Embracing My Acne Has Changed My Life | My Body My Rules

"Posting my acne online has given me the confidence to stop hiding." In this episode of My Body My Rules we meet someone who has taken back control of her feeling around spots and clear skin.

"It wasn't until I realised I wasn't on my own with these sort of acne journeys that I then started to feel quite empowered."

What's your skin story?

#Channel4 #All4 #Acne #Skincare

[monkey-xw]

I'm a teen and acne has been a real burden it led to depression and to me almost taking my life alway now its better but it's still hard to live with I just want to say if you're reading this that it gets better and I believe in you keep facing life's challenges and never give up!

[cavlei]

I started getting cystic acne when I was 19. I'm now 40 and still get the odd occasional one but now suffer with milia. The white hard bumps that look like whiteheads but are hardened keratin/protein. I've learned to deal with it but still makes me feel so ugly. I won't wear make-up because it doesn't help. I understand the pain of both, physically and emotionally. You two are beautiful xxx

[jeremyreid]

You are beautiful !
I am a 55 year old male who never suffered acne.
I do wish to inform you that you are wise beyond your years !
And your confidence is proof that you have grown from your experience- so few people (including the majority of adults) do not mature, their self-confidence remains shrivelled, and their life experiences haunt them. (I am not criticising others, I still do have my own mental/psychological demons, but what I am hoping to convey in my message to you is that you have proved how powerful our minds are - we are only limited by our belief in ourselves.
You have chosen to share your experiences with others, for their benefit. This is very commendable - have you thought about pursuing a career where your personal strengths will be valued ?

In closing, let me congratulate you again.
It is my belief that as humans our only objective on earth is to assist others; and in order to do this well we must first fully understand ourselves.
May you, and all of those that you love, be blessed 🙏🏼

“ no person’s evaluation of our worth, is more accurate than that of a blind stranger.”

[synix]

acne for 5 years. I have little self esteem because of it. Im scared talking to girls because of my looks. Im doing Skincare daily and i shower everyday. I just dont know what to do anymore

[Kirsten_is_cursed]

Recently a baby at the grocery story pointed at my face and said “owie!” and his mom looked so embarrassed. I just laughed and said it was ok but I’m still thinking about it lol

[fornow-hfhy]

Im ready to just accept and like my acne. Hope youll find the beauty in acne too🙏🏽

[louisescaife]

I had acne most of my life. Only last couple of years that it's cleared up.

[scf]

What a beautiful human being - both inside and out!

[alezandradavila]

Girl it’s healing me too ur skin looks great

[tourene]

Vitamin C with hydrochloric acid serum in the morning, aloe vera with tea tree gel in the night, this has dramatically reduced my acne.

[matthewmann]

Yeah acne, pimples, boils, zits, blisters, moles, birth marks, splinters, goosebumps, and freckles are not the be all end all

[NicUsher]

So glad to be old. Not missing the hormones at all.

[peterrush]

A had acne when a was younger a kinda still go throw it time to time. God love ya keep up the good work 💪x

[mandystarr]

honestly, i was acutance used expensive creams and shit nothing helped now that i just leave it alone and don't worry to much it s going away on its own still have to use spot treatments cause popping is gonna leave marks

[Spaceninja]

Thank you for this! Needs to be more of this. I'm 33 and been dealing with acne since i was 15. I gave up on "growing out of it." I need to learn to embrace it!

[jayatijha]

Its sad coz its not my body my rule we don’t choose to have it if any of us had a choice we’d never choose it it so sad that the only way we are seen is bold why can we not be cute and pretty and beautiful

[JUDALATION]

men don't care about Acne ladies... it just makes you more adorable!

[jasminej]

I’ve had acne since I was 14 I’m 29 and still I have acne so annoying

[shantelmoreno]

Acutane saved my life. Completely eradicates acne. Please see your dermatologist and ask about it.

[newman]

isotretinon will clean it up. It is a controversial drug due to cases of it causing depression but if you feel you would be less depressed without acne then i recommend a treatment of it. I had acne not as bad as yours but bad enough and now my face is mostly clear and has been for a long time due to Isotretinon. I still get spots but its manageable. Speak to a Dermatologist.