THE TRUTH ABOUT ACNE? YOU'VE BEEN LIED TO.
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- čas přidán 3. 06. 2024
- 'How to get rid of acne!', 'How to get rid of skin texture!' - I see it EVERYWHERE. Not to mention the expensive skincare products that promise to give you poreless, flawless skin (that doesn't actually exist in real life, so bye bye money and false hope). Then there's the celebrities and influencers who hide their real skin behind filters and photoshop and still have the nerve to accept big money to promote skincare products that claim to give you skin like theirs - it's just unfair. The truth about acne? It's your body trying to communicate with you. It's not a flaw. You're certainly not ugly. The truth about acne? It's basically a 'medical' issue - in that something is causing your skin to become inflamed. That may be hormonal, vitamin or mineral deficiencies, gut imbalance, stress, food intolerance - loads of things can result in your skin developing acne. There's also quite a few different TYPES of acne - so how can one skincare product 'cure' your acne, when no.1: they dont know what caused it to begin with, no.2: they dont know what type of acne you have? It's all marketing, and I think it can be a bit unfair.
Love you guys,
Stephi xx - Jak na to + styl
I suffer from closed comdonal acne, that covers my chin, nose, and cheeks. I am constantly bombarded on social media, whether it’s CZcams, tiktok or Instagram with people having clear skin. Or how to get clear skin. It’s heartbreaking. Skin texture is just not visible anymore. It is not normalised. Apps like FaceTune are just the worst for this generation. I can’t use half the products people suggest for getting clear skin and it makes you feel defeated.
I’m sorry you go through this. I know how hard things must be. I won’t give you all the annoying advice you usually get like go see a dermatologist, acutane, etc because I know you’re tired of it. I just really hope that you’re able to embrace your beauty despite being constantly bombarded by unrealistic beauty standards. Many people have struggled and do struggle with acne! You are not alone.
Staying off social media is very good for mental health
Acutane changed my life at 35. I was plagued from the age of 14. I wonder what my life would have been like if it was available at that age......but I'm grateful I finally found something that actually worked. If you can get access to it, go for it, I can't recommend it enough. Good luck xx
Not using face wash or acne products literally cured my closed comedone acne. I used to have the same problem with sensitive skin for years. I spent so much money on products until I finally figured out that the products were the issue.
@@anna93171 Amen!
Stephanie saving the girls from a generation of unrealistic beauty standards
🏆 Respect Award
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true especially gen z nowadays.
Yeaassssaaaah! Love it
I agree! Even with middle aged women like me.
I’m not really sure why but I spent my teen years without acne, and now as a young adult I’m breaking out. It sucks but this video helped so thank you ❤️
It was the same for me! I struggled all through my 20’s and 30’s with bad acne, but I never would go to the dr. Just tried every cleanser combo (like proactive) out there, which was no help. The one thing that did finally help, differin gel (Adapalene gel) was only available in prescription, but now can be bought at Walmart! The struggle is real, but hang in there- it’ll get better❤
Same with me 😩 it's so frustrating. And if even stress could be the cause, then I'll never be free of them. Living nowadays is already stressful.
omg same, got acne at 23 years old (and still having it at 30)
It's weird how some people dont have acne as a teen only to get acne later our body is weird af
I was the same. Perfect skin throughout my teens then when I was in my early 20s I got HUGE painful zits all around my lips all the time. It was the weirdest thing. It phased out after a few years all by itself. To be honest when I used "skin clearing products" all that happened was my skin became dry and made it worse in the long run. Nowadays if I get the odd zit I just apply germolene and sudocrem and leave it the heck alone!
I used to get my eyebrows threaded at a salon which sold Caudalie's skincare range. Every time I went in, the esthetician working on my brows would comment on my acne out of the blue, which I already felt super insecure about. One day they made me feel so bad about my imperfect skin, that I caved and bought the cleanser and moisturiser they recommended, for a small fortune. Not only did it not work, it made my acne worse! It was too harsh for my sensitive skin and I had spots due to stress and I think a hormonal imbalance, not bc I wasn't spending enough on 'magic' skincare. The staff working there didn't really know anything about dermatology. They were just using my insecurities (or what they thought my insecurities were) to sell me a product, most likely for commission.
i HATE when ppl comment on acne. Like what makes you think you can just comment on my skin. I used to always compare it to someone being overweight. Most people would NEVER just randomly be like
“hey you’re overweight, have you thought about going to a gym? Have you ever considered exercise?!” Like ???? no so why do ppl think they can point out someone’s acne?
