(better quality photos by next week)
What I love is a good skincare routine. I love the feeling of fresh, spot prone skin. It just makes me feel better within myself.
A few months ago I was going through a phase of red, puffy, spotty, oily skin and tbf it really brought me down. Nothing I tried made the skin look human. I felt ugly and felt like I had to smother myself in makeup to at least look normal. I felt insecure and ugly. I would hate school because I always ended up with an oily forehead and my endless spots would make an appearance. Above all people would point out the massive lumps I had on my head, making me paranoid and on edge. My makeup was so thick I might as well of been a Satsuma.
It wasn't until one Saturday that I was off to dancing when the moment we all dread happened. I looked at my reflection in the mirror and I had the worst foundation line ever. I could of cried. To sort it out we stopped at a little chemist shop and bought some wipes. I then sat in the car scrapping the mask off. I got upset because what was looking back at me was Miss spot head. I daren't go in my dancing class with my naked face but I ended up walking in trying to move my fringe so it would cover my face. Tbf no one did notice but being round loads of spot free girls, I felt like piggy in the middle.
After the class I had a breakdown in the car and told my mum about how terrible I looked and most of all felt. She explained to me that every teenager goes through a stage of spots and oily skin. I knew that but what she then said made me think a bit. She said that you could prevent spots and oily skin by managing it. She meant that eating healthier and leading a healthier lifestyle can help.
On the way home we drove past ASDA and she said we could go in there to go find some spot creams and cleansers to help.
When we were in the isle hunting down something that would suit me, we came across ASDAs own make called 'Young Skin'. Personally I think the name couldn't be better. I couldn't believe my eyes something just for people like me. Instantly I was skimming through the range of things 'Young Skin' had and was literally convinced there and then that maybe this was the solution. They had a cleanser and toner, a moisturiser, two types of face scrub and some makeup wipes. Not only was the packaging eye catchy the prices were literally dirt cheap. I was persuaded I needed to try this stuff and buy it now. I do not lie when I say you can get the lot for about £5. Cheap as chips.
A month on after using the products I currently am spot free and living life to the full. I go to school without any makeup sometimes and feel much more confident. I am not saying that this will cure full on acne but I can say that in some shape or form this will help you. I was diagnosed (is that the word) with 'mild acne' when I went to the chemist in ASDA. You would never of thought that though now. I cannot stress how much happier I feel in myself.
The products themselves are as followed. Take note that to get your skin clears you do have to work at it by following it by using it twice a day everyday.
1) The foaming face scrub-This scrub is available from ASDA for £1.00.
Yes this is really £1. I cannot believe the price tag to be fair because I would pay much more for any of these products. First up is this face scrub. This face scrub is just one of the scrubs that has been tested by me. I have used so many and never really be satisfied. This one got me excited though because it contained walnut shells. I never ever thought this would work. I mean nuts in a scrub? Yet it did and left my skin soft and clean. What really made me buy it is that it claims that it removes oil build up. As I have described before, I struggle with that and this really helped out. It must of absorbed it or something. The texture of the scrub is clear with little brown pieces in it. Once on skin and rubbed in, it foams up and produces some lather. I use this first and then remove it with luke warm water. I am impressed. I had a nicer feel to my skin and it felt clean and yes OIL FREE. Thank you ASDA.
2. The Cleanser and Toner milk.-This is available from ASDA for yet again £1.
OK my favourite out of the lot is this cleanser and toner. I apply it two a little cosmetic cotton wool pad. You can get them from practically anywhere. The one I use are from Primark, so cheap. I then wipe it across my face removing all the dirt. This is really great. Once I used it I was sooo happy. You could literally feel your face smoother straight away. I personally bought this because I was advised by a pharmacist at ASDA that this could benefit me. I spent ages searching for one. A cleanser is a really nice thing to own. This one made me feel fresher and more awake everyday. The formula is really creamy and white. It squeezes out easy and makes the surface of your skin perfectly clean. I use this second, after the scrub every morning and night. It also is a great primer. I do not lie, it does help your skin like a primer as well. So you could double up and just use this. I will not stop buying this. It has improved my skin so much. ASDA you genius.
3. The matte finish moisturiser.-This is available from ASDA for £1.
To finish of everything, I use this moisturiser. It is not perfect but it does what it says and does leave you with shine free skin, so I suppose I can not complain. What I loved about this is that it was light and a little covers your whole face. Not only does it have a cheap price tag, but this topped of the routine and let skin look shine free, which is a life saviour for me. I like using this during the day because it refreshes your skin and keeps you alive. The formula is really creamy, like all the products, and it really soft to touch. Instead of venturing out and buying expensive day and night creams this is just as good.
Thanks for reading. I was scared about posting about how I struggled with teenage spots because at points I believed I was alone and yes ugly.
Thank you,
Lucy xx
