Hormonal Acne + The Pill: Curing My Hormonal Acne Naturally

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  • čas přidán 22. 07. 2015
  • This has been a long awaited, highly anticipated video which is really close to my heart. I've been feeling quite anxious to upload it but the aim of this channel is to help others, whether that be through health, fitness or acne struggles.
    I truly hope this helps someone who is currently struggling with hormonal acne because I know how emotionally damaging it really is.

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  • @Goldeexo
    @Goldeexo Před 3 lety +130

    When you said “every morning I would wake up and touch my face” that literally hit me like a ton of bricks. I find myself in the middle of the night scratching at my face while I'm sleeping, trying to get my acne off. Acne is really no joke. It's taken over my life, literally.

  • @sierrabecker6700
    @sierrabecker6700 Před 8 lety +2624

    This is so relatable.... My skin is getting so bad and idk what to do anymore, it's making me hate myself.

    • @Billythachikk
      @Billythachikk Před 8 lety +9

      Do you guys know what caused it? That's the first step. It took be months to find out why I broke out.

    • @Lenervik
      @Lenervik Před 7 lety +16

      Try to cut out dairy to see if that helps :)

    • @jazlorie7342
      @jazlorie7342 Před 7 lety +42

      Ive been hospitalized last March 2016 due to depression. I really had bad acne as in really bad in the last 15 years and I started visiting a dermatologist last 2011 and stopped seeking treatments first quarter of last year.Then I did research and made experiments on what to take,eat and apply on my face.Now, finally Ive come-up on a decision to start a 100 Days Acne-Free Challenge to myself which started just a few days ago.Also, I made a slideshow for the progress on the last 5 days and saw an improvement so lets see what happens next. Everything will be alright dear. You are not alone in this dilemma. I sincerely hope you will be okay soon. Goodluck to everyone here. :)

    • @Billythachikk
      @Billythachikk Před 7 lety +6

      Lorie Cogal Looking forward to following your journey! I hope your skins clears up, we all deserve to be happy with ourselves

    • @christinelim4638
      @christinelim4638 Před 7 lety +1

      I started using dermalogica ultracalming range the cleanser and barrier repair cream. Im amazed! its cleared my acne and controls it. I just got some samples first to try.

  • @carlinalicon4378
    @carlinalicon4378 Před 6 lety +1135

    I’ve cried many hours about my skin. And at school if I didn’t wear makeup people make fun of my skin but if I wear makeup people say I look cakey so I have no solution

    • @milestogo31
      @milestogo31 Před 6 lety +53

      Carlina Licon Uhh! People can be extremely insensitive and mean. Please don't pay to heed to such negativity. I know when you have acne even the makeup doesn't feel like a friend anymore. But don't worry , things WILL get better. Try quitting dairy and sugar and see of your skin calms down. Otherwise , get your hormones checked. Also follow the skincare routine ; cleansing , toning and moisturizing. See if your skin loves oils and try using jojoba and Rosehip oil but if they cause any breakouts, use any other non-comedogenic moisturizer. All the very best !

    • @nazmalik4155
      @nazmalik4155 Před 5 lety +10

      My 12 year old daughter feeling same like you and i dont know what to do,nothing seems like working on her,she is always upset when she come back from school.😣😣

    • @lucarenzi3422
      @lucarenzi3422 Před 5 lety +4

      Carlina Licon this kind of people literally SUCK.

    • @got7btsexomxsvtbp553
      @got7btsexomxsvtbp553 Před 4 lety +1

      Carlina Licon sameeeeee heree...hold my hand cause i relate so muchhh

    • @tay9389
      @tay9389 Před 4 lety +7

      i feel you. i spent many hours crying myself to sleep because of my skin. no else had acne and i stuck out like a sour thumb

  • @TattiPark
    @TattiPark Před 4 lety +38

    This video honestly made me cry, because I can relate so much to everything you were saying. Acne is probably one of the worst things that has happened to me, and I understand that people have worse problems, but this is crazy how much acne can affect your self-esteem and how much it can fuck with your confidence in general. I really hope everyone who has acne right now stays strong, because it will pass and you will love yourself again.

  • @cristinavallejos4230
    @cristinavallejos4230 Před 8 lety +1649

    I dont why , but I want to cry with this, you are the FIRST person thet really understand what really means to have hormonal acné, its terrible, it sucks, no matter how many masks you do, no matter the kind of diet, an the worst part is when you try EVERYTHING and nothing solve your acné problems. Most people dont undserstand the frustation that you have, when you have hormonal acné , they think that you do nothing for help yourself. Have acné decresses a Little bit your self confidence beacuse when you are talking to someone they are looking to your acné, some days that you wake up and look at the mirror and you see how bad is your acné that day that you prefer to stay at home. Thak you so much! this help me a lot! I am going to suscribe!

    • @aidensky6582
      @aidensky6582 Před 5 lety +1

      please try L lysine it really helps acne

    • @dimikaradzhova921
      @dimikaradzhova921 Před 5 lety

      This is exactly what I think

    • @yuktisehgal4924
      @yuktisehgal4924 Před 5 lety +1

      the *AcneCureOnline. Com* system REALLY helped me keep my skin under control on a LONG TERM basis without the side effects of drugs and most over the counters.

    • @MadisonDohnt
      @MadisonDohnt Před 5 lety +1

      I hope you ended up finding the answers

    • @willkit1830
      @willkit1830 Před 5 lety

      I do understand your frustration. I had hormonal acne for 10 years. I been on birth control pills, side effects were very bad on mental side, however helped with skin. When I stopped taking the pills my acne become worth. I recently tried new PepFactor treatment it's getting popular and believe me or not it Stopped my acne for good. Do it I believe if it helped me it will help anyone for sure :)

  • @YulichkaXO
    @YulichkaXO Před 8 lety +1431

    I literally just cried my eyes out watching this because this is exactly how I feel. Paying a visit to my doctor tomorrow. Hopefully things start looking up soon. Thank you for sharing this, it's nice to feel like i'm not alone.

    • @ThePrivet18
      @ThePrivet18 Před 8 lety +13

      Hun. It is just an acne. I know, the word ''just'' seems a bit weird, but it is. It is just a small part of your life that is not perfect, and that's ok. You are not alone, and one day you will understand how small the ''problem'' was. You are beautiful, don't ever doubt that.