I had a similar experience, except I bought some of Murad’s acne products. That stuff is way overpriced and overhyped. It didn’t do ANYTHING for me.
Yep my boss even came over and touched my acne once said go see a doctor it's bad.. why are people so werd
@@salamander8301 ^
Acne ruined by teen years. For years I wouldn't look people in the eye, because then I couldn't see their eyes looking at my acne. People would comment on it constantly, including my parents. Thankfully I hit my 20s, gave up dairy and went vegan and that sorted it out completely. Not saying that would work for everyone but it definitely did for me! Now at 37, my skin is the best it's been my whole life due to a veggie filled diet and simple exercise like walking and ballet. I no longer wear make up or spend a huge amount of money on my skin. I wish I could go back and hug my 15 year old self. Love to anyone struggling with your appearance, you are gorgeous and one day you will see that!
Thanks for talking about this Steph. I spent my teen years having super clear skin and thought I was in the clear, but then I turned 20 and my face erupted all over my jawline, around my mouth and chin. Felt so gross. It’s taken me ten years and a vegan diet to work out I’m intolerant to too much gluten and sugar, and that the WATER where I live breaks me out if I drink it. I drink filtered water and when I have a few days when I don’t, I immediately start breaking out. I honestly think most acne starts either with hormones or with our gut… but the beauty industry doesn’t want us to know that.
You definetly spot on about the gut thing...The key to most of our mental or physical or skin problems is our GUT!! Or also if there is mould in the house...Mould in houses also causes acne or eczema
Totally agree! I cant have dairy without getting painful under the skin acne. Dont even get me started on fried food.
Wow I really found when I upped my meat intake my skin cleared up
I’m actually really grateful for my acne. I’ve had a routine ever since I was 14. I’ve built up a habit of taking care of my skin, and I even decided to become a dermatologist. Is my skin perfect? No. But I’m trying to improve it. I’m turning and learning my ingredients, finding out what works for me and what doesn’t. If you ever need advice on skincare, I’ll try to help.
Hi, can I please have some advice? I have really bad forehead acne like one week before my period. Is their anyway to control it?
I was always so scared and I mean that scared to go to a dermatologist in my late teens early 20’s because all the ones I had seen on TV had “perfect” skin (I know now they were retouched) I was terrified they would judge me and get upset with me because I couldn’t look after my skin right. I’m sure would not have been the case just irrational thoughts.I never ended up going ever.
So having a dermatologist with skin thats visibly had or has acne would ease so many peoples minds would have helped me if I had seen that. Good on you as well for wanting to help other people ❤😊
My dermatologist is an old man and all he offered me was antibiotics. Sadness
@Eva Holyfield I had a round of accutane as well and try applying Vaseline petroleum jelly. That is what helped to great lengths.
Ive never been able to clear up my blackheads on my nose please any advice or tips on how to control them @Silvia
I have stress acne and premenstrual acne and also have oily skin. During my years in high school it was such a stigma. Recently though I do take good care of my skin. I chose to never shame someone because we all still go through it.
Use clear skin subliminal
I've been breaking out like crazy recently and feel horrible about myself. This helps a lot. Thank you so much:)) sending love
Me too. Im two months post partum with my 2 son and feeling awful.
@@muslimah42 aw, I hope you’re finding enjoyment, peace, and you time ❤❤ post partum is incredibly difficult physically and emotionally
@@giaparmer Thank you so much for your kind words. They were needed. ♡
me too
no because same 😭
I struggled with cystic acne for years in my 20’s and 30’s and I HATED it so bad I wouldn’t go out when it was at its worst. This is a great video that woulda helped me back then! Thank you Stephanie ❤
That's hormonal.
This video is perfect timing, I don't usually have acne but for whatever reason my face is breaking out above my lip. I've been so trying to hide my face when I ran into somebody I knew.
Try anti fungal athletes foot cream
Not to armchair diagnose, but AFAIK that could also be a cold sore (and easily treated). See a dermatologist, if at all possible, it might be a very easy fix - and you'll know what to do if it ever happens again
@@EH012 thanks for your advice, truly, but it's like under my nose and above my lip, in that area you know what I mean? It's just a little breakout but I can't figure out why I'm breaking out at all.
@@samanthabrock9960 I only break out in that area if I have been blowing my nose and didn’t wash my face after
@@hippiegypsygirl omg you've solved it one hundred percent lmao. Thanks so much, I've had allergies due to season change and have been blowing my nose like crazy.
Oooo I need this, I've been struggling with my skin lately especially. I wish the idea that acne is a mostly teenage thing would go away. I'm almost 27 and still struggle with my skin. I felt bad about it for awhile because it felt like I was weird for having acne past adolescence, when in reality tons of adults struggle with it, too.
