How i beat acne
Hi Nikki, I have really greasy skin that is prone to spots. I used to suffer really badly with them (huge red, painful spots, mostly around my chin). I decided to go on a "skin diet" which involved cutting down on chocolate/other sweet things - I know they say it is a myth that chocolate causes spots but whenever I over-indulge I can guarantee I will wake up with a spot or two the next day. In addition to this I increased my intake of vitamin C through eating strawberries and kiwis (I read somewhere that citrus fruits can make spots worse?), and I also took fish oil supplements which are meant to be great for the skin.
The other thing I tried (which I think has been the most significant in reducing my spots) was changing the type of makeup I used. I used to put on lots of liquid foundation and concealer to hide the spots, but I knew I was only making them worse. I read somewhere about mineral makeup, which is completely dry and oil free. You put on mineral foundation with a large brush (as if you were putting on normal loose powder), and the coverage is great. I use a brand called Lily Lolo which you can order through their website. I have a mineral foundation, a green coloured concealer which reduces redness, a normal coloured concealer, and a finishing powder designed for oily skin which keeps my face feeling clean all day.
Id definitely recommend trying these things instead of the prescribed creams you can get from the doctor which make your skin dry and red raw. If you stick to it for a few months you should notice a big difference. I still suffer from spots occasionally but it is nowhere near as bad as it used to be.
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