Thank you so much for this post GBS.
I also do a facial mask of turmeric, honey and fresh lemon 3 or 4 times a week and I take biotin supplements once a day (every night).
I’ve been consistent with all these in the past two months and my face hasn’t looked any better. I only get one or two at that time of the month, my pores are shrinking and my scars are fading.
I love this comment! You’ve said it all and thanks for the tips.
I loved this sweety:) you are a brave girl!
This is such an eye opener to so many. Trust me so many really don’t know what is causing acne!
Of course, water is the best way to get that skin glowing and healthy.
This post really got my attention! Lol! My sis has terrible acne right now that anything about it gets my attention. So far nothing seems to work and the option of going out without foundation is impossible! Yes, her face is that bad ?. The only thing that seems to help a bit is when she juices (Mean green – cucumber, kale, ginger, lime, celery and apple) at least once a day, the acne stop but the black patches are still a huge problem! She works out five times a week, so she already has a very active lifestyle.
I think that acne treatment is like trying to lose weight, it is not a quick fix but a lifestyle change. Any advise on clearing black spots?
Hi Miriam, so lovely of you to visit my blog and leave me comment. It’s been a minute! Hope you’re well?
I remember your gorgeous sisters -light skinned beauties – acne on light skin is toughER truly. It’s great that she’s already active so maybe she needs to be on medication for no longer than 3 months to stop the bacteria? Just a suggestion.
There are spot remover creams that can be applied directly on the spots to lighten them but if that’s not an option then honey & fresh lemon juice is a natural way to lighten spots. The thing about acne scarring is to consider your body/skin type in general with regards to previous scars. Does she scar easily ? Do the scars clear fast? If yes then she should be patient with the acne spots, if no then it definitely means she has to actively work on it – spots remover cream or honey/lemon mix.
Good Post… Skin is flawless yipee!!
I’ve always been jealous of your skin/face… So fresh! This your care combo sounds like a winner!
Hello. I too never had acne till my late twenties when I used a sub-standard foundation without knowing and I had serious breakouts. I was so worried and I started using Clear Essence Medicated Soap for Acne and it did really work for me. I stuck with it and used it for about 1.5 yrs.
Fast forward to July 2015 and I used a facial towellete that had citrus and cucumber beads infused in it. Just 3 days of usuage and I broke out again. I did some research for the spots and I got the Fair and White Dark spot remover. It’s in a lil 30ml spray can. It is working too. Spots are clearing up.
My own case is def one of skin reactions. It ain’t fun really.
Hi Niz… Ive heard great things about the fair & white spot remover, do you know where I can find it?
Hello dear, this post has really made me happy. I have terrible acne like you and i was already thinking about bodyshops’s tea tree products. But what moisturiser do you use?
Hi Ronke… During the day I use olay cellucent White radiance, at night I use bodyshop tea tree blemish fade night lotion.
Hi S, thanks for this post. Picked up a lot of useful information.
Had perfectly clear skin till recently and coming to terms with the fact that my skin is no more smooth has been rough. Tried everything, spent so much on products and nothing seemed to work.
I do not think my diet was responsible. I suspect it started when i started caring for my hair and applying orisirishi to it. The oils must have seeped into my pillow cases and then moved to my face while asleep.
Been incorporating smoothies and exercise into my life and they have been helpful.
So thanks for confirming that I am on the right track.
I’m glad you found this useful. My first dermatologist told me that pillow cases are a big culprit for acne aggravation especially when they’re not changed often. Even if you’re doing everything right but going back to lay on oil/bacteria infested cases, it’s like a rat race. So change them often & wipe your face with disposable napkins.
Wash makeup brushes often too.
Body shop tea tree range is aah may zing…hmm hmm hmm..was my go to product but when the wrinkles started appearing (story of my life *sob sob*) I decided to look for something more..since then my life (and my face) has never been the same..someone at work uses namaste organics.. thinking of trying it too..but I like Chix’s mix…epp meeeee..lol..
I’ve never heard of namaste organic until now, just googled it actually so I obviously can’t give any commentary on them.
Stumbled on your blog. I love it. And the fact you write on healthy lifestyle..Love it more!
Hmm, I had the mother of all acne 2013/2014 and it was as bad as yours,if not more. Diet also helped to keep it in check for a long time…I became obsessed with trying to clear my face through diet that I lost 10kg! it was a miserable period,I’d cry and cry not understanding why I had gravels on my face. Everyone had their product to recommend..my colleague even bought me POP..that ancient cream…Lol.
After a while I discovered benzoyl peroxide and it reallyyy helped. Used to get the wash (clean and clear face washwith 10% BP) at Perfect trust then they ran out of stock,then Hmedix before they ran out as well. Now I use only my bathing soap and my face has been clear,smooth and glowy for a while now… I didn’t understand why till I realized God had answered my prayers .. I should testify in church. Lol. My diet isn’t even clean either… but you have inspired me again. One thing that also helped was drinking apple cider vinegar a generally healthy drink, I recommend it for everyone.