I’m over 27 and I still have really bad acne! I think I eat a pretty balanced diet so I think it’s just hormonal and stress related or something.
You’re not alone!
I'm turning 27 in 2 days and am still in the process of trying to nurture my skin after a pretty bad breakout, knowing more spots will pop up once it clears lol. So as purplejelly also said: You're not alone!
Ive found that fragrance free products- face, body, hair have helped me. And low low sugar. Maybe it could help
You too. : )
Yes I wish when I was younger adults didn’t lie to me and say that when I’m older my acne will go away 😩I’m 23 now and still have awful breakouts!
I used to believe that, too. I’m in my 30s, and I still deal with it.
I’m 25 going on 26 and still have hormonal acne. I remember being a teenager when my acne was at its worst and not wanting to leave the house because of it. I also have no photos from that time which is sad. But now I’ve just accepted it. I’ve also learned how to manage it with a clean diet and hormonal birth control. Loved this video ❤
That proactiv ad pissed me off. These companies always in the business of telling women that they are ugly and will never have a man or whatever and that you need their products to be beautiful makes me sick. I wish I had been able to see videos like yours when I was in high school because I spent so many years thinking I was ugly or there was something wrong with me! People used to say I had herpes because every once in a while I would get really painful zits next to my lip and it killed my self esteem, wouldn’t even go to school if I had one. Thanks for this video babe, ily
I'm 40. Never had acne until my pregnancy at 28. Now I struggle with breakouts and hyperpigmentation. I think a big challenge amid my peer group is the belief that women our age are "too old" to have acne. Advertisements for 40+ women tend to focus on skincare that treats wrinkles/fine lines, yet many anti-aging products I've tried appear to exacerbate acne. It becomes the "between a rock and a hard place" situation, which can be very disheartening.
To anyone who is seeing this and suffering from acne I want you to know that acne does NOT define you as a person and you should not feel lesser than people who have clear skin. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL JUST THE WAY YOU ARE!!
I recently went off my birth control pills after 10 years being on them. During those years I had never suffered from acne, but now, at my mid twenties, I’m starting to break out. It makes me kinda insecure seeing all the friends with clear skin and me looking like a teenager. But I guess it is okay. Thank you for your videos and support!!
As someone of colour I get pigmentation after acne. I hate having it on show as it’s never seen so I’m always covering it with makeup. I get so self conscious but if we saw more people of colour with their bare skin online it would help normalise this. I love your videos they should be shown to children in school x
hey! I also have this! Nothing to be ashamed of!!! I personally use Alpha Arbutin by the Ordinary and it helps in fading them, if you're interested.
i have the most colorless skin ever (unless you count redness) and i get lost inflammatory hyperpigmentation too, it really sucks too bc it can be hard to tell when it’s healed.
I had horrible cystic acne for about 2 years. I would avoid going out the house and I even refused to get graduation photos taken because I was so insecure. It can really destroy your confidence.
Only thing that cleared it up for me was cutting out dairy and benzoyl peroxide. It's so much clearer now but wow that humbled me.
Your videos are making huge differences.
My acne sort of started going away when i stopped worrying much about them and accepted it as a normal human thing.
The dermatologist requested wide array of blood tests that cost $400 plus 300 visitation charge for him to say i have acne because i am on my fertile age. I was like nah! Bro i am not giving a cent to any of these people. It is normal to have acne. with good diet and time, acne will go away.
Please, Don’t be too hard on yourself
True my doctor was forcing me to go on accutane and said i can never cure my acne with diet and lifestyle changes i didnt listen to her and slowly i am healing my acne
They were forcing you?! Dude, that’s insanely illegal, you should report them to the medical board or their licencee
They were forcing you?! Dude, that’s insanely illegal, you should report them to the medical board or their licencee
I had quite severe acne from the ages of twelve to sixteen, which made boys and other girls in my school bully me relentlessly for it even though I visited quite a few dermatologists in an attempt to get rid of it. It was only after kind of passing puberty (age sixteen onwards) and after starting to have a way more healthy lifestyle (skin care routine + exercise + more healthy eating) that my acne started disappearing. Now I use skin care every other day (plus leaving puberty behind, obviously) so my skin is quite clear and I rarely have breakouts. But even now, the way I was bullied because of my acne is something I will never forget because of how cruel those kids were. Thank you very much for making this video, fourteen year old me would have benefitted a lot from hearing such a perspective.