    • @jessicam94
      @jessicam94 Před 7 lety +8

      I used to have acne too, and i hated how i look, but then i read this "How you look should be the least interesting part of you" and now i always think about that.

    • @martinerose4947
      @martinerose4947 Před 7 lety +14

      It's so nice knowing that other people are going through similar things! I have to go tomorrow and get heaps of blood tests and scans to figure out what's happening with me, and it's so nice to know that other people are going threw/have gotten threw the same stuff!

    • @user-mo9qq4ly8p
      @user-mo9qq4ly8p Před 7 lety

      Julia Shcherbakov how did your visit go

    • @YulichkaXO
      @YulichkaXO Před 7 lety +3

      I just started on accutane 1 week ago. Documenting my Journey on my channel, so check it out if you are interested. I'm very hopeful that it will work out :)

  • @naydaro4441
    @naydaro4441 Před 5 lety +676

    "I would rather be obese and have good skin" Literally my thoughts these past few months. :(

    • @tania2299
      @tania2299 Před 4 lety +1

      Agree

    • @emilyhenderson8733
      @emilyhenderson8733 Před 4 lety +1

      I literally said this to my boyfriend yesterday!

    • @iamnotme3986
      @iamnotme3986 Před 4 lety +11

      No, no you don't. I have started sprouting horrible acne as of last year. But I would not rather be obese. At least my weight is something I can manage.

    • @LaYoutuber954
      @LaYoutuber954 Před 4 lety +7

      I’m obese and have acne 🤦🏻‍♀️🤯🤣😭

    • @naydaro4441
      @naydaro4441 Před 4 lety +3

      @@LaCZcamsr954 I 100% see the insensitivity in my comment. Since that comment, I am 20lbs heavier. I am not obese but there is so much I have learned in this bigger body. I still have the acne too...We are more than our appearances. I am trying to believe and feel that for myself. Body image issues are so challenging to deal with. I am sending you so much love, warm hugs, and the biggest apology for my comment.

  • @ayuadams
    @ayuadams Před 5 lety +924

    I think everyone born with naturally good skin should watch this to understand what some of us with not-so-great-skin go through. This is very very educational and exactly what some go through. Breaking out isn't necessary diet or make-up or lifestyle. Sometimes it's just uncontrollable. Hate it when some people go like oh quit make-up all that gunk is causing u to break out. Like dude stfu. Lol....

    • @xerxeswallace7837
      @xerxeswallace7837 Před 4 lety +1

      There Is an Overload of Conflicting Information and Often Ineffective Advice on How To Treat Acne. While it took little less than two months for me to really see a difference, my acne, blackheads and whole lot of other skin problems I had…such as eczema… had completely cleared! It was totally amazing. Permanently Cure Your Acne Within 2 Months. Here > www.AcneSun. xyz

    • @laylajones4260
      @laylajones4260 Před 4 lety +1

      Thankyou @ayuadams

    • @kavya869009
      @kavya869009 Před 2 lety

      Omg. Thank uuuuuu for this comment. I always felt this way and thought I was the only one. Bless u 😢🙏

    • @nyanniaprince4288
      @nyanniaprince4288 Před 2 lety +1

      Omg, I’m one of those people that genetically we all have good skin. I have always had flawless skin, maybe a breakout 4 times a year but for the most part, glass skin. I went off of hormonal birth control and then boom just like that I developed acne. It’s been almost a year now since stopping BC and it still hasn’t cleared up yet, but I have so much faith that it will clear up in the next 1-2 months. I never understood what those who struggle with acne deal with until now and when my skin heals and returns to its normal state, oh how appreciative I will be of my skin. This experience has truly humbled me but I’m thankful for it because my skin healing and going back to normal with make me appreciate it so much more! I’m so sorry you are dealing with acne, I feel your pain ❤️

    • @chantelstephens904
      @chantelstephens904 Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@nyanniaprince4288did it end up clearing up?

  • @groovintothebeatjr
    @groovintothebeatjr Před 8 lety +578

    I completely agree with you about people not being able to relate. Unless someone has had severe acne they really don't know how sad it can make you and how it makes you lose all self-confidence. Awesome video by the way xx

    • @ilovemusic8ify
      @ilovemusic8ify Před 8 lety +7

      +groovintothebeatjr I think it's about your looks in general. Whether you have bad skin, are overweight or unhappy with the way your body looks, it can have a huge impact on your self-confidence.

    • @fifi_cute
      @fifi_cute Před 8 lety +6

      +ilovemusic8ify I have been overweight and had good skin and then now I'm pretty skinny and have absolutely terrible skin. It's ten times worse than in the photos she showed. NOTHING compares to having bad skin. I have been skipping school bc of how bad my skin looks, I have been refusing meeting invitations from the very few friends that I have because of it, I have never been the one to approach a classmate at the beginning of a new school year and introduce myself because my skin looked so bad that I knew I would see disgust on their face. NOTHING compares to having terrible skin.

    • @ilovemusic8ify
      @ilovemusic8ify Před 8 lety +2

      Toud J I don't necessarily agree. I think it depends on the individual, I have the same issues with my overweight and stretch marks and stuff..

    • @tania2299
      @tania2299 Před 4 lety

      Being overweight isnt a problem honestly. Maybe im wrong because i cant relate to it. Im skinny and have bad skin. But honestly acne skin is nothing compared to cancer, having butterfly or birthmarks on your skin. Yes its annoying and it hurts. I've know from my experience with it. It dont make you ugly, everyone is beautiful with and without it. It isnt a problem because everyone gets it. Everone gets 1 or 2 sometimes but it goes away fast for them who have good genes. Stop saying that you are ugly and not blessed. You are beautiful the way you are. And yes sometimes these insecurities create more anxiety but just live with it.

  • @teganreneebeauty5230
    @teganreneebeauty5230 Před 8 lety +326

    So right! People who haven't dealt with acne have no idea! Easy to say "you're so vein" when you have perfectly flawless skin. It sucks waking up everyday not wanting to see anyone or even look at yourself in the mirror. This video has really helped me ❤️

    • @GloryEscuzar
      @GloryEscuzar Před 5 lety

      Tegan Renee Beauty please to do parasite cleansing

  • @jessjms1181
    @jessjms1181 Před 5 lety +65

    This is the realist hormonal acne video. Very insightful!! Rooting for you!

