Acnemy 101: The pro-activ way.

I am way past adolescence period but still I suffer from what most people would not want to have on their face – cystic acne with frequent appearance of black and white heads topped off with large pores plus ....(Kadiri much! Kelangan specific talaga haha! But you get the picture right?) Like the fortunate ones (the irony in it), I was teased since elementary until high school (I guess during college, people were sort of polite not say it in my face or we were all just busy trying to know what we really want to do).

One of the most embarrassing moments was when I won a free Majo-Majo session. I was having an extreme please-hide-my-face moment and all the girls there had divine skin condition (Kalerky!). Good thing the host was very kind and accommodating (she gave me a pat and told me not to worry!).

I really tried hard to find what will work for my acne. I used mineral powders (I got lazy in following the routine, plus it really gets messy when I use it), masks, peels, and pills (I will tell you about this in another blog post). Just last year, I found what really works for me (for the meantime that is). I do believe that at a certain point we all reach a saturation period for the products that we use.

I am just happy with my current skin condition and also confident enough to realize that life is bigger than my skin problems.

Here’s how I found out my current skin routine. Before I was using products which contains salicylic acid. It was a good way to target my large pimples, but was not effective in the long run. I later found a blog post where this one girl (whose skin is ever smooth and blemish-free) said she also suffered the same. I could not believe my eyes. There was no evidence that she suffered acne! 

In the post, she mentioned she was using Proactiv System. What!? I used to shun this product, because I saw it on a TV shopping network before. My ideology with TV shopping network is that, they just purely want you to pick up that phone and get your cold cash – minus the results of their products. Well, I dove in and bought one 30-day kit of Proactive. Guess what. It really does work! Hallelujah! My ultimate verdict that it worked is through my dermatologist. When I came to visit for my regular facial, she complimented on how clean my face is. I was planning to tell her that my good genes were already acting up haha!

I will continue to use Proactiv as long as I have cystic pimples. But it does not entirely remove white head or black head. Guess I'll have to still find a product to address those pesky skin problems!

Left: 30-day kit                       Right: 15-day kit

Proactiv here in the country comes in three packages. There is a 60-day kit, a 30-kit and a 15-day kit (This one is always sold-out). I have bought both 30-day and 15-day kits, and believe me you can go a long way with these kits. A 30-day kit lasted me 4 months while the 15-day kit for two months. The price ranges from PhP 1,500.00+ to PhP 3,000.00+ depending on the kit. I always buy my Proactiv at Watsons.

Here are the some photos to show you guys. I just had my facial session last night so my ‘After’ photo is not within this month. 

THE HORROR! Yes. It's what I wake up to everyday. Good thing I have optimism and confidence as my true skin lol.

I just had my facial session last night, so this photo was not taken this month.

Have you tried Proactiv as well?

Ciao,

Maddie <3