Thank you for making this video Stephanie ❤ I had horrific acne from the time I got my period at 14 and it turned me into a really shy, self conscious teenager. I now have scarring as an adult and still have break outs that still make me self conscious and it’s hard to remember at times that many other people also struggle with this! Your videos are so refreshing and I love how passionate you are ❤
i can relate. exact same as me :) it can feel lonely and depressing at times but we are not alone
so me except i was 10 not 14
@@stephaniesilnieks8651 exactly! That’s why I love this video-it’s like even the most glam gals out there have acne we’re all human 💖
Holy moly, this vid could not have come at a better time. I literally have been dealing with acne like crazy for the past 6 months, and I've been absolutely devastated by it in so many ways. Thank you so much for this vid.
What I recommend is getting to the root of your acne first. Ask yourself “What is causing my acne?” Try to figure that out and then you’ll be able to take the steps to help get your acne under control. Try looking at those face mapping photos that tell you what causes acne on certain parts of your face. Also try to search up what causes acne on chin or cheeks or forehead etc. After you get a good understanding of what’s causing your acne you’ll be able to take the steps to actually manage it properly. For me I get cystic acne around my chin. I learned that it is most likely caused by an unbalance of hormones and/or bacteria, dead skin cells, and sebum (the substance that makes your face feel oily) get trapped beneath the skin's surface and become infected. So I need to try to get to the root of that. In my opinion hormonal acne is harder to get rid of because you actually have to try to balance out the hormones inside of your body which can be hard, especially if your a woman. So for the hormonal part I try to keep a good diet and eat whole as much as possible as well as staying hydrated. Sometimes hormonal acne can be hard to control due to hormonal fluctuations in the woman body. Things like pregnancy or your period, etc.
For the dead skin buildup problem I use exfoliating products like salicylic acid which is a chemical exfoliant. I don’t use physical exfoliants because they are more harmful to the skin (take face scrubs for example.) You want to exfoliate the skin to help break down the buildup of bacteria. I use a salicylic cleaner instead of a leave on product because I don’t want to over exfoliate the skin. Just cleaning the skin regularly for a few minutes with salicylic acid is good enough. I use the cleanser only 3 times a week because any more than that can cause me irritation. I also use the product benzoyl peroxide because it helps kill the bacteria under the skin. With benzoyl peroxide you’ll want to use leave on products instead of cleansers because you need to give it enough time to kill the bacteria under your skin. If you just use a benzoyl peroxide cleanser it won’t stay on the skin long enough to kill the bacteria that is under the skin. I use the leave on benzoyl peroxide at night and I use the salicylic acid cleanser during the day (3 days a week for myself). I don’t like using them at the same time because they can cause irritation. I also use moisturizer because I have dry skin and these products can dry out the skin. I also make sure to use non-comedogenic products because they do not clog the skin. Make sure all of your product are non-comedogenic. Even your makeup! Optional: try to use fragrance free products.
Incase you are curious the salicylic cleanser I use is CereVe Renewing SA cleanser. For the benzoyl peroxide leave on I use Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn acne Spot Gel. For my moisturizer I use CereVe Daily Moisturizing lotion.
Using these steps I can confidently say that I have gotten my acne under control and practically cleared up by now because I used logic to answer my skin care acne concerns.
Correction: I meant to say “imbalance” of hormones. Not “unbalance”
I will never forget 7th grade, I had a girl tell me that if she were a boy she wouldn’t even want to look at me. I had the worst cystic acne from middle school all through high school until I started birth control to balance out my hormones. People can really say the most awful things
All air brush. Humans have pores and people do get pimples. These celebrities needs to come clean. Thank you, for putting this out there.
@@LivingforJesusaGodisGood74 If they sell their appearance or products related to their appearance it's false advertising. Hence some countries require posts to show that they have been edited if that's the case.
I told you this on your previous video but girl I love how you're being so open with these topics, gosh I wish I had a youtuber like you when I was younger and impressionable... thank you for debunking and telling the truth and I hope your videos get to the younger generations that are being bombarded and almost obligated to fit nowadays crazy standards
Thank you so much for this!!! This is so important. I struggled with acne throughout my elementary through high school years and it affected my confidence and self image immensely. It would have made me feel so much more content knowing that some celebrities skin looked like mine. I hope that acne becomes less stigmatized in the future.
