my skin #2

So, a quick little update on the new 'my skin' series I've started.

I went along to my GP Surgery yesterday and saw a doctor (who I'm usually not too keen on as he's previously hurried me on my way when actually I had a condition!) about my skin. I just explained that my skin had changed a lot in the past year and I now have acne,something I've never had before. He suspects it is connected to another health issue I have and that it will, one day hopefully sort it self out but for now he offered me antibiotics. I was not expecting this, as I said previously I was expecting Once Daily Duac Gel. Instead he offered me oral antibiotics or topical. I opted for topical, for a few reasons but mainly because I actually feel like I am doing something, applying to the problem area rather than swallowing a tablet.

The new treatment I have is Zineryt Solution. A liquid antibiotic containing eurythromycin and zinc. It comes in a large box (see pic) and you mix the powder and solution together and apply a 'dabber' to the bottle. This is to be applied twice a day on clean skin. This will be easy for me as it means ill wash my face am & pm then apply it. Make up can still be worn, just once the solution has dried on the face. This treatment takes weeks to months to see visible improvement and can be used long term. 10-12 months in most cases so I have it on a repeat prescription which is good (although not impressed with the recent prescription price rise-£7.85 per item WHAT?!?!)

So generally, I'm really happy that I have been taken seriously and something has been done. Ill keep updating on here although it won't be too often as I'm no expecting miraculous results anytime soon ;)

Cornish Beauty.

my skin.

Now, I'm not being big headed but when I was younger I had beautiful skin. Porcelain, pale and clear as the sky. I very rarely got any spots or blemishes and it was very smooth looking. No red patches and no discoloration. Even throughout puberty, my skin stayed lovely, allowing me to only require minimal makeup but also feel completely at ease wearing none.


As I got older, I got more into make up and therefore started wearing more. I never had much of a skin care routine but never failed to take my make up off by night-that was my one golden rule.

As far as I can remember I used to use concealer/blush/mascara and eyeliner. That was IT! I occasionally used foundation (but didn't like the feeling) and i member always using Rimmels Recover foundation in 'Ivory'. I repurchased this so many times; it was cheap, perfect shade match for my skin, felt nice & dewy finish. What more could you ask for?!

I must also add that up until the age of 22 I was on contraception that typically helps with skin and acne. Ie Microgynon pill, implant etc once I stopped these, things changed.

I came off the pill as I wanted my body to be completely natural for a while as I'd been on it since the age of 12 (10 years) and it is recommended that women give their body a rest from these fake hormones after 10 years or so. As soon as I stopped the pill I noticed a huge change in my skin. It was getting greasier and more blemishes appearing.

It's not bothered my too much until recently. I've suddenly had enough and it's making me really down. I've always had nice skin and for someone who loves looking nice and make up and beauty eye, it's quite devastating. Right now I have Los of blemishes, spots and red patches all over my chin, lips and forehead. My skin feels 'bumpy' and uneven, make up does not stay on or feel nice at all and it's just sliding off instantly cause my fave is so greasy. I'm really not a happy bunny.

Right now I'm at work and in public with no makeup on. This NEVER happens. Die to anxiety and general preference, I hardly ever go out without makeup on. It's making me feel so ugly and discussing. Chris has even noticed how bad my skin is and has mentioned it to me a few times. Come on, it must be bad if a bloke notices! I'm gonna try a few days make up free just to give my skin a break, anyway as soon as I put make up on its sliding and coming off and looks awful anyway. I just feel so self conscious! Ha below are some photos of my make up free (bar a tiny bit of eyeliner). I'm going to the doctors in the next week to beg them for something (Duac gel?) as I've tried everything in the beauty line to help my skin. I know it's hormonal but I can't go on like this-it's making me miserable!!!

This will be my skin journal and ill keep you updated with what happens.

Cornish Beauty.