I apologize for the epistle.
Cheers to even more smoother skins and complexions.
Hi Suga. Thank you so much! Comments like your truly make my day, very much appreciated.
I used to use panoxyl too but soon realized topical aid can only do so much. It’s awesome that yours is okay now, and I totally get what you mean about but realizing when it’s cleared – our problems are all in the head sometimes. ACV sure does wonders, I use it myself mixed with lemon juice to drink and on the odd days, I use it as a cleanser with cotton wool.
I’ve been avoiding reading this post, like a plague.
I just recently noticed that Coke, my dear darling coke, my boo, causes me to break out now.
S, see, I chose the breakout over a clear face, but, but, a time comes, in every ones’ life where we have to tell our selves the had truth.
Tea Tree for the win. All day, everyday.
Started using the St Ives scrub twice a week, then cleanse with my last remaining bottle of my Cucumber Freshening Water. (This bottle might last me a year).
Might stop taking fizzy drinks from next week.
You’re doing everything right Hun, stick to it. I have an extra bottle of the cucumber water set, I’d save it for you.
Ah! the evil step-grandmother that is Acne. The PIH spots really annoy me as I am light-skinned and don’t use foundation or coverage beauty products because of the fear of clogging my pores.
Anyway, I finally won the battle with acne this year, I used a Retin-A lotion for 6 weeks, the purging period was a little traumatic, but they all went away.
For “maintenance”, I make sure to deep cleanse with a mild astringent once a day, clean face = clear pores 🙂 Tea tree oil is a nice antiseptic.
The product that really surprised me was good ol’ Nixoderm. That cheapo product contains all the pimple zapping ingredients that you’ll find in the pricier products. I use this once a week as an exfoliant as it contains Salicylic acid.
Where did you get retin-A? A friend has been desperately looking for it.
I purchased mine from Carlyle Pharmacy on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi. I’ve also seen it stocked at the Haven Pharmacy in CCD supermarket, Ogudu.
Cant really relate tho 🙂 but I know someone who will. guess I’m one of the lucky ones, I do nothing special to my face. Just recently I started using one of the Clinique facial washes just because…Future face needs to be on point.
This is a great post and I certainly appreciate your willingness to be vulnerable especially as I have a friend who has and is going through this.
Hey. This is exactly my journey. Well almost exactly. My triggers are stress though which as a working girl in the strenuous city of Lagos can be difficult to control. I just pray and when I realise I’m not breathing cuz I’m anxious I try to take controlled deep breaths. You have come a long way. Well done!
I’m a guy of 21 years,fair skinned and face full of acne,I’m not really into beauty products but I’ve tried some soaps and lotions but still did not lead to anywhere,I just bought neutrogena facial cleansing bar and neo medrol couple of days,I really feel inspired looking at your pictures,hopefully it works for me.
I’ve used both stuff you mentioned and while they helped in terms of managing flares, they didn’t clear my acne. I think you should just try and let’s see how you feel in a couple of weeks, cool ?
Prior to this have you used anything else on the acne? Also how long have you had acne for?
its me chuks,it turns out dear that the neutrogena cleansing bar and neo medrol just left my face fresh but didn’t remove the acne scars and spots,its really disheartening, right now I’ve just shreds of confidence left and find it difficult talking to someone face to face, I’ve had acne since when I was 16 ,I’ve used quite kojic acid soaps,usa black spot soaps,medicated soaps and I’ve used loads of over the counter products,I even went to spa but nothing worked,I decided to go natural,I ve been usin dudu osun and palmers skin success fade milk for my spots and scars for a month,pls do reply me.
I’m sorry to hear yours isn’t getting better, I think you’re overloading your face with different products & that in itself can be aggravating. There aren’t any quick fixes with acne, you have to stick to a line or range of products and stick it out to see results.
In the meantime, I’d recommend you take it easy and let your face breathe; also, drink a lot of water and cut out processed junk foods & sugar from your regular diet. As For spots, carotene spots corrector helped me a lot so maybe you can try that as well.
Yes, the body shop blemish night lotion is really an amazing product, I use it myself. Unfortunately I don’t have access to it right now. Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful.
I just came across your post out of curiosity and i’m glad i did. God bless you for this post.
Came across your post by accident. You are so right. Diet, Exercise is Key. I have had acne, bacne everything. And I have to always maintain a healthy diet and exercise regimen. I also drink the lemon juice every morning on the way to the gym. Thanks for being vulnerable and sharing. I may get those vitamins your mom gave you.
You’re welcome Grace. Thank you for reading.
I’m putting together an updated acne regimen that has work wonders for me, and will share it on here soon so look out for that.