YES! I love this video, so well done and so amazing to see someone like you who has reach and influence talk about this. I'm a naturopathic doctor, my primary focus for most of my practicing career was acne - focusing on finding the root cause, functional medicine testing, hours researching individuals cases, etc. etc. etc. I formulate skincare products now, another part of the whole skincare industry that I find mind boggling with the level of misinformation that's out there, especially with regards to acne, rosacea and conditions like dermatitis. Dedicating years of my career to figuring out how to help others manage their skin conditions has been rewarding but also super challenging, especially with all the heavy marketing out there painting the picture of how easy it is to get clear skin by just using a certain skincare product, for example. Anyways this comment isn't about me lol - wanted to give some context where I was coming from with my thank you. I always appreciate your videos and this one in particular is just so so wonderful! Thank you!
Thank you so much Stephanie! 💕💕💕😭😭😭 I am literally in tears! I struggle with acne since I was 10 (i am 18 now) and because it started so early I couldn't take proper care of my skin or contact a dermatologist by myself, I also spread it horribly by popping my pimples all the time. I also struggled with anxiety and low self esteem since I was little and acne made it so much worse. I literally hated myself, felt dirty, ugly, flawed. But now because of amazing people like you I finally feel good about myself and my acne! From the bottom of my heart, thank you and other body positive influences so so so so so much ❤️ You cannot even emagine how much your work means 💗
This is BY FAR my favorite video you’ve made! I love them all but this one is so important for women and men in general! I’ve battled acne my whole life and some days are better than others! I have high testosterone level found out by a naturopathic dr and been working on it since! Thank you for this, reminds you that everyone is human!
This is exactly what I needed today, as I just got back from the dermatologist and am preparing for my second round of accutane. You, and all of us, are beautiful on the outside and in ❤
To everyone who has felt like they can’t take unfiltered pictures because they look too bad in them, I recommend working on that. I used to think I looked so bad & weird but over time, I actually started to not mind seeing my skin texture. It also could totally be your phone camera making you look odd as well. My old phone camera made me feel terrible but cell phone photos aren’t reality. But it’s nice to be able to appreciate how you look in an unfiltered photo with “flaws” and all compared to feeling dysmorphic without them.
It's exactly for this kind of content that I started following you! Thank you for debunking all these misconceptions we have about beauty and telling us the truth instead!
Thanks for doing this video Stephanie! I am 16 and have been struggling with bad acne since I was 12. I was put on acutaine for 6 months. It was awful. Blood tests every month, and it ended in me having to be in the hospital because it messed my liver up so badly. Now my acne is just the same as before and sounds similar to your current situation. I have heard Acutaine working for many people, but if it doesn't work out for you please do not lose heart! You are beautiful and God loves you no matter how much acne you have!
I’m going to be honest, I’ve had “good” skin my whole life and I’m grateful for that. I already have so many other insecurities that I couldn’t imagine having super acne prone skin on top of it.
I do my best to take care of it, with a fairly active skin care routine, but I know my “good” skin comes primarily from genetics. 🤷🏻♀️
At least you can be honest it’s genetics and not some BS skincare products lol 😊❤
It’s the same for me. I inherited my mother’s complexion. I still have a lot of insecurities about other things, though!
Wow, thank you for this video.
It is so sincere!
Your content helps me so much, but this video in particular!
As an adult medical professional female, I'm still struggling with my acne. It's not a flaw, it's a medical condition.
Thank you for making a difference in this world! Be blessed! 🌿
I "suffered" from acne as a teenager and young adult, means from age 12 to age 23.
I put suffered in quotations, because I personally didn't care much about it. I knew why it was there.
It was ALWAYS the adults I encountered that were telling me "I'm sorry you have acne" and then go on to tell me what I can do against it. Even people I met for the first time. After all this I still didn't care much about my acne, but I became insecure around people and I constantly feared that they find yet another 'imperfection' they could comment on.
They meant well, but sometimes you should analyze a situation before saying something. You could awake a new insecurity that wasn't existing before.
Where was this video & message when I was a teen?!! 🥺🥰 brilliant to normalise this, show how many celebrities have it, and talk about the different types & potential causes 👏 great video & hope it reaches those who need it xxxx
You look absolutely stunning with this hair and make up! Thank you for your contents, they alway make me feel better and you are such a kind human being
This video was so beautifully made thank you Stephanie 💗💗💗
I've been struggling with acne every now and then scince 8 years ago, recently it has gotten better,
Like how Stephanie said there are many root causes of acne and finding the cause of my acne has been the reason why things are much better now.
It's easy to get consumed by the get rid of acne fast and expensive products, only for the acne to come back after you stop using the products 😕
A video like this is the one I wish, I would've watched back in the day.