  • @yvonnegrundy9765
    @yvonnegrundy9765 Před 4 lety +25

    Sounds weird to say but it’s so heartwarming and comforting to know that other people go through this too. I can definitely relate to you Sarah and to all the others who have commented on the video. It’s so nice to see you happy and with clear skin. I sincerely hope that those who are struggling find their cure. I am also on this journey and praying I find my cure as well❤️

  • @stephJBlover
    @stephJBlover Před 9 lety +685

    Everything you said is what I have been going through for years. It touched me so much that I cried. Thank you for this video! It shows that I just have to find a hormone specialist to help me, because the signs my body are showing are not normal. I gain weight easily and have a ton of cellulite, despite eating healthy; my acne covers my cheeks entirely, that I have to photoshop them out of pictures; I'm losing a ton of hair, and the only way I have been maintaining it is through Rogaine; I sweat profusely out of nowhere; and the list goes on. When I go to the doctor, they always brush it aside and say that nothing is wrong with me or they blame it on genetics, but this is NOT a genetics problem. My parents never had this problem during my age. The doctors never listen to me, but my body clearly screams that there is something wrong with me. So now I'm just going to request to see a hormone specialist, because I can't take this anymore. You inspired me to seek help, so I thank you for that :)

    • @SarahsDay
      @SarahsDay  Před 9 lety +40

      +storres0413 Wow your symptoms are pretty much identical to mine! Mainstream doctors always do that don't they! They say oh you're fine, or they laugh at you encase you are stressing about your skin and hair, and I found that often my doctors would sit there, smirk and say, you need to relax, you could be in a worse position. That was NOT what I was there to here. Thats why I am sooo happy finding a holistic based doctor who treats me through food, diet and herbs. Don't be deterred by your doctors, I urge you to find a holistic practitioner who can provide you with the information and guidance that you need! Good luck chick! I hope you can cure your acne and balance your hormones xx

    • @emilyl3828
      @emilyl3828 Před 6 lety +6

      I’m feeling the exact same way at the moment. I’m covered in acne on my chin and cheeks, and jawline. I feel depressed because of it, I’ve got skin rashes, I also gain weight and struggle to loose it, I have cellulite and cyctsic pimples on my back and chest as well, I hate it so much and doctors have not done anything about it, I also stress easily. I feel like there is something wrong, I can not still crying at times because of it. How do you go about finding a hormonal specialist?

    • @barryrodriguez6149
      @barryrodriguez6149 Před 6 lety

      If you want to learn how to cure your acne fast then go here now: AcneDone.com

    • @oneofakind3004
      @oneofakind3004 Před 6 lety +9

      Omg she is dead on. 5 yrs now i been living in hell with all this now i have an idea of what to do. For the life of me i couldn't figure out what happened to me i used to be very pretty and nice body now im just ugly and my body went to hell lol i hope i can still reverse this

    • @RebeccaWife1Mom4
      @RebeccaWife1Mom4 Před 6 lety +3

      The same. I have had acne since I was 12 and I am almost 39! I can relate 100%!

  • @adryrodriguez5245
    @adryrodriguez5245 Před 8 lety +422

    Everything you just said I can relate so much that I even cried. I hate my acne because I practically can't live my life happily... I'm always feeling self concise when I'm talking to people that I don't even look at them I just stare at the floor or act as if I'm looking somewhere else just so they don't stare at me and days when I don't want to wear makeup I do anyway just to hide my acne....Even when I had a boyfriend ( We broke up) I almost didn't want to be with him because I was always feeling self concise about him staring at my acne and being disgusted by me. I just want to be happy with my skin.

    • @GlamifiedGoddess
      @GlamifiedGoddess Před 8 lety +8

      awh I totally can relate to you. I'm 18 now and I've been struggling with acne since I was 11, it's gotten a lot better now. I recommend exfoliating, using masks and aloe Vera gel it's very good for your skin! my skin has gotten so much better since using organic and natural products only!

    • @naomyescobar3751
      @naomyescobar3751 Před 8 lety +2

      Same! oh my goodness 😪

    • @NessAnnaJb
      @NessAnnaJb Před 7 lety +1

      Adriany Inost

    • @navnav8917
      @navnav8917 Před 7 lety +5

      Adriany Inostroza Same... they need to find a freaking cure for acne already

    • @santosmia12
      @santosmia12 Před 7 lety +3

      i can relate ive had acne for a year now and ik that's not bad but it is for me, i feel so ugly all the time and if sucks, i'm going on birth control in a couple days ☹️

  • @janemarie5538
    @janemarie5538 Před 4 lety +165

    Literally my thoughts today: ”I’d rather be obese and have good skin.” sigh...hormonal acne is truly a struggle

  • @jordanal7036
    @jordanal7036 Před 5 lety +167

    Awe and now your pregnant, thats so cute. Im literally crying.... i love seeing this journey

  • @analirivera1368
    @analirivera1368 Před 7 lety +8

    Thank you so much for uploading this as someone who's struggled with acne for most of her life it's so comforting to know that I'm not alone. This video really hit home and I'm sitting here at work on the verge of tears because it's such a wonderful feeling to finally be understood. You're such a beautiful soul x

  • @rz7670
    @rz7670 Před 5 lety +14

    this is the most sincere, honest and relatable post on acne. thank you for sharing your journey.

  • @jennymair792
    @jennymair792 Před 6 lety +11

    This just came up on my suggested videos and it warms my heart to see how much happier you are now ❤️

  • @kirsteng8126
    @kirsteng8126 Před 3 lety +122

    Im here in 2020 and I have to say I can relate! I struggle with hormonal acne and problematic skin in general. I am looking at birth control to try and fix my skin and am somewhat nervous to try that. I hope everyone who has issues with their skin, to get clear skin!

    • @laurenelizabeth2955
      @laurenelizabeth2955 Před 3 lety +7

      Birth control won’t fix it. It will take it away as long as you’re on it. There’s always the possibility that once you come off of it, your acne will return. I am struggling as well. I’ve been on the pill in the past and my skin was AMAZING. I got off it almost a year ago and my acne is back and bad. I’m debating going on it again but what will happen once I go off it? IM SO SCARED!!!

    • @laurenelizabeth2955
      @laurenelizabeth2955 Před 3 lety +1

      I was on tri sprintec if you’re curious

    • @daniellehinkson7636
      @daniellehinkson7636 Před 3 lety

      Thanks for sharing.im having all d same problems.Hair fall..acne...no periods in 3 months. It is so stressful.

