If someone told me I would give up coffee, sugar, pasta, milk, cheese, chocolate and cake for three whole months, I would think they were insane! What madness would possess me to do such a thing?! But that was the old me. New me, well, new me is all about no gluten, dairy, sugar and … Continue reading My skin journey
Tag: Pimples
Beatrice the Pimple
It was a cool Autumn day when Beatrice came into the world. She was an ugly little creature. She had big hopes for herself, grow up, graduate from school, get married, have kids. The whole shabang! But Beatrice had an addiction. From a young age she was introduced to sebum. At first, she only dabbled … Continue reading Beatrice the Pimple
Skincare on flight
Hello ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. We are ready for departure, so please buckle yourselves in and enjoy the flight! A simple statement that slightly puts your heart at ease while the plane starts taxiing. So you immediately buckle your seat belt - who are we kidding, the buckles been fastened as … Continue reading Skincare on flight
Micro-what?
Safe to say 2018 was not a good year for my skin. With emotions all over the place, career stress and guy-trauma, I was starting to look more and more like scarface’s sister. But what could fix it? I'd heard about micro-needling, but was too chicken to try - needles being jabbed into my skin … Continue reading Micro-what?
HG Pimple Killer
Ever wondered what it would be like to destroy a pimple without having to leave behind a crater on your face? Ever wondered what it would be like to not touch a pimple, let it come to its head by its self without the help of peroxide or acid? Ever wondered what it would be … Continue reading HG Pimple Killer
PSA: Sugar
Ahh the sweet smell of sugar. It gets us all! It's delicious. It's haunting. It's controlling. And when you're scoffed 6 crispy cream original glazed donuts, you well and truly feel the effects of all that sugar you just consumed. You know what I'm talking about - that #ragrets feeling you get when you enter … Continue reading PSA: Sugar
Fast7: Neutrogena Light Therapy Acne Mask Review
Can you actually kick acne to the curb by shinning some light on it? Sounds ridiculous, right?! Well, it’s as simple as you attending a Christmas light display, only to find out that the blue light kills certain acne-causing bacteria, while the red light works on reducing inflammation. LED light therapy has for over 20 … Continue reading Fast7: Neutrogena Light Therapy Acne Mask Review
Numero Uno
Life is very unusual. You reach your mid-twenties and while experiencing a quarter life crisis, it dawns on you...why the f@#% am I still suffering from pimples ?! As young women born in the early 90s, we've had our fair share of life experiences. Study, travel, work, amazing food, heart break and the impending doom … Continue reading Numero Uno