Thank you Steph, Things will get better and ya'll are beautiful people inspite of acne, blemishes or acne scars💕
Acne the enemy lol, am struggling with it now i hope the video makes me feel better. Thank you Stephanie 🙏🏾🦄♥️
I'm glad you put this information out Stephanie. I remember quite awhile back you talked & showed your own skin issues & talked about those that use filters. What kills me is these young girls (& older ones) use filters to put their perfect selfies out there. One of my younglings does & I call her on it because she is pretty without that. It's her skin issues & media that causes this. Filters are easy to use & easily spotted when you see "spots" move in & out of focus. The Ks wear makeup to show how they apply makeup, on supposedly bare faces! They are also heavily filtered while they do it. Your pictures of them prove this. Between all this and plastic surgery, their followers will never achieve the K's perfection. Again, I'm glad you put these truths out there!
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this is an AMAZING video!!! I still watch your channel even though I am a lot more confident with myself now, because I love to hear you speak on this issues. If I had children, I would make them watch your videos for sure. I only developed acne when I was 19 (fairly recently) for some reason and thank God there's only ever been like one person who pointed it out to me, but in all honesty i'm not insecure about it. I like to think it gives my skin more dimension and makes it more interesting to look at! I know a lot of people are insecure though, which is why i'm sure your channel is helping so many people!
Oh girl, I feel your pain! I also suffer from Rosacea and it has been a nightmare! my acne always develops in my back and it gets so painful !
Love this!!! I suffered from acne all through my teens and early 20s. Being a bartender I was constantly criticized and valued only for my looks. So glad you shared that acne isn’t a flaw it’s something medical that the minority of people deal with and it shouldn’t be something that makes you lesser.
Thank you so much for making this video! I've been feeling pretty insecure about the return of my acne over the last few years. I had it as a teenager and took Acutane for it which worked for while. But then I developed autoimmune issues in my early 20s that created inflammation throughout my body and reactivated my acne. My body can no longer process toxins and certain foods correctly, so if I come into contact with too many toxins (through food, the air, substances I put on my skin and hair, etc.), my skin breaks out. And unfortunately, I don't always have control over these things. I'm praying my skin improves as I move out to a more rural area and do more of my own cooking!
the way i needed this just in time, I've had such a bad skin day today and you made me feel so much better thank you Stephanie ❤
Same❤
Fabulous video ! Well spoken thank you , good on you 🙏🏼💜
Great topic to bring some clarity to! It’s so hard to go through Sephora or the drug store and not get caught up in the BS claims on all these products. For me, the Oil Cleansing Method was what finally worked. Thank you for doing this video🥰
I wish these types of videos existed when I was in high school from 2006-2010. I had acne on my back all throughout my teen years and I was made to feel so self conscious. I always had a big butt (hello, I'm greek) and I was always made fun of for having a curvy body/more prominent features. It's disgusting how the media markets women needing to look and be perfect. These videos have honestly saved me a lot during my adult years. So thank you for making these videos, honestly 🤍 I still struggle so much with my self image from past childhood trauma but these videos really help me a lot.
I struggle with hormonal cystic acne, it flares up when it’s that time of the month for me lol I used to have really bad acne when I was aged 13-15. I went on the pill at 16 which helped with my skin but since going off of it my skin breaks out more frequently. I am learning how to love the skin I am in. Skin care is self care ❤
Be proud of your zits bc it’s their time to shine lol
Love you Steph!❤️
I think you’re a great influencer and it’s nice to see you teaching people that they need not be ashamed of themselves for their flaws. A great inspiration to struggling girls ❤️
You are so thorough and competent and just lay it all out with such clarity and common sense. water tight arguments on behalf of self confidence and debunking the lies told to us by industries profiting off of the insecurities they work so hard to create in us. love you and your channel.
Stephanie, I loveeeee you, your videos helped me at my lowest and still do, Please keep up with what you're doing....Loads of love
My hubby’s Australian and he was on Accutane too. It cleared his skin but he said it was the worst prescription drug he’s ever taken. At 26 I got “backne” my derm says acne flare up often happen to women in their late 20’s-early 30’s due to hormones. Retin A and changing my soaps etc clears it up eventually. But the biggest take away of his regimen was to STOP over washing/drying my face and back.
I need to see how you do your eyes like this. It’s so soft and strong. I love the feathery blend.
Hi Stephanie, Once again, thank you for making content that is totally real and helpful to young girls seeing all these instagram/photoshopped celebs looking flawless and exposing them for what they are. They are making money off a zillion dollar industry, meanwhile, do we even know if they are using that product? It's all a grand illusion. BTW, you look beautiful as always and love your shiny, rich color hair! Peace!
