My Skincare Saviours

Over the last 3 years I have had an extremely emotional, stressful and rubbish time with my skin. About 2 years ago I decided to come off the pill, due to my own personal reasons I felt it was the best for me and it was the best decision I ever made. However, as many of you are probably aware, the pill can clear up your skin and for me, that’s what It did through my teenage years. This meant it postponed the hormones and the horrible skin you usually get though puberty and it hit me for around a year and oh wow, it came full force!

I will insert some images of my skin at its worst below. This was a very hard time for me and I felt so self conscious. All I wanted to do was cover my skin with make up but I also wanted to let it breath as I felt like my foundation was clogging my skin even more.

At times my skin was worse than this but it stayed like this, inflamed and red constantly. I bought into brands and products that claimed to clear everything up and even stripped back my skincare. But I put it mostly down to the fact my body was getting used to not having the pills hormones as it had been previously and that I needed to just let the hormones do what they needed to.

However, after a year or so, my skin started to improve and clear up. Along the way, I found these 5 products I use every week and I’m sure has helped my skin get more clear, scar free and even though i do get the odd spot around my period, they aren't as bad as they used to get. Below are pictures of my skin now at its worst and its not half as bad as it was before (this was the week of my period so they will clear up).

So let’s get on to the fabulous products I personally think have changed my skin completely.

1. Garnier Micellar Water - I use this to remove my make up and to clean my face before Make Up application on a morning. I started using the same product by a different brand and It didn’t work well with my skin. The Garnier one just soothes my face and doesn’t irritate it one bit. I feel so clean and fresh when I use it and I believe it keeps the spots at bay!

2. The NUXE multi-purpose dry oil - I use this every now and again when my skin is good and clear to give my face that extra glow. The best thing about this product is the smell...it’s so good! You can use this all over your body and even your hair.

3. Sunday Riley, LUNA - I’ve spoken about this product before on my blog & Instagram and I can honestly say since using this last year, my skin looks so much better. My scars from my spots have 90% cleared up and as far as I can see...wrinkles are nowhere to be seen. Even though this is quite pricey it lasts me SO long. I use it once or twice a week and you only need a small amount. I would highly recommend investing in this and Id love to try some more Sunday Riley products.

4. Skin & Lab Barrierderm Intensive Cream - Again, I have spoken about this product before and its been one of the biggest reasons I believe my spots have cleared up. I use it every other night and it seems to have made my skin strong and firm. It has a lavender scent which is nice and relaxing, perfect for before bed. It did take a month or so to see results so i was skeptical at first but I won’t stop using it now!

5. Revuele Argan Oil Day & Night Cream - these little beauties are my absolute favourites. They have saved my skin and these alone have been amazing. As you can see on the description, it regenerates your cells and infuses your skin with oxygen. The day cream has SPF 15 in and it’s Anti-wrinkle. The dream combination! I use the day cream every day and the night cream every other night in conjunction with my other night cream. Every time I get a break out which is usually around my time of the month I find myself using this every night and they go and the scars fade. Such an amazing product, they smell gorgeous and best of all, they were £1.99 each from a local beauty outlet. I’ve repurchased both of these 3 times now and every time I run out i can tell a difference in my skin. 10/10 for this product - I just love it and I know my skin wouldn’t be the same without it.

To end this post id just like to say, if you’re going through a rough time with your skin I completely understand how you’re feeling and I know how down it can make you. That may sound daft to someone else but just know you aren’t alone. It won’t last forever and whether you try the products I have recommended or just ride it out and make sure you’re drinking plenty of water, in a years time your skin is going to be loads better.

Thank you so much for reading!

Until next time,

Chloe X