    • @augustrose5
      @augustrose5 Před 3 lety +1

      You should watch Earth Mama Medicine's video called BIRTH CONTROL: FACTS, HAZARDS & ALTERNATIVES.

    • @kirsteng8126
      @kirsteng8126 Před 2 lety +1

      @los† three months ago I finally started my birth control and it works very well! I use Loryna. My skin took about two weeks and now I only get a few breakouts here and there.My hormones were unbalanced and my acne was a result of it. That is just my personal experience but im now too scared
      to ever come off of it.

  • @theotherevilmonkey72
    @theotherevilmonkey72 Před 7 lety +8

    Thank you so so much for this! I've never related to a struggle so much, people don't seem to understand the psychological impact of severe acne so it means a lot to have someone understand

  • @sophiearndt4164
    @sophiearndt4164 Před 8 lety +39

    this video is unbelievably relatable in every way..... i have experienced and been through everything you described. thankyou so much for sharing x

  • @kenyadmiles501
    @kenyadmiles501 Před 6 lety +7

    This video was so amazing, so heartfelt, and relatable. I think sometimes we focus so much on achieving the perfect look on the outside that we don’t even recognize what’s going on inside. This has pushed me to focus on my acne from a totally different lens. I have never commented on a CZcams video but this has given me a new perspective! Thanks Sarah! ❤️

  • @tiffnicurley1580
    @tiffnicurley1580 Před 7 lety +3

    This is the most reliable, honest and inspirational video I've watched so far. I literally felt as if you where talking about my own experience. I am currently on the verge of taking accutane or BC and I've tried to live my life as natural as possible, so I have been racking my brain and researching on what to do. Sarah, thank you. Your truly inspiring.
    I cried a little while watching because it really is nice to know that there are people out there that experience what your going through.

  • @myungyaz
    @myungyaz Před 8 lety +382

    she literally speaks my thoughts

  • @EasyBreezie
    @EasyBreezie Před 3 lety +49

    This is extremely relatable and I feel your pain because my health reflects on my FACE as wellll

    • @leabautista4438
      @leabautista4438 Před 2 lety

      You’re lucky because here in the Philippines there’s no naturopathic doctor.

  • @zoeoconnor8543
    @zoeoconnor8543 Před 5 lety +12

    I love you so much!! I cried watching this because everything you discussed is what is happening to me !

  • @kristenwilkins1793
    @kristenwilkins1793 Před 4 lety +2

    i know it’s been years since this video came out but you and your channel help me so much everyday. i’ve been dealing with acne since i was 9 (i’m 18 now) along with major gut health issues. your videos give me hope that even after everything i’ve tried i can still heal my body

  • @michiept
    @michiept Před 8 lety +23

    This is one of the best acne video I have seen on youtube. Great information

  • @natalieedwards8576
    @natalieedwards8576 Před 8 lety +13

    I'm so emotional after watching this video - I've never known for anyone to sum up what I am also going through as well as this. It's so hard and such a struggle. I've subrscribed to your channel and I can't wait to watch more of your videos! Thank you!

  • @dianadinicola3624
    @dianadinicola3624 Před 4 lety +4

    Oh my god I keep watching and you keep describing my life! Especially obsessing over what you eat for your skin and not even caring about the weight

  • @Kayoo01
    @Kayoo01 Před 4 lety +17

    I'm so glad you shared your story and journey through :) I'm currently struggling with my acne and it's become worse these past few days. I've struggled with acne for so many years and it's hard to hide, I know exactly how you feel when you see someone you know or just strangers in general. I try not to stress about my acne either but I get comments on it that make me want to hide from the world.
    I hope your skin is doing great atm!
    Crossed fingers for mine to do the same as well :)

  • @kierstynnicole6039
    @kierstynnicole6039 Před 6 lety +11

    I’ve been struggling for years now with my hormonal cystic acne, I’ve changed my diet, changed my skincare to all natural and organic products, stopped wearing makeup, drink tons of water, etc. and sometimes my skin will be super clear for a few days then it’ll become super inflamed and red again, tiny zits everywhere, huge oil glands and build up, under the surface ginormous cystic acne and it’s so discouraging. I started taking vitamins about 1-2 months ago and have seen slight changes in my skin but nothing drastic. This video had encouraged me to find an all natural holistic doctor to help me with my acne. Thank you for this! You’re so inspiring and real and it’s so appreciated. Love you ❤️

    • @kimberlystierhoff9091
      @kimberlystierhoff9091 Před 4 lety +1

      Look up Alani nu balance. Im in the same exact boat as you! Today is my first day of the supplement and im really hopeful! Im have cystic acne since I was 12!. I am 25 and so done!

  • @theholyturtle
    @theholyturtle Před 8 lety +17

    By far the best acne video on CZcams, Thankyou so much X

  • @plasticspoon4275
    @plasticspoon4275 Před 7 lety

    You're honestly so brave to come out and talk about this topic. A year late, but I really appreciate how real and open you are about yourself in this channel. I could relate to everything you said, except I never had an access to a dermatologist, I had to suffer from terrible ache nearly all my teenage years and it affected me so much.

  • @heatherfarrar3068
    @heatherfarrar3068 Před 7 lety +3

    This has been so refreshing. To feel like I'm not alone in something that has been a struggle for me r many years is amazing. Thank you for your honesty and genuine willingness to be raw and real. It's a huge encouragement!

    • @clearskinhabits
      @clearskinhabits Před 7 lety

      Tell me about it. So good to know we can relate to other people's experiences! :) I too used to suffer sever acne and finally I have cleared it!

  • @paula-ny7uj
    @paula-ny7uj Před 4 lety +7

    This is so so so accurate. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing. I’ve never related to anything more in my life. Your whole journey has been exactly like mine, but I’m still struggling with acne and really don’t know what to do anymore.

  • @musicaddict158
    @musicaddict158 Před 8 lety +28

    Thank you for making this video. Omg I literally cried while watching this because it is so relatable. You are so beautiful!