I just love you Stephanie!!❤ your content is so important💕
Thank you for everything you share! I remember in high school my biggest insecurity being my acne
I just wanna say how GORGEOUS you are and how gorgeous your eyes are, that dark eyeshadow looks super good on you.
Absolutely true! I've suffered from acne and it still comes back time to time. It's an internal issue. I remember doing everything "right' and still having acne. It's all about balance in your body.
thank u so much for talking about this topic!!! ♡
Today I've been even more self-conscious about my acne than usual and I really needed this. Thank you❤
Not sure if you will see this Stephanie, but as I was doing inner healing especially around body image -- your voice came through my head as I started speaking to myself with kindness and self acceptance. Your videos truly make an impact 🙏🤍 thank you
Needed that this morning 🥰 Thank you, you’re the best
Absolutely love your videos. You always inspire us to love ourselves. Thank you, gorgeous ❤🔥
Thank you so much for this video! The last few weeks and months have been rough for me.
I am currently figuring out how to treat my skin with break outs that come from having too many male hormones. Since not using birth control anymore my skin is very different.
My skin is getting better but it is still hard to go outside sometimes. Especially since I stopped wearing make up because it makes my skin worse.
What I always tell myself is "what if your friend had your skin? Would you see them any differently? No. And you would not want them to waist a second of their life doubting their beauty."
So go and treat yourself the same. Seriously, your skin does not change anything about your beauty!
Also, I had an experience with a "friend" who made a joke about one pimple on my forehead (my skin was actually pretty good back then!). After trying to explain to them that this is not a joke to be made and them not understanding my point, but instead wanting validation that I was the one overreacting, I ended up leaving that friendship.
Tysm for this video. As a teenager, i had no acne and didn't realize the pain until i was 24, in technically the prime of my life, and was diagnosed with pcod and got severely painful acne. I tried everything under the book but cystic acne isn't so easy, and it's medication has a lot more side effects including weight gain and mood disorders. So, i was shamed constantly by both family and friends about my acne filled face, weight and being a pessimist (i also suffer from depression and anxiety). I'm almost 29 now, i still have breakouts and just last week i heard from my family member that i should get my acne treated out coz it makes me look *horrible*... I'm doing everything i can, and my selfesteem has taken a permanent hit coz of all this. Your video really gave my heart a little peace. Thank you so much for sharing real pics of celebs - it helps a lot to remember that no one is perfect, not even the ones in media.
Love this! Very well done and so true! ❤️
Thank you so much for this . I suffer with hormonal acne but I am not ashamed anymore zhowever it's lovely to hear people talk about it like this to help others, it's so sad that the meida tries to shame women. The standards people are trying to achieve don't exist and it's awful
thank you for making this video!!
Love your video and appreciate a lot the message too. I went through a similar process as you, I’ve gone through 3 rounds of Roaccutane and even now at my 33 I’m super insecure of going without makeup anywhere, I’ve a great dermatologist that keeps my rosacea control and that has helped me with the scaring but is something that marketing and society makes you feel less worthy of so much just of how you look!
I wish I had watched these videos when I was 11-12, because I used to feel SO insecure about having literally pimples (completely normal, I was leaving childhood to enter in my pre-teen years) and people would say to me why I didn't take care of it, when I actually tried several ways to get rid of it, when it was just a matter of time and wait for it to go away.
I still do have pimples today, but I don't feel as insecure as I would do in the past, and thank you so much for these videos. Keep doing them, they help lots of people out there.
Love ya!❤❤
Thank you for talking about this. It is so nice to hear. I had acne when I was a teenager but was able to clear it up with some meds and getting in a good face routine. Recently I have had really bad acne just around my chin area and haven't been able to fix it with just a good face routine. It is because it is hormonal acne caused by my birth control. I just switched my subscription so it hopefully will help, but too often people send money and time trying to fix acne that won't respond to what we are doing. Almost every I know has some acne once in a while and too many of us are way too self-conscious about it. I know I am self-conscious about it so it is nice to be reminded that everyone deals with this, even celebrates.
Love you. I suffered years from acne and videos like that are super important for good mental health ❤
I love your videos. They would have been so helpful when I was a teen. Maybe when my kids are teens I can show them your videos! I have had acne (ranging from mild to severe) for over 20 years now. It is an emotional roller coaster. 😢
I never even thought about that. Thank you❤
I had severe cystic acne for several years when I was 16 until I graduated high school and was bullied for it. After it cleared up on its own I was left with dark spots. (Thank you garnier dark spot vitamin c corrector cream for getting rid of them)
Point being, I feel nothing but sympathy when I see someone with acne out in public. It’s awful to live with and difficult to get rid of if you don’t know the cause of it.
