#THE CYSTIC ACNE

[deadlittledogs]

I’m taking out my birth control implant bro not only has it destroyed my skin but I cannot take this two periods a month bullshit anymore……pray with me brothers because my PMS symptoms will come back full force and that shit is SO FUCKING BRUTAL…..

#I was considering keeping the implant in just because it curbs my pms symptoms but idk if it’s worth it 😭 #TWO PERIODS A MONTH #THAT SHIT JUST ISNT FAIR #THE CYSTIC ACNE #NAHHH #I’m just butthurt cuz I had to call out of work today because my hormones are giving me vertigo 🙃 #which like. ID GET VERTIGO BEFORE BUT ONLY ONCE AND ONLY SOMETIMES #now it’s like a guarantee I get it twice a month #ITS NOT FAAAAIR #THIS SUCKS ASS #when it’s out i’m just gonna go ham on the herbal remedies

[eiraeths]

simon ghost riley the man you are

#please pay attention to the cystic acne scars they’re my favorite part #also mouth scar is large caliber round to the face #ghost call of duty #simon ghost riley #cod ghost #ghost art #ghost mw2 #ghost cod #ghost simon riley #ghost fanart #simon riley cod #simon riley art #cod art #ALSO STRAWBERRY BLOND

[jadenvargen]

Hiiii sorry, just wanted to ask what the age gap was between Martin and the old cowboy (Goerge I think?) Is? If that's okay

Yah in part 1 martins like 22-23 and george is late 30s

#martin has cystic acne so im afraid that can give the vibe hes younger but well! #he still has acne in later parts he just is schpackled with makeup<3 btw

[things-erin-likes]

I know this is wildly different from my usual art posts BUT I have wanted to make it for a long, long time, because I love sharing any knowledge that might help someone else. SO...

If you (A) don't want to spend more than 1 minute on your face routine, (B) don't want to completely change what your face structure looks like with makeup to have a consistent skin appearance and/or (C) have cystic/nodal/regular acne that just doesn't go away no matter what people tell you to do,

then I give to you:

My One Single Product 1 Minute Makeup Tutorial For People Who Don't Wear Makeup

In which I bravely show you my face to illustrate

Before and after on one of my "best" skin days:

It's very likely this is common knowledge for a lot of people BUT I wish I had known it when I was in my teens and struggling with a severe skin condition I thought would eventually go away and never did.

[TLDR: It's a concealer stick that matches your skin]

No, having a skin condition doesn't mean you need to cover it. However, that doesn't mean it can't still hurt your self image, confidence, and relationships with people who give you unsolicited comments on it (because you want to throw them out the window).

SO HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED:

A concealer stick, my preference being Covergirl's CG Smoothers. They're non-comodogenic and somehow seem to help with my acne, maybe just because covering it helps me not pick at it.

Now, I am the pastiest, whitest shade of white, so I use two shades: "Fair" for my face, which has more of a pink hue, and "Neutralizer" (wheeze) for my neck because it gets even less sun than my face, and is both paler and less pink.

You might be able to get along just fine with one tone if you don't get acne on your neck and chest or have a more even skin tone, but the most important thing is to get the shade that matches your skin tone as close as possible.

To do this, either look in a mirror in the most natural light you can find and hold up your hands and arms until you find a spot that matches your face the closest, then compare the makeup in the store to this. OR.... Just bring a little mirror with you to the store.

STEPS:

1. Start with a clean face. (Wipe your face with a wet cloth if you haven't washed your face already that day)

Optional step 2. Put on a little moisturizer if your skin dries out and flakes, like mine does. I'm allergic to my cats so I use a medicated cream in place of moisturizer lmao

3. Swipe the concealer directly onto red spots, scabs, or bumps, and rub it in with your finger making a soft halo that blends in with the rest of your skin.

...and that's it.

You don't have to do your whole face. You're only adjusting the parts that stands out so they blend in and leaving the rest alone. Some days I cover a few spots, other days it feels like my whole face.

It can't always completely everything, but it makes everything much less noticeable. The shape of scabs may still be there:

It won't cover freshly bleeding wounds well, either... But it will cover the red skin around it:

Like with any makeup, always remove it before you go to bed!!! With makeup remover or a cleanser! Cheap, unscented makeup wipes work great for me.

So yeah, I'm 30 and only just now started finally seeing improvement in my own skin because I did my own research and asked a doctor to try treatments for hormonal acne instead of all the antibiotic approaches, meaning I'm on spironolactone and thus also a mandatory birth control. But hey! It's something.

Having control over how my face looks helps my confidence and self image, like controlling how my hair or clothes look. I don't feel like I have to wear it any more than I don't have to wear my hair short, I just like it that way.

I also hope that this might be able to help guys too, or anyone else who feels like they're not "allowed" to wear makeup but still struggle with the look of their own skin, since the lack of any other product means you really don't look like you're "wearing makeup".

