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Acne

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RosieEffect · 06/04/2019 22:58

Had my beautiful lg 3 weeks ago and about a week/10 days ago my skin went crazy. I have the worst acne I've had since school. It's small red spots or whiteheads all over my jaw, neck, chest, as well as cheeks and forehead. I just want to go out and meet up with friends to introduce my baby but I'm so embarrassed. I've maintained my same skin care routine since before her birth of cleanser, toner, day/night cream and had the best skin of my life when she was born. I've never had great skin and it was actually better in pregnancy than before but it's now worse than ever. I know it's hormonal but I'm so upset about it.

Does anyone know of anything I can do/try?

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CallMeRachel · 06/04/2019 23:09

Congratulations on your new little one. I'm sorry to hear about your skin, mine was the same. I had big cystic acne all round my neck and jawline after birth, for a few years. Roaccutane didn't even fix mine.

I still suffer now and have definitely found a link with dairy products, alcohol and my skin flaring up.
Ive started using Lacura Glycolic Skin exfoliating pads and toner and these have made a huge difference.

acd2019 · 15/04/2019 00:11

Nked face skin peels work great for and cleared up my skin after birth within a couple of weeks :)

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