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                                                    Biotin.

Many supplements and vitamins, especially ‘skin,hair and nails’ ones contain Biotin. Biotin is useful for helping to strengthen your hair and to help it grow.

However it broke me the FUCK out.

Large red, under the skin pimples over my cheek. Very usual for me.

Doing a bit of research I found this is common for acne prone people like myself. 

So a word of warning. If you are acne prone, oily skinned or have acne currently. Biotin could break you out. Check the ingredients of your vitamins and supplements.

I know I know. Everyone is raving about the many wonders of coconut oil. But from a skincare point of view, its not very helpful.

Coconut oil, and products which contain coconut oil high up on the list of ingredients, are comeogenic. 

Coconut oil is comeogenic.

Comeogenic means it will clog pores.

So if you’re acne-prone, struggle with closed comodones, black heads, whiteheads. Especially cystic acne. Avoid coconut oil.

Don’t use it on your face, shoulders or chest, it’ll only aggravate your issues.

By all means put it anywhere else. I have heard its good for helping your hair and making it grow. 

1) Have a routine

Whatever specific products work for you. But a real basic routine should include cleansing your skin, toning, and moisturising/treating.

2) DO NOT TOUCH YOUR FACE

You’re just rubbing bacteria around and causing yourself problems. 

3) Keep your hair out of your face

Your hair naturally has oils on it which can transfer onto your face and clog pores. Along with any shampoos, conditioners or products that you have put on your hair. These touching and rubbing your face will not be good.

4) Diet

For me diet is everything when it comes to my face. Adding greens, fresh fruits and veggies and reducing the junk will help, it may take a while though so don’t expect immediate results.

5) Hydration station

Aim to drink at least 2 litres or 8 cups of water a day.

6) Change your pillow case

I change my pillow case every night. Tons of oils and dead skin cell are left on your pillow every night, as well as it being a breeding ground for bacteria. Flip or change your pillow case nightly and your bedding weekly if you can.

7) Dairy Danger

There is a proven link between dairy and acne. If you can, just cut it out completely. I have been dairy free for a couple years and I can assure you it gets easier. Saying goodbye to milkshakes and cheese is hard at first though.

8) Make-up

If you can use less, or preferably none. But i know this isn’t realistic for many people. If you use a liquid foundation switch to a power one. And always take your make-up off as soon as possible.

9) Cold water

When showering right before you get out and after your face is fully cleansed rinse your face with cold water to help close your pore and prevent bacteria getting it and creating a big ‘ol pimple.

10) Stress

All I want is perfectly clear skin forever. That is not too much to ask.

You are not perfect. Nobody is perfect.

Despite the images: photos, Youtube videos, Instagram posts, that look so perfect. The people in them are not. Those faces have been edited, had make-up carefully crafted upon them, specific lighting in certain angles.

You cannot expect yourself to look like them. Because they do not look like them.

As hard as it, embrace your ‘flaws’. They make you uniquely you. And you will be a better person for them. 

Your flaws will give you perspective, they will make you empathetic to others with them, they will make you appreciate the beauty in others.