No worries! It’s not awkward to ask at all. You can ask me anything! :)

Acne can be a pain sometimes! I know what you mean! I suffered from severe acne for almost 10 years. It really did hurt me physically and emotionally.. My background is that my dad also had severe acne growing up. So I inherited his genes. I am not a dermatologist or a skin expert, but I am saying from experience and personal research that I done on my free time. I believe now that I am 21, I am growing out of acne.

The product I was using was a prescription prescribed by my dermatologist. It has sulfur as an ingredient in it, which is an agent that helps to dry up acne and heal fast. It helped me a lot, however right now I am on a budget and cannot go see a dermatologist, so I am using over the counter products. Such as Neutrogena facial wash. I normally wash my face for 2-3mins and then let it dry before using a spf moisturizer or sunscreen. I highly recommend Neutrogena if you’re on a budget like me. If you’re using over the counter product look for ingredients such as: 

-salicylic acid: exfoliate dead skin cells

-benzoyl peroxide: kills bacteria that creates acne

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I hopes this helps you! Just remember that true friends and family would never judge you due to acne. Never let acne get the best of you.

Also check out this website:

http://www.skinacea.com/acne/acne-face-map.html#.UQYLTx3WJbM

It’s face mapping and it could help you figure out if your acne problems can be caused inside or outside. Never touch your face  because bacteria on our hands can lead to acne. Wash out your pillow case if you could if you sleep with your cheeks directly onto the pillow because oil from our face can mix onto the pillow case and create bacterial growth on the pillow and then onto our face; or avoid your face on the pillow. Always remember to drink and eat healthy! 

Peace & love