Some signs that tell you your skin is improving, apart from being complemented by others, are being able to get out of the house bare-faced and being confident about having your picture taken even without makeup.
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| My macho pitbull, Maxx, wearing my laboratory glasses |
I'm now able to go out of the house (to review school, to my home-care patients, and for errands) without having to put powder on! I must confess that I never dared step out of the house without dusting powder on my face.
Also, I no longer frown at the camera if I'm not wearing my thick liquid foundation. I worry less about how I'd look like in photos without all that heavy makeup.
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Maxx took up acting skills some few months back he's waaay better than local actor, Aljur Abrenica (sorry, fans) |
Again, my skin is faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar from perfect. But I'm loving the big improvements it has achieved to-date. Good skincare line + a good derma = better skin!
Skincare products I use:
AM: Acne Soap (from derma)
: Clinique Toner 2
: Hamilton or Lab 46 sunblocks (used interchangeably depending on how oily my skin is; Lab 46 not recommended o dry-skin days)
PM: Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil (on commute days or if makeup was worn) OR kojic soap (from derma)
: I alternate Pond's Cold Cream to make sure I don't finish up my Shu Oil too fast (haha, I still don't have anyone to buy for me from Duty Free)
: Local Obagi every other night (glowing solution>retinoic acid gel alternated with glycolic cream>brightening cream
: Clinique Turnaround concentrate on non-Obagi nights
: Acne lotion, spot treatment, if pimples come up
Frequency of Derma Visit: from twice a month ---> bi-/tri-monthly visits :)
Improvements: skin clarity, texture and tone; pore size (not dramatic though); post-acne marks/blemishes; acne scars are present but their discoloration has diminished hugely therefore seem invisible and shallow; occurence of cystic pimples on the Tzone and cheeks; amount of oil on the face (I shifted from Clinique toner 3 to 2)
Points of Improvement: complete removal of acne scarring that becomes obvious under certain lightings
wow!
ReplyDeleteim so happy for you,sis!
^_^
maxx is so cute wearing that glasses!
hahaha
ps:
can't wait to see you
^_~
You look fabulous! :) Good for you! It's good that you found a skin regimen that works! ^_^
ReplyDeletewow that is nice, me too I really need to do something with my super bad skin. La pa kasi budget hehe..But I will soon.. hehe. your pix with maxx is uber cute and kulet hehe!
ReplyDeleteNice, so happy for you! I hope it stays that way and gets even better pa! don't we all wishes that? :D Congrats on the gorgeous photo without makeup!
ReplyDeletestill looks pretty even without make up. Sana ako rin. hahaha :))
ReplyDeletefollowed u pala :D
thanks beauties :D
ReplyDeletejealous of my dog maxx because he has an even better skin (pimple- and scar-free!)...
awww...happy you found a skin that does something...at least in a good way...
ReplyDeleteOh my maxx is huge! very CUTE! does he bite?
@ Lousie
ReplyDeletehe's not really huge, HUGE. He's just bulky on the chest and shoulders. he can still be quite 'smaller' (or lower? idunno) when beside other pitbulls.
all i know is he's CUTE. he acts like a toy breed i tell ya!
nope, he doesn't bite humans. he'd even play with burglars (think: akyat bahay) for all he cares.
pitbulls are NOT GOOD GUARD DOGS. i rest my case.
you look great!! i use to never the house w/o make up too!! great photos and cute dog <3
ReplyDeleteMaxx is so cute with that glasses. still a macho dog. :D
ReplyDeleteExcited to see you girls on Sunday! :P
You look great! I'm so glad you found a skincare regimen that works for you.
ReplyDeleteMaxx is so cute! :)
so love your big doggy! and I envy the fact that you can go bare, how I wish I can do the same sooon..
ReplyDeletethat's nice to know! Im a dog lover but have been reserved about pitbulls and rottweilers...news makes them seem like dogs that just "snap!*
ReplyDeleteawww now I want a dog like max!
Teka... ako ang star ng post na 'to ah, bakit si maxx ang mas napapansin?
ReplyDelete@ Augustalolita
thanks, sweets! :) high five on being able to go out without makeup on!
@Pammy
see you on Sunday :)
@ Gio
Yup, im so happy i found one that worked for my troubled skin.
@ Hollie
it wasnt until i realized that i have to invest in skincare products that i got better skin. :) so i cut down on makeup costs and went for cleansers, moisturizers, serums that made my skin look better.
@ Louise
wanna borrow Maxx for a while? :D
Haha...I love that pic of Maxx with the glasses! XD So cute. Your skin looks better and better each time. I love the glow you have. :D
ReplyDeleteHave fun shopping this weekend!
(Fine dining restos are nice but as long as the food's good, it really doesn't matter where you are. :)
Was the same way. Really happy for you!
ReplyDeleteYou look a lot younger than i am because of your skin, and i'm only 15 :/ I really want to have a skin color like yours. We have the same color (your skin color) Can you teach me how? :)
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