  • @sophialee137
    @sophialee137 Před 6 lety +6

    Oh my god I love you. Literally my skin is going through the same thing u did.. thank u for giving me some hope and making me feel like I’m not the only one:)

  • @cc-gx8hr
    @cc-gx8hr Před 5 lety +39

    Bruh my boyfriend took accutane when he was in Highschool & now has perfect skin while mine is realllllly bad. Every time I complain about it and have breakdowns about it he’s just like “wash your face more. Don’t stress out. If it’s so bad go on accutane” like forreal clear skin people have NO idea the kind of depression that can come w being a full grown adult and the ONLY person in the room who still has hormonal acne. I genuinely HATE sitting standing in the sun or fluorescent lights bc i can feel the bumps sticking out on my skin. I was even on accutane in Highschool and it only made my cold sores flare up insanely and never actually cured the acne. I’m so sick of every person AND the stupid dermatologists treating all acne the same. I finally realized I had fungal acne and hormonal & now by regulating the testosterone w my doctor and taking spiralactone + retin-a + sulfur shampoo masks my skin is finally getting better little by little *exhales*

  • @TainaPR
    @TainaPR Před 4 lety +7

    I cried with your story. I have gone through all of these. I used to have great skin but all of the sudden I had horrible acne. It was deep in my skin on my cheeks and chin, it hurt everytime I made any type of expression. Later on, it moved to my body, my back and my chest. I still struggling with it and don't know what to do anymore. Like you it makes me depressed but I shouldn't be depressed because it causes more acne. I don't like anyone looking at me. I don't like taking pictures because even with a filter you can tell. I don't date and it has definitely made my confidence disappear. It's ruining my life! 😭 Thanks for sharing your story and being so honest and open about it ❤

  • @bean5460
    @bean5460 Před 8 lety +219

    This relates to me on such a deep, emotional level. I can't believe someone else actually understands (sounds selfish but it just feels like i'm the only one) ahh I needed to hear this. I hope one day my skin clears up :( x

    • @Babyduzzit
      @Babyduzzit Před 5 lety

      bean xo no i have depression... and my skin makes it worst i feel so fucking hideous , my acne is so bad ai have dark spots everywhere

  • @taylorarnold520
    @taylorarnold520 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you so so much for posting this. I'm currently going through the exact same thing. I was on the pill for 11 years, went off it for the first time last March of 2018, and starting November of 2018 I had acne that is persistant and will not go away. Finally last month in August my acne was the worst it's ever been. I've been doing everything I can to clear it up, and I thought the same thing you did, there's something internally going on. I'm going to my doctor to get my testosterone and hormone levels checked next month. Thank you so much for posting about this because it feels so good knowing that someone else out there goes through this.

  • @rhiannon2311
    @rhiannon2311 Před 7 lety +2

    literally crying watching this because I know the exact feeling. just wanted to hug you the whole way through this :( much love

  • @edenbeinbachar1636
    @edenbeinbachar1636 Před 5 lety +9

    finally, someone that ACTUALLY gets it...my acne was so bad that i wouldn't go to school, i took Acutane and it just destroyed my mental health which made my skin far worse...from that experience i taught myself makeup and today i feel hypocritical bc i'm a makeup artist and i STILL struggle with acne nonstop. thank you for this video, i'm super interested in going to see a holistic doctor like the one you described!! how would i go about finding a person like that??

  • @j1mcnulty1329
    @j1mcnulty1329 Před 8 lety +31

    One of the best, in depth video.

  • @mrsnelliebee
    @mrsnelliebee Před 4 lety +2

    Literally crying while I hear your story! I am impressed how strong you are and what a difficult path you've been through!

  • @lyndsiefarris2833
    @lyndsiefarris2833 Před 6 lety

    I’ve literally fallen into a hole of binging on your videos for the past couple weeks to the point of getting all the way to this video and it’s just so inspiring to see how far you’ve come and that everything you do has paid off. Anyone who comments and says that you’re too restrictive with your diet or anything like that are just coming from a place of ignorance to situations like this. Keep doing what you’re doing!! It’s truly motivating 💝💝

  • @embersmae
    @embersmae Před 8 lety +5

    I am so glad I found your video :) I feel so much better about myself now knowing that there are other people out there who understand what I feel every day.

  • @Hope5821
    @Hope5821 Před 8 lety +18

    I cried while watching this because I know exactly how it feels. Thank you so much for this.
    My doctor told me to take the pill but I don't think I will. I want to measure my hormone levels and understand the situation better.

    • @veganyogi4716
      @veganyogi4716 Před 8 lety

      +en pathos I am in the same boat as you. I was recently taking the pill though and now am going to go off of it to pursue more natural approaches.

  • @megandavis9851
    @megandavis9851 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for making this video! I have been struggling for about 5 years with hormonal, adult acne and I’m sick of it! Been on the pill, changed my diet all sorts and I had almost gotten the point of giving up! So relatable about how you felt like no one could help you! I feel like doctors don’t know anything these days and natural medicine is definitely on the rise! I will definitely see a naturopath now seeing as they have helped you. Thanks for being so real and honest, I look forward to seeing how it works out for you. All the best 👍🏼

  • @arii6671
    @arii6671 Před 4 lety +1

    You are the first person I can truly relate to and I’ve watched countless videos and people talk about acne. Thank you

  • @sarahlimberg514
    @sarahlimberg514 Před 6 lety +5

    Sezzy thank you SO much for talking about this. I am just finishing accurate, but acne is something that I have struggled with for over 10 years now. The shame, depression, and sadness that surrounds severe acne is hard for most people to understand. Thank you for being so open and honest

  • @annalissalopes7894
    @annalissalopes7894 Před 8 lety +5

    Hey Sarah, I can't even begin to tell you how incredibly refreshing it is to know that I'm not alone and that their are genuine doctors out there that take a holistic approach to medicine and are willing to really take on board your symptoms and work with you to not only manage your hormones, but also get to the root of the problem rather than just prescribing the pill or another band aid to hide your problems. I recently got "diagnosed" with PCOS after receiving my blood test results which also showed abnormally high testosterone and androgen levels. I can't even believe how similar my experience has been and today I nearly left my doctors of office in tears from the frustration of being told that there was no point exploring any natural alternatives to balancing my hormones and that I should just go back on the pill and get on with my life. I also live in the Shire and would love to know which practitioner you went to as I am desperate to speak to someone who will actually listen, and work with me to help me help myself. If you could give me a recommendation for who you go to I would be so grateful!!
    You really have been such an inspiration :) xx
    Thanks

