Skin problems

Skin problems

Today's post is something different to a beauty review or an OOTD. 

My skin was never really a problem, only just after puberty had taken it's toll.

The skin on my face, I think, is just "combination". I have a rather oily T zone yet my cheeks can feel somewhat dry if I don't moisturise. The skin on my legs and arms can get very dry, but I have recently just started moisturising a lot more as I don't really want my legs to look and feel horrible during Summer!

So, just after starting puberty (periods and stuff) I experienced my first spot. I was about 12 and thought it was the worst thing ever! My mum decided to buy me some face scrub; I can't remember the exact one but now I use Neutrogena Spot Stress Control. It makes my skin feel so so so soft and I love it, I've used it for about 3 years now.

So, after getting my first spot, I don't think I had another for at least a year. In the summer of 2011, I started to break out a lot. I didn't wear any type of foundation, powder, or concealer, so this was a big thing for me. I used a lot of spot products and over time they started to disappear. 

All was good until about this time last year. Yes, I got the odd breakout but nothing major. One day, I just broke out with lots of disgusting spots and it was horrible. I always exfoliated, moisturised and hardly wore any makeup so I still have no idea as what caused my skin to go so bad. Like everyone, it really knocked my confidence and just didn't know what to do as I couldn't find any spot product that would clear them. 

(I know this wasn't Acne as such, but still a horrible thing)

You can kind of see the spots here, mostly on my cheek

I decided to make an appointment with the doctor and see what they could offer me. They decided to prescribe me something called Zineryt. It is a clear liquid that you rub over the area and it literally saved my confidence from hitting rock bottom. 

The side effects were dry skin, but I was told to moisturise a lot. I apply this before I go to sleep and when I wake up and do my makeup. 

I've used Zineryt for about 11 months now and my skin looks better than ever. It has helped me so much and I don't think I've had a whitehead on my face for about 8 months now. Result!!

This is the last picture I took where you can see my skin quite well. I am so happy that my skin has got clearer and I feel so much happier within myself (especially after getting my braces off!!)

If you've got problems with your skin, don't know what do and no skin products work for you, I would suggest going to the doctor and asking which service would be best for you.

Thanks for reading, 

Scarlett x