Anyway, long post over, time to flee 🏃‍♀️

#makeup #tutorial #concealer #acne #cystic acne #nodal acne #no makeup look #no-makeup look #acne cover up #my face #acne tips #makeup tips #makeup hacks #“ok I've waited years to do this I'm finally gonna take the pictures” boom acne clears up for the first time in years

[starbuck]

like. don’t get me wrong… i’m STILL showering regularly, but like… was anybody going to TELL me that my hair becoming unbearably greasy after one day of not showering wasn’t normal?? because i lived my entire life up to this point assuming that it was, and now suddenly i could probably not shower for a week (staying otherwise clean) and it would be just fine???? WHAT??????????

#source: i am on accutane now #seriously like. the fact that my face is no longer in constant pain from cystic acne is GREAT #but my hair not being constantly greasy might be even better!!!! #i was SERIOUSLY dreading my top surgery recovery having no idea what i was gonna do with my hair while i couldn’t shower #and now i’m just like. Oh. it’s literally fine #WILD… #and like. probably what my hair feels like rn WOULD be considered greasy to some people #but it’s like. No. you don’t UNDERSTAND… #you don’t GET it… #anyways… hi! i’ve been on this shit less than a month and the results have been insane #so if anyone out there is struggling with excessively oily skin - PLEASE go try it #life changing

[shurpart]

#🎐art #art #procreate #she doesn't have a name yet lol #strawberry #aesthetic #pastel #pink #red #green #illustration #artists on tumblr #soft #coquette #cottagecore #alt fashion #acne #cystic acne #skin condition #braces #cutecore #kawaii

[matchamiko]

I think I am a simple skincare girlie. The basics. A splash of water in the morning toner moisturiser serum girlie. A lush angel’s on bare skin gentle cleanser serum moisturiser at night girlie. I wanted the cleanser and ampoules and serums and toners to work and glow me up but alas. I am too fragile and too delicate a tree to be using heavy growth fertiliser.

#the angels on bare skin savvveeeddd me once it’ll save me again #it sucks cause I spent money on skincare and it didn’t work and broke me out #a fresh 20somethung year old with cystic acne from trying to do something new and right #back to the basics as the legend twice once said #I’ll update if my skin gets better !!! #miko.online

[wetslug]

i had a big huge between-eyebrow pimple last month that healed with hyperpigmentation and post inflam erythema so. tried to improve that by putting some vitamin C serum on it. well anyway the oil elicited another pimple and now its right next to the last one

#ngl it hurts really fucking bad lmao #i only get nodular/cystic blind acne i just know its gonna b ugly as hell because i can palpate it its Huge

[agrownupgeekgirl]

In pain this morning but I have things to do, wish me luck.

#ChronicIllness #chronic pain #fibromyalgia #chronic fatigue #cystic acne

[beautyandlifestyleblog86]

Ceramides play a crucial role in nourishing and safeguarding the skin barrier against harmful external toxins. These wondrous molecules act as the body's natural defense mechanism, keeping the skin hydrated and supple. By forming a protective layer, ceramides prevent moisture loss and shield the skin from environmental aggressors like pollution and UV rays. This helps maintain the skin's integrity, preventing dryness, irritation, and potential damage. So, in a nutshell, ceramides are like the superheroes of skincare, ensuring our skin stays healthy and protected.

#acne treatment #acnecommunity #skincare routine #skincare tips #skincare #beauty #beautybay #acne #dark skin #makeup #acne care #acne removal #acnesolution #acnefree #acnescars #acneproblems #acne prone skin #acnetips #ac new horizons #cystic acne #acne studios #acnecream #skincarethailand #skincare cosmetics #skincarecollection #skincarespecialist #skincarethread #skincaretool #skincare trends #beautybloggers

[scramratz]

Tell me why I’m 3 weeks on t AND MY PERIOD CAME EARLY??? I rarely had a period before and now it’s here killin my good time!! I finally had a sip of confidence and MOTHER NATURE RIPPED THE CHALICE FROM MY HANDS LIKE THE CUNT SHE IS!

#I’m so pissed #my skin was glowing I was having a good time #now my cystic acne is back in full force and I’m drippin like a stuck pig #not fair dude wtf #rant #transmasc

[hogmilked]

bought like actual skincare products for the first time in years and have some notes.

the whole anti-aging cosmetic industry is really hard to avoid. i was getting stuff at a marshall’s (discount store, carries a lot of overstock from brands) to save money and it took me almost an hour to find a handful of products that weren’t advertising “anti-aging” and “youthfulness” when i just wanted a cleanser, toner, and sunscreen to help with both peeling skin and greasiness

no seriously. i found ONE facial sunscreen that didn’t have retinol or hyaluronic acid or collagen or any of that stuff in it. it was tucked away in the men’s section with beard oil and cologne because apparently facial sunscreen with no added bullshit is only for men, and women (this is borderline a fast fashion store it’s highly gendered) can only protect themselves from skin cancer if it also makes sure they never develop a smile line

so many of those serums and creams and shit are bullshit anyway. hell a lot of people can just do a wash and sunscreen and be all set. at most a basic cleanser, basic moisturizer, and sunscreen are the absolute most you need. i threw in an exfoliating toner to help even out a couple gnarly acne scars and help with how flaky my skin gets sometimes. if your skin needs more than that, you really should probably just go to a dermatologist or look for actual dermatologist’s advice instead of dumping a bunch of random oils and serums and creams n shit you saw on tiktok or instagram on your skin and hoping the benefits listed on the box will be true for you