    • @SarahsDay
      @SarahsDay  Před 8 lety +1

      +Annalissa Lopes Oh my gosh tell me about it!! My 'mainstream' conventional doctor was basically laughing at me when I told her I thought I had PCOS or my hormone levels were out of whack. She didn't care and told me my only options were the pill or roaccutane.
      The place I went to is called the Happy & Healthy Wellbeing Centre in Miranda, the Naturopaths name is Hayden. I am still super super happy with him and the herbs (hormones tonic) I am taking. Definitely hit them up and book an appointment! Such better quality and care than conventional doctors... in my opinion anyway :) xx

  • @crystalvictoria2341
    @crystalvictoria2341 Před 4 lety +1

    I related to this video so much I cried. I can’t tell you how grateful I am that you shared part of your journey with CZcams. Thanks for giving me hope 🔆💕

  • @marissacarrozzo7083
    @marissacarrozzo7083 Před 5 lety +2

    This video truly touched me and I am crying from how much I understand everything you said because it is EXACTLY how I feel right now. Thank you for this video, I need to have my doctor look at everything.

  • @maalavikaganesh
    @maalavikaganesh Před 4 lety +9

    I know this is a comment that I am leaving on a video that you made four years ago, but listening to you talk about the way you felt mentally while suffering from cystic, hormonal acne has helped me so much. I have suffered with acne pretty much my whole adolescence. I got my very first pimple in seventh grade, and things only escalated from there. In high school I saw a dermatologist and she put me on a pill that worked, but was very much a temporary fix. Along with that pill that she had prescribed to me (this was not a birth control pill, but another kind of pill used for acne), I was using several different topical creams which only worked a miniscule amount. My skin would fluctuate and go from good and bad and I figured when I became an adult it would get better. That was a completely wrong assumption. My skin FIRED up bad when I got to college. I have never ever seen my skin like this before. I used to only breakout around my chin and cheek area, but now I have cystic pimples all over my forehead, ALL over my chin, and flare ups here and there on my cheeks. Not only do I have these pimples, but my acne scars prevent me from not wearing makeup everyday, which I know is not good for my skin either. This has severely impacted my self-image and mental health. Every morning I wake up and the first thing I do is check if my pimples are still there. I have been on birth control for two months now, hoping that it will start showing me some signs of improvement. My parents and sibling (and even my friends) tell me that they dont notice my pimples, that my skin is "really not that bad", and other things that are meant with good intention but dont usually end up helping me. It is SO hard to accept yourself when you cant even look at yourself in the camera, in pictures, and in the mirror in general. I find it hard to take selfies or even look at myself in the mirror when I am brushing my teeth. Hopefully I find a solution for myself soon. It is so so nice hearing it from someone else's perspective, to know that I am not alone in this, and to just read the comments on this video :)

    • @winniechen4311
      @winniechen4311 Před 4 lety

      from personal experience, cutting out diary, carbs and sugar really helps with acne!! My chin has never been more clear (first time no random bumps or pimples). Give it a try. going the natural route first before medication since medication can harm you one way or another.

  • @EstaC93
    @EstaC93 Před 8 lety +70

    PAUSE!! Ok I'm like half way through the video so far and I relate to this sooo sooo much no one understands but you do

  • @MadisonDohnt
    @MadisonDohnt Před 5 lety +1

    So inspiring Sarah! Because of how open and honest you are you inspired me to believe that it is possible to cure yourself of acne by balancing your hormones, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and going off hormonal birth control!

  • @jackiebaldock3690
    @jackiebaldock3690 Před 5 lety

    Just bawled the entire video because I relate so much to everything you’ve said. My acne has been consuming my thoughts and life for so long now and that’s what lead me to find your video. This made me realize I still have options to find what will work and that I’m not the only one going through the struggle to get there. Thanks so much for sharing ❤️

  • @tania2299
    @tania2299 Před 4 lety +20

    Omg this is so relatable. Especially the food part. Every single day, when my parents will take me to a restaurant, i just sit there and eat home instead. Because diet is what effects my skin most. Sometimes i dont even eat if there isnt any healthy food.

    • @priyankarathod7295
      @priyankarathod7295 Před 4 lety

      Please don't starve yourself I understand your pain consult a good dermatologist

  • @albabeu6447
    @albabeu6447 Před 3 lety +64

    I cried with everything you said bcs I couldn’t relate more

    • @dale27272
      @dale27272 Před 3 lety

      same i literally started sobbing. every single thing i could relate to.

    • @midboys
      @midboys Před 3 lety

      Same

  • @122297m
    @122297m Před 6 lety

    I’m thankful for women like you willing to put yourself out there flaws and all in order to help other women and young women. Thank you so so so much. Without CZcams, I would be in such a bad place. And with skin specifically, everything may not work for others but the most important thing is you sharing your story of how it controlled your life. So many are living their lives that way and that’s not living. You are giving people hope. THANK YOU

  • @92sweiss
    @92sweiss Před 7 lety

    Thank you so much for posting this. I know you uploaded it so long ago but I want you to know this is still reaching people even after two years. Because of you I have made an appointment with my local natural path to get my hormones and body checked out to figure out what is going on with me! I have also bought your ebook and am in LOVE with it. Thank you so much for all you do Sarah. You are a true inspiration to all.
    With love from Maine, USA,
    Sari

  • @sophiecathryn3505
    @sophiecathryn3505 Před 7 lety +20

    Your skin is literally amazing. I wish I could get there.

  • @kaitlynontiveros7816
    @kaitlynontiveros7816 Před 4 lety +11

    Wow I didn't expect to cry while watching this video. I struggled with acne about 2 years ago, went to a dermatologists, got on some type of antibiotic and it cleared up. Now fast forward to today, my acne is back, more painful and irritated than before. It's hard going into public, no amount of makeup will even cover it. Patients at work will make comments, trying to "help", when it just makes me feel worse about myself. I don't want to go back on the pills but right now it seems like its the only solution. I worked so hard to rebuild my self esteem once my skin finally cleared up, and it seems like in just a blink of an eye I am back to square one and if theres a light at the end of the tunnel its no where in sight right now...

    • @jodih9000
      @jodih9000 Před 4 lety +1

      Kaitlyn Ontiveros I’m sorry you go thru that, so do I. I’ve been on and off antibiotics for 2 decades bc it’s the only thing that helps. Been battling acne for 30 of my 42 years of life I’m just tired now and hopeless about it. Good luck to u 💖

  • @Megan-fr6pl
    @Megan-fr6pl Před 4 lety +3

    girl, you are so strong. i feel you, staying up at 3am, crying, being insecure. you are strong. you are beautiful too. i strive to be like you.

