Cystic Acne Cure

The end of high school and into my first year of college was rough.  Publicly rough.  I struggled with cystic acne.  It was bad. I felt sad most days and couldn’t grasp the idea of beauty without having a full face of makeup on.  It lasted two whole years.  I became self-conscious and lacked the confidence I had had almost all of my life. I was continuously trying to find the next solution... I tried all of the lotions and potions.  But there was no quick fix. 

Lesson 1: Often times what is happening on your skin is a reflection of what is happening on the inside: gut issues, hormonal imbalance, emotional stress, chemical toxicity, nutritional deficiencies, etc.  Symptoms are your body's way of telling you it needs attention.  Ignoring a problem, hoping it goes away or stressing over it is never a winning solution.

Lesson 2: I surrendered and found peace in my body and my situation. 

Lesson 3: Take positive action for health.  I began a vegan diet (which was also gluten-free), detoxified my skincare routine and addressed my emotional stressors. 

Although it was hard, the experience turned out to be a blessing. I learned to work with my body, listen to it and heal it from the inside out. ​I am forever grateful for that journey that taught me how to heal myself, appreciate my skin and its beautiful flaws, and find confidence when I thought I’d never find it again. If you're struggling, KEEP THE FAITH & LOVE THE JOURNEY!!! You’re YOU because of everything YOU were made to do.  If you're ready to find a path to better choices in the way you eat, sleep, exercise and think... join me in the journey here to be our best, healthiest selves.

P.S. The pictures are from 5 years ago vs. now.  While the visible scars eventually fade on their own, it's your choice to let go of the emotional scars.
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