I do wish that acne was more normalized.
Hi Stephanie 😊. I have been watching your videos from 2020. I found your channel when I was kind of feeling very low about my body. Your videos kind of really helped me in not hating completely normal aspects of my body. So really a big thanks to you my lady 🙇♀
Your videos help me recover from all these images and feeling shit about myself, please keep on this is important content - thank you ! 👑⭐❤️
I'm a late bloomer acne sufferer. Ever since this panorama started my hormonal acne is mild but it's annoying to deal with. I hate the acne scars I do my best to cover it up with some concealer before I go to work and school. This video makes me feel less insecure about the acne on my face.
I wish your videos would have been around when I was a teen. Love your videos!
i would love to see a video like this but for hair. i always see woman with nice thick hair, typically long and no one woman apparently experiences HAIR LOSS. thanks for making these videos- they just remind me of how human we all are, not matter how we present ourselves on the socials
This is the best 💕 thank you !
I love this video. I have struggled with acne since my early 20s and it's hard to bear especially now a decade later. It's affected my self esteem and has stopped me many times from doing the things I wanted to do or go places I wanted to go or meet new people for fear of being deemed ugly. I cover it up every day. This video has given me the confidence to feel better about my skin because although it's never been so severe, I still thought it was horrible. I need to watch this video every day. Thank you for your courage and your wisdom!
I'd appreciate if you did more videos about skin and acne 💜 Nice video
estheticians are another great option. You don’t need a referral, and if you live in the US it might be cheaper than seeing a dermatologist. I’ve stuggled with acne my whole life, but I started seeing an esthetician and my skin is nicer than it has ever been before. She has taught me so much about skin and skincare, how skin works, and why we break out. I get acne facials once a month. I still break out, but I am finally at peace with my skin instead of fighting it. Thank you for this video Stephanie, I wish I saw something like this when I was younger. Listen to your skin! ❤
I really enjoy your content. Thank you so much. As one who suffered from acne in the past and still had scars, it is nice to be remainder that it is normal and nothing to be ashamed for.
Completely unrelated, could you make a video about body hair?
could you do a video talking about the different types of acne and what may be the causes for those types? I would love to hear it from someone who has experienced it and researched all this!
I have just come across your channel today and I just want to say, I love everything about you and the message you are trying to deliver across.
As someone with hormonal acne, I noticed that if I don’t wear makeup I get followed around stores as if I’m going to steal something. But when I do my makeup before going out, I get treated COMPLETELY different 🙄
Thank you for this video. Hits home for me and many others. My skin is the best it’s been and I’ve been struggling with acne since I was about 12 and I still feel shame from time to time, especially lately.
Thank you so much Stephanie for your honesty and education. I started getting acne when I was 12 years old. I tried EVERYTHING: OTC benzoyl peroxide, antibiotics, Proactive, acutane, Clinique and other treatments. I too remember going into the lab monthly to get my blood drawn to see if my liver function was normal from the acutane. In my late 20’si just learned to live with it. Now at age 49 I’m finally acne free. Thirty seven years of acne! I too suffered so much with my self esteem and I always felt ugly.
As a woman it's normal to breakout at that time of the month.. Plus if you're going through some stressful changes .. You will breakout and it's normal don't be ashamed of it. Let it live out its course and don't fiddle with your face. Hyperpigmentation is harder to treat than acne.
This! I've had this since my teens. It's not a big problem for me because I don't get a lot of acne but using a niacinamide+zinc serum about a week leading up to my period gave good results and some months (when actually using it) I didn't get any at all. And as you said, don't fiddle with your face.
I suffer from Eczema at times, and social media and shaming people for their skin texture surely doesn't help... whoever thinks they're above skin problems, I'll lend you my skin for a day or two. This makes me beyond angry!!! Thank you Steph, for pointing out the obvious: we're all not perfect but tbh I prefer people having imperfections I can see instead of someone with a horrible character.
Love your glam!
Thanks Stephanie! Good one, much needed. There’s this amazing channel by two dermatologists, Dr.Shah and Dr.Maxfield, where they break down skincare routines and give suggestions. Was really helpful and saved quite some money ☺️
I would love to see video about unnoticed pressure about having a gel nails or clothes that are trendy like on instagram and basically in real life when you are walking.
True! We all get different acne. Love you hun
Thank you so much. After a year of treatment, I just had a new breakout and I'm quite depressed about it. This video helps me a lot.