  • @mollywilliams7658
    @mollywilliams7658 Před 6 lety +1

    I’m happy you shared this and I’ve had acne since I was 9. My parents were against pills for acne so i just went on topical treatments and it took months of bad breakouts and me crying because i ran out of make up before school...so I completely understand how upset you felt and I’m glad you don’t have to go through it anymore ❤️. Now i thankfully don’t have breakouts anymore so thanks for sharing!

  • @MeganSwanson3
    @MeganSwanson3 Před 8 lety +4

    Your story is so beautiful. I totally agree with your view on a more natural lifestyle and was so encouraged! I have moved around a little and am currently looking for a good natural doctor who understands the body and wants to fix the actual problem, not just mask it with drugs/the pill/etc.
    Thank you for sharing your story, it is such a wonderful inspiration for me to keep pressing forward!
    Wishing you the best!

    • @SarahsDay
      @SarahsDay  Před 8 lety +1

      +Megan Swanson You're so welcome!! thanks for your positivity and support lovely xxx

  • @noscrubs7198
    @noscrubs7198 Před 4 lety +26

    I try to convince myself daily that I AM BEAUTIFUL in the LORD. You are ALL beautiful!!! Nothing has helped me more than prayer and trusting God

  • @laurenhanna2980
    @laurenhanna2980 Před 6 lety

    I've been watching your videos for about a year and a half and I can't believe I've gone all the way back to these videos! I recently just went to the GP to find the solution for a recent, and not so great, increase in my acne. This video is so insightful! and it sucks you had to go through all this to fix your acne... I have just done the same tests which came back with high levels of androgen and the possibility of PCOS... and I'm only 18... but watching your vids keeps me motivated in fixing up my lifestyle so I can keep on movin' and livin'. Keep up these amazing videos cause they help sooooooo much!! As you say, I'll listen to my body and hopefully my acne and health will improve just as yours did. Ty Ty Ty

  • @yogik437
    @yogik437 Před 4 lety +1

    i am speechless.... i had half my thyroid out in 2015 and i’ve been having all of the health issues you referenced here and my primary doctor has repeatedly shot me down. thank you for the first validation in 4 years that i am not crazy and for giving me hope that i can find someone who will help me. it’s nice to know i’m not alone

  • @deyisa
    @deyisa Před 7 lety +4

    Sarah

  • @information1088
    @information1088 Před 4 lety +5

    omg all the vitamins 😱 I hope you get to a healthier place. This is so relatable I have PCOS and it gives me hormonal cystic acne thank you for all your information keep strong 🌸

  • @AbbyJ695
    @AbbyJ695 Před 6 lety

    Thank you so much for making this video!! I can relate so much and it's really good to hear that you're not alone in this struggle!

  • @laura108
    @laura108 Před 5 lety +1

    Damnn girl, got right to the source of the problem rather than just topical treatments that only work for a short time.
    So happy for you and hope it had stayed clear.

  • @djhawke6464
    @djhawke6464 Před 8 lety +32

    this is exactly what I've been going through, thank you

    • @ritajeammar4951
      @ritajeammar4951 Před 8 lety +2

      me too , i even tried to suicide many times bcs of my bad acne , i hate my self , espeicially when ur family make fun of ur face , it's really hurts

  • @tfnvv5469
    @tfnvv5469 Před 4 lety +47

    Birth control pill: Yazmin
    If anyone was wondering which bc pill cleared her skin.

  • @winona956
    @winona956 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you so much for researching and sharing all these informations! You are not only helping yourself but others too!!! I can 100% relate to everything you said, this video made me really emotional

  • @BeeBeeTV
    @BeeBeeTV Před 7 lety

    this speaks to me so friggin loudly. literally been going through this for the past 3 years and am struggling so bad. thank you so much for sharing xx

  • @katesimon1812
    @katesimon1812 Před 4 lety +3

    I’m watching this back in 2020...I’ve watched it so many times but it’s just so relatable! I went through a very similar journey! You inspired me to share it on CZcams as well ☺️💕

  • @thrivinmomma1161
    @thrivinmomma1161 Před 7 lety +5

    Girl you're making me cry! Exactly how I feel

  • @jessicamcfayden467
    @jessicamcfayden467 Před 5 lety

    Sarah ... where do I begin... what do I say! I am sooooooo sooooo sooooooooooooooooooo grateful that you’ve uploaded this video! I’ve spent money on hormone tests ! Been on birth control all my teenage life and it made things yucky! I was on the verge of giving up, crying nonstop, asking the universe for a magic potion, stressing out and fall into a huge hole of depression etc. Your video have helped encourage me and allow me to see that the nightmare end and there’s a light at the end of the tunnel ! Sarah, thank you 😊 so much love and appreciation. Thank you thank you thank you. Bless 🤗🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @Sincerelymakay
    @Sincerelymakay Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you so so so much! I’m in the same boat as you were.. right now, I am living an alkaline vegan lifestyle and it has been about 1.5 years since I have been on any form of birth control. I had been on birth control for majority of my mature life, so my body became literally dependent on it. It doesn’t know how to properly regulate my hormones. My acne has been uncontrollable, I have unnecessary cellulite, brittle/thinning hair, abdominal fat, headaches, insanely heavy periods (which last three-4 days and then become nearly nonexistent), moodiness, etc. I find myself caught in a loop of research just trying to explain what my body is telling me.. Your video, by far, has been the closest experience to mine and I just want to thank you so so much. I have been really diving deep into herbs such as damania, sarsparilla and then flax, reishi mushrooms, raspberry leaf tea, etc. This has really helped. In addition, I am about to detox my liver and I have found significant links of the liver to this condition. I haven’t been officially tested because I’m very spiritual and believe in listening to my body; however, I feel that I have an estrogen dominance and very low progesterone which in turn causes higher testosterone as well.
    This is my first video of yours that I have watched so I’m not sure if you’ve done an update, but I’m really curious to see how you are doing now. Has your body learned how to naturally balance itself yet?