IN MOST CASES no amount of skincare products can make up for lifestyle change. i decided to put a little more work in because the lifestyle changes i need to make to help be less oily (i literally get so greasy it makes my eyes burn) and flaky aren’t currently feasible, so i’m trying to give my skin a bit of a boost, but literally the best my skin has ever felt was when i was just drinking a shit ton of water and eating super well

other people’s skincare will rarely work the same on anyone else. everyone’s skin needs are different. when i was in high school i had a gnarly abrasion/chemical burn under my eye because i had tried a routine i saw online that was way too rough and overbearing for me. again, you 100% don’t need a 30 step routine

that being said, i used a $4 korean cleanser, a $6 glycolic acid toner (exfoliant), 100% pure african shea butter, and some sunscreen formulated for use on the face. my skin feels great. my acne doesn’t itch as much. the toner was the most expensive part. the beauty industry is a scam

#mothman speaks #and again #i think a majority of people don’t need much more than cleanser and sunscreen #obviously some folks have other issues they need more help with #but i think a lot of them know a random serum being pushed by an influencer isn’t going to cure their like cystic acne #or that a retinol cream will fix like burns or scarring or major disfigurement #so for pretty much everyone else #acne is just gonna happen to some people and it is what it is #your skin will change and shift with both age and life change #and no amount of viral masks or hacks will change that #so just like. wash your face. put sunscreen on. vibe

[stardew-bajablast]

i hate the way people talk about skincare discourse on this site bc like the reasons people use skincare products are pretty varied and not always just vanity or buying nonsense products that do nothing bc tik tok said so.

but based on the average tumblr user’s take on it, that’s exactly what you would think. every skincare product in the world is a lie and everyone who buys them (ie: most people) are idiots who are throwing their money away on nothing, but if only those poor idiot babies knew the secret: that any and all skin issues can be solved by simply drinking water and wearing sunscreen.

believe it or not, most people are actually not dumb idiot babies who will keep buying expensive stuff over and over that doesn’t do anything for them! and women (primary market of skincare products) are not brainless, self absorbed bimbos who only care about vanity! there are actually a lot of reasons why someone might use a serum on their skin such as being in pain or itching caused by overly dry (or oily!) skin.

like yes we can talk about how the non-beauty related reasons for buying skincare aren’t really pushed by its marketing (except for acne, which even then is framed as a beauty concern and not something that can cause a lot of pain and discomfort), and we can talk about how that leads them to manufacture new bullshit insecurities to get people to buy their products, and we can talk about how social media is pushing this marketing to an ever-younger and younger audience who probably have no real need for any of these products. yes, we can and SHOULD talk about all that.

but just framing people who buy skincare products or have a skincare routine as vain, insecure idiots whose experiences aren’t real and just love throwing their money away on useless shit is not helpful to anyone and also just blatantly untrue

your skin is an organ. there are a lot of reasons to be concerned about it besides aging and beauty. like can y’all try to have even an ounce of nuance when talking about this shit

#star rambles #i didn’t spend years finding the perfect concoction of creams and serums to make my face not feel like it’s on fire #for some dipshits on tumblr to tell me i just need to drink water and wear sunscreen #ie: the same unhelpful bullshit ppl told me when i had cystic acne all over my whole face that was causing excruciating pain #like go fuck yourself if you say that shit to people honestly #skincare industry #skincare discourse #anti skincare #beauty industry #skincare #beauty

[literallyaflame]

i am the sort of motherfucker who can’t pop an ibuprofen without experiencing side effects. i have baffled and upset many doctors with my seeming inability to tolerate medication. and yet—by some miracle—i have had little to no symptoms on accutane. on accutane. the side effect drug of all time

#make it make sense #i was so prepared to not be able to tolerate this drug #but i am more or less fine and my cystic acne is already gone #go figure lmaooo

[ruthlesslistener]

Haven't been on my OCD meds bc my refills got delayed due to a pharmacy mixup and boy oh boy. I nearly firgot about The Horrors.

#sure do love having intense intrusive thoughts/nightmares about raping children and killing my pets in an accident #plus delusions that new cystic acne are actually botflies burrowed into my flesh despite botflies not..being here. #i can deal with the repetitive behaviors of 'shit forgot to lock the door' but the intrusive thoughts fucking suck #vent

[thesaurus]

Wake up babe, only a few days left until you can lose your shit in therapy

#mine #my face #one with flash one without #that’s right the cystic acne is somehow back! sick great excellent for me