Skin…skin…skin…

Where do I start? My skin journey has been a complex one. I never really had bad skin until I hit my 20s. It all began after a trip to Canada when I was 23. I started to get acne around my cheek area and it very soon became uncontrollable.

Since then I have been on a journey to find “sk-inner peace” and it has not always been easy! I am writing about this because I know there are others struggling with adult acne and I think the more we read and learn, the easier it will be to manage our skin and all live in a smooth and acne free world…the dream!

I have used every product under the sun and some have been helpful along the way and others I have not seen any changes personally for myself. I first began treatment at the Private clinic in Harley street. I love this clinic and came across them on the show “embarrassing bodies” here in the UK. The clinic was making a special appearance for their treatment for acne. I knew I had to give them a go and I tried their N-lite programme after a consultation. The treatment was costly, but it was also worth it. It immediately calmed down my skin and gave me some control over the outbreaks.

Since then I have been to the infamous Sarah Chapman clinic In Sloane square and am now starting a new skin journey at the Teresa Tarmey Clinic in London. I cannot speak for everyone and anyone who has acne will know that different things work for different people but for me facials have been key at maintaining healthy skin.

Regular facials are now my favourite skin care routine and I can go anywhere between every 3-4 weeks for a basic facial to clean up my skin. I love Teresa Tarmey because the lovely ladies do not stop at just the skin side of stuff. They will give insight as to why you may be getting acnes, dietary habits, vitamins and they always give you an exact skin care routine which really helps! It is then up to you to make those changes and once you do it is oh so worth it!

I used to have to wear Estee Lauder Double wear daily to cover my skin but I can now use just mineral based makeup and my skin looks and feels great!