This is my acne story and how I learned to love myself for who I am. (Me now VS 2 years ago) I’ve briefly mentioned previously just how low my self esteem was throughout my whole teenage life. I have had acne since I was 13 & it got better when I turned 18, then I had the biggest breakout I have ever experienced and it was one of my lowest points self esteem wise. Nothing I did made my skin better. It was so incredibly painful. I was angry that nothing seemed to help it. I didn’t want anybody to look at me without makeup, but when I put makeup on it was so obvious that I was trying to cover it up. I genuinely hated myself. Looking back it makes me so angry and upset that I talked so badly about myself just because I had acne. I was convinced my acne made me unlovable and I thought no one would even want to hang out with me because of what I looked like. I had such a negative view on myself I knew my mindset had to change. After I returned from my gap year I fell in love with skincare and the way it made me feel. It was less about clearing up my skin but more about looking after myseld and it became my method of self care. However, I didn’t actually start my self love journey until I began this account. Seeing so many beautiful individuals who looked just like me made me realise that I didn’t have to hide who I was because of my skin. I can be beautiful AND have acne. I never ever knew this was possible. So this is why my before and after is a bit unconventional... I used to think all my problems would disappear once my acne improved, but that is certainly not the case... My acne hasn’t cleared, but I am the most confident I have ever been. For me, it was a complete mindset change and not solely basing my worth on exterior factors because there is so much more to me than a few spots on my face!!🌻🧚‍♀️🌞 I know this caption is super long so comment a ‘🍓’ if you’ve made it this far :,) But I just wanted to share my experience and if you’re currently in the same place I was 2 years, I want you to know it definitely gets better, it just may take some time❣️ But you are WORTHY and BEAUTIFUL and STRONG xxx #acnepositivity