Never felt worse about my skin and I want to cry (photo)

It’s expensive but a red light mask has improved the condition of my skin enormously. It’s much more even. It’s supposed to improve collagen - I have yet to see signs of that, but for overall skin texture I really rate it. Mine is the Current Body one that looks like a weird Halloween mask.

Hello!

Please don't panic, it's worst in your mind that you think it looks!

Re microneedling, I bought an at home Dr Pen microneedling kit (from Amazon). I'm seeing gradual improvements with my skin. I use it every month and slowly increase the depth. Some great demo videos on YouTube for guidance.

Best of luck.

@AcneHelpMe my close relative is an expert on these things. She is away on holiday at the moment.

If you pm me in a couple of weeks I will ask her what she suggests.

Btw I think you’re beautiful 😊 and you really shouldn’t get yourself down about it x

I agree with Salicylic acid products.
Im sorry you’re feeling so unhappy, I went through this for years.
Like you, I have oily and dry skin.
At first, I used too much Salicylic acid which made my skin flake off.
I learnt to layer a thin amount (acnecide can be bought over the counter) and once my skin got that tight feeling after a few minutes, I would then put moisturiser on top. It does take a few weeks though and you might have to experiment.
Have you ever had a full thyroid panel done? I found out my thyroid was under active and once treated, my skin has improved by 90 per cent.
These days I just get the odd hormonal spot or two.
Aside from that, your GP could help.

Have you tried Skin and Me? You send them photos and they prescribe a formula to suit you. It's helped my skin massively.

If the picture is an accurate representation of your skin then it looks the same as mine and I never thought this was considered that bad!

You could use a primer and foundation to even out the colour. Or just ignore it and don't worry. I wouldn't go near microneedling personally

I’m sorry that you’re having these feelings OP. One thing I will say is that we perceive our “flaws” as being 10x more prominent than others around us do. The people around you will see all the things they admire and love about you, and all the good you bring into their life. With regards to practical suggestions, products with salicylic acid in them (including daily cleanser and a baby powder) worked wonders on my skin issue. Granted, mine was on my bum not my face, but when I train intensly (I live in a hot, humid climate), I get really bad bum rash from friction of my shorts against sweaty skin (lovely 😂). But I picked up a couple products with that ingredient in and it disappeared. I’m sending you a big hug 🤗