  • @keroberos882
    @keroberos882 Před 8 lety +24

    taking hormone balancing vitamins along with a few others helped my skin so much as well! soo happy to hear someone promote this type of skin healing and I'm very happy for you!:)

  • @clearskinhabits
    @clearskinhabits Před 7 lety +2

    Hey Sarah, I have like you suffered acne and I must admit, after countless products and medication, pill and Accutane, I still got acne. I have now cleared it naturally! Thank you for sharing your insights to the community!

  • @jayschaff
    @jayschaff Před 6 lety +1

    I just wanted to thank you so much for making this video. Ever since I started puberty (which was quite young at 10 years old) I’ve had acne. I haven’t seen a single day of clear skin since I was 10 years old. And in this video you legitimately made me cry when you were taking about how it feels to have severe acne, as I feel the same way. My mom owns a health and wellness business so I always have eaten healthy and used natural safe products on my body/skin which does help a little bit. However even with that, my acne has never improved so recently I’ve been debating going on the pill even though me and my mom against how unnatural it is. This video helped me to realize I should be focusing on my hormones and listening to my body to discover how to fix the underlying issue. Thanks again and sorry this was so long.

  • @sarahjane584
    @sarahjane584 Před 6 lety

    Thank you so much for sharing your story. I know how it feels to spend hours scrolling online to find anything possible to help and wake up *wishing* everything was fine. I haven't had problems with my skin but after going on the depo shot my whole life has changed for the worse and like you at the time feel helpless but determined to find answers. My goal for this year is to find a really good naturapath because noone seems to be able to help/really listen. In myself i feel like my hormones are off the insanely off the charts and now period is getting to a bad place. Anyway if you can find answers and a find happiness in yourself and your life we all can! thanks for being so honest and giving out such a warming vibe x

  • @michellerestrepo5547
    @michellerestrepo5547 Před 7 lety +16

    i'm so glad i found your channel, i have PCOS and i've been struggling to clear my skin and lose weight. thank you so much for your videos!

    • @coston1986
      @coston1986 Před 4 lety +1

      Michelle Restrepo same here. I struggle with pcos. It’s such a difficult condition.

    • @winniechen4311
      @winniechen4311 Před 4 lety

      @@coston1986 Try tweaking your diet!! and to eat less often bc everything we consume something our insulin levels spike up and we want our insulin levels to be low. try intermittent fasting. My period came back with this new diet i did.

  • @livjunkie
    @livjunkie Před 7 lety +30

    so how is it different between yasmin than these medication? wont they damage your liver anyway? im asking cause my symptoms are similar to you, acnes all over my body though i eat healthy and do fitness. im starting yasmin tomorrow

    • @gaston8925
      @gaston8925 Před 7 lety

      i was curious how yasmin is working for you?

    • @livjunkie
      @livjunkie Před 7 lety +9

      hi, its really lessen the oil i have on my face. The first month was reaaalllly good but then i stopped for like 2 weeks thats when the time the acnes were coming back and i took Yasmin again and they got even worse. My face wasnt as oily but the acnes around my chin and jawline were going crazy. I completely stop now and taking accutane (on my week 2), the oils are coming back and the acne around my chin n jawline area are still growing(not as bad as before though). I fucked up my hormones. I guess if you really decide to take BC Pill you better take them regulary and no skip at all.

    • @bljjdiahshanksxoajwb1956
      @bljjdiahshanksxoajwb1956 Před 5 lety +2

      livjunkie hey girl, its two years later! how’s your skin now? I’m about to start birth control but im really scared it’s gonna make my face worse.

    • @superwoman5147
      @superwoman5147 Před 3 lety

      @@bljjdiahshanksxoajwb1956 heyyy have you started your pill? I’m really scared

    • @audreymasitsa9732
      @audreymasitsa9732 Před 3 lety

      Try pantothenic acid supplements

  • @ash965
    @ash965 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you for posting this. I don’t feel so alone now... I relate 100% to this video.
    Love you sezzy!!

  • @annshakable
    @annshakable Před 4 lety +4

    I soooo feeeeeeeeel youuu!!! I’ve been struggling so much with my acne to the point i just sit and cry 😭

  • @Jaslyngoh
    @Jaslyngoh Před 8 lety +26

    Thank you so much for this Sarah. I'm going through a very bad acne phase too, and i totally understand how you feel. This was really inspiring to me. Thank you

    • @SarahsDay
      @SarahsDay  Před 8 lety

      +Jaslyngoh Thanks so much, I hope you can find a cure for your acne!!! xx

    • @sallyklie5233
      @sallyklie5233 Před 8 lety

      +Jaslyngoh me to. I hope you will find something

    • @Jaslyngoh
      @Jaslyngoh Před 8 lety

      Thank you so much!!

  • @viviennekok7920
    @viviennekok7920 Před 8 lety +5

    Omg I currently have acne problems and I found your channel! You have amazing videos and I have subscribed to your channel! 😄

  • @CiciInTheSky
    @CiciInTheSky Před 4 lety +1

    So thankful you made this video. Everything you’re saying is spot on! I hate when people think I’m vain or weak for being so depressed about my hormonal acne, they just don’t understand how debilitating it is and how it runs your life. I’m currently on Yaz and so far it is very promising in the way I’ve had no new acne. I’ve ALWAYS wanted to do a horomone test, but that must cost a lot and I don’t have health ins :( I hope this works for you anyways though, post an update video!

  • @janessamellroy9565
    @janessamellroy9565 Před 6 lety

    thank you! thank you! thank you! i teared up watching this ... ive struggled with acne for my whole life... my only hope was "growing out of it" as an adult. but im 26 and still struggling. youve inspried me to listen to my body

  • @gabrielastoykova1181
    @gabrielastoykova1181 Před 5 lety +5

    10:20 4 years later and your biggest dream just came true... Happy and healthy mumma and bubba Foxy 🦊 Here since the early days and love getting the chance to feel as if I am being part of your beautiful journey 🙂💛

  • @sivansofan217
    @sivansofan217 Před 4 lety +13

    I just love you. Its the story of my life and i still have acne :(

  • @bambixox1071
    @bambixox1071 Před 6 lety

    So glad I found your channel. Struggling with hormonal breaks out now. Felt emotional watching your video xx completely understand how u felt.

  • @ParisHedger
    @ParisHedger Před 5 lety +2

    Aww Sarah I felt so bad watching this, but look how far you’ve come! 19 WEEKS PREGNANT and has beautiful clear glowing skin. You go girl ❤️❤️❤️