changed. I got really bad red acne all over my cheeks and chin. Followed by my subclinical forehead acne worsening. Im 18 now and I cleared mine up with doctor prescribed medication. But I've been left with hyper-pigmentation on my cheeks from the bad breakouts. I purchased rosehip oil after watching this video and started using it everyday. I've noticed a HUGE change in my skin. Thank you so much for the recommendation!!
we neeeed a whole birth control vid!!
Being someone with severe acne is a daily struggle. Familt, friends and (even) strangers point out that my acne is disgusting and all that.. I just want to emphasize to people that we have tried everything we could do to fix this, if it disgusts you, then it disgusts us even more. I've tried going to the dermatologist and using their products RELIGIOUSLY, but none of it worked. To those with/without acne, please be mindful of what you say to other people. 🤗
YOUR ROBE I NEED IT
PanOxyl is a freakin life saver. I've used it for about 5 years now and no matter what face wash I try out, I always come back to it.
did realize how early i was wow yas queen love the robe fam.
I'm 16 years old so I know I'm not done with acne once and for all, yet in the past few years, my acne would go on and off for months and it seems to finally have settled on staying gross. I have so many zits and ugly stuff. This really helps, thank you
Zooey Deschanel? Is that you?
going to the dermatologist literally changed my life!! highly recommend !!!
Good thing I went to a dermatologist and got prescription skin care stuff. I hope my skin will be gOOD
thinking about it i left my facewash on home fuck my life
this gives me hope cause i went to the doctor 3 months ago and just finished my first trial period of my first medication and it didn't work. i'm too scared to go back and try something new but this gives me that motivation to do so and keep trying
I can relate so much! And it does give me so much hope. Im currently getting rid of my pigmentation marks and its taking so long. If anyone has suggestions other than rosehip oil (that im currently using) please!
MrsWale7 is the rosehip oil good? i'm thinking about buying it
MrsWale7 MrsWale7 there's a product from kiehl's that is a bit pricey (around $40-$50) but i find it works REALLY well in getting rid of my dark marks! It's called the Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution. I even suggested it for my friend who has dark marks from acne and she said she saw a difference over night!
Using a chemical or physical exfoliant. I don't know what you are currently doing in your routine or what your budget is but investing in a good salycilic acid or glycolic acid (I use paula's choice, but mostly because my skin is super sensitive to stuff in most drugstore products). Some people will tell you not to use a physical exfoliant, but I find that it really helps my skin to get a microdermabrasion scrub with super small granuals. My favorite is the one from derma e, but again it isn't the cheapest product out there. All of the products are midrange price wise so 20-40 USD. There are obviously cheaper alternatives just do your research and read a lot of reviews. I also like to do raw honey masks, just be sure to get organic and raw so that it won't be filtered or have added sugar. I hope this reply helps
MrsWale7
Ole Henriksen Sheer Transformation moisturizer is basically a miracle in a jar for getting rid of pigmentation and evening out your skin tone (its specifically made for that purpose). I highly recommend this stuff, you will definitely notice a difference within a couple days!
I was on doxycycline as well, I was incredibly sick during that time (suffered from insane nausea every day, all the time) I was also using the same creams as you. My skin was wonderful, for about 6 months. After the 6 months of incredible skin it all came back again. My dermatologist said the last available option was acutane. As someone with psychosis in my family, I was not willing to risk it just for good skin. After that not only did I have bad skin again, but I was left with insane stomach issues. Doxycycline is not gentle. As great as it is watching videos about skin care.. just remember that everyone is different and sadly, some of these things are just a temporary fix. I finally have the skin that I desire after seeing a hormone specialist. Everyones different, so make sure you explore all your options and research them thoroughly. Just my experience and advice, no hate too Arden.
My skin has been really bad for the past few months, and because of my skin type, my pimples scar. Not like dents, but purple/red discolouration. I'm not too keen on taking pills, but spot treatment (like neutragena stubborn acne cream) irritates my skin. Because my skin is so sensitive, intense creams result in red, flaky, painful blotches on my face. If anyone can relate, please suggest products for me to use!! I would really appreciate the help :)
Melanie L I used to use tea tree oil to dry out pimples but then I switched to raw honey because it was drying out my face. Mix some raw honey and warm water, soak a piece of gauze, and then tape (band aids or that waterproof bandage tape) on the area that needs to be treated. It definitely won't dry out your skin! I don't really use it for scars but more for pimples.
Melanie L tea tree oil! :)
My skin is EXTREMELY sensitive, and always has been. I used to have horrible acne, but I found acne.org when i was about 18. i followed the regimen on there exactly, and i have completely clear skin. the only product i use from that website now is the 2.5% benzoyl peroxide gel. for face wash i use either the sensitive skin wipes from burt's bees at night to remove my makeup, or the soap bark & chamomile deep cleansing cream in the morning, then the 2.5% benzoyl peroxide gel, then the burt's bees radiant night cream at night, or the burt's bees brightening day cream in the morning. all the info on the routine is on acne.org, but i replaced the face wash and moisturizer with my own products (burt's bees) because of how sensitive my skin is. good luck love!
ALSO, definitely expect your skin to get worse before it gets better. it gets flakey, and dry, and even downright a little bit painful sometimes. for a few weeks honestly. but it is SO worth it after that phase!
I'm in the same position as you and can totally relate because my skin no longer experiences breakouts but the acne scarring still remains. A couple things that I'd recommend is to make sure to wear sunscreen (to prevent future discoloration/scarring) and for up to a certain point fresh aloe or green tea bags worked for me but honestly the only true remedy to acne scarring is time. Acne scarring takes time to slowly fade away and I am in the same position of dreadful waiting! I hope this helped or gave you more options to see on how to treat acne scarring
Arden, I found this so helpful. I was on Accutane for a good 8 months and my skin absolutely freaked out. The texture completely changed and I was doing similar things to combat the dryness. Thank you for recommending the masks and everything - definitely going to give them a try. X
would you recommend using the rosehip oil while on those medications because i'm on the exact same ones currently & want to get rid of my scars
its better to first make sure your acne is gone and then treat scars x
I use the exact same things as you! I recommend it to anyone who needs help with their acne and don't want to take crazy antibiotics!! It takes long to work but it is so worth it. Love you arden !
Where did you get that robe it's gorgeous omfg!
This is great advice! It's encouraging that you made so much progress with your skin. I took medication too, but for me, giving up dairy changed the game. My skin is the clearest it's ever been now that I don't eat/drink dairy! Anyway, it's probably just a personal allergy, but it might be worth trying for those struggling with skin issues!
Skin care is so overwhelming for me cuz it's so much routine and I'm bad at disciplined routine 😭😭
Oh my gosh. I just had an Arden rose marathon of some sort and i realized that your life has changed so much since your draw my life video. You should make an updated draw my life video!
You look so much like Zoey Deschanel!
Thanks so much for this, I used to suffer so badly but it's nice to more people are speaking about it😊But also I know a lot of people don't want to see anybody about their acne, but please do!! Especially if you're here in the UK, it's free! Lol you'll feel so much better within yourself, anyway love you for talking about this, Arden😊❤️
i went on clindomycin and trentonion and it was amazing! but after 2 years on it my acne came back and even worse :c
Most honest youtuber i know! You also give great advice!