7 Things That Made Me Confident With Adult Acne

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7 Things That Made Me Confident With Adult Acne

Ugh adult acne! When I turned 20 and only had had a few pimples here and there, I thought I was finally on the other side and safe from anymore acne. WRONG. In my early twenties, I got the absolute worst breakout of my life which ended up covering my face with cystic acne. To be completely honest, more than the looks of it, it was the physical pain it caused me that bothered me the most.

If you’re in the same situation, I want to share 7 things that actually helped me accept my adult acne.

1. Being Open About It

Cue the neighbor telling me “oh are you sick?”! I mean, i get it but also can you not?? After a while, I decided that talking about my acne and educating others was a better move than just getting frustrated with people. Opening up about my acne struggles made a huge difference. When people stared, I felt self-conscious, but explaining my situation helped reduce the awkwardness. Sharing not only educated others but also helped me feel less alone in my struggle.

2. Learning About Acne Statistics

Discovering how widespread adult acne is was a turning point. According to a study carried out on a total of 1,013 men and women showed that the prevalence of acne was 50.9 percent, 35.2 percent, 26.3 percent, and 15.3 percent among women aged 20 to 29 years, 30 to 39 years, 40 to 49 years, and 50 years and older, respectively. Learning that nearly half of women in their twenties face this issue, and many continue to do so later in life, made me feel part of a larger community grappling with the same issue.

3. Enjoying Life No Matter What

Continuing with my passions, like singing and songwriting, reminded me that I’m more than my skin. Even though I had bad acne, I continued performing on stage, sometimes in front of thousands of people at local festivals. Hearing people liked my music reinforced the idea that my talents and contributions mattered more than my appearance.

4. Letting It All Out

Moment of truth here! Allowing myself to feel sad and cry about my acne was cathartic. It’s important to acknowledge your feelings, but also to remember that these moments of sadness don’t define your entire day or your worth.

5. Learning From Others’ Experiences

There was a girl in my high school who had lots of acne on her face. At the time, I didn’t at all. The thing was that she was dating one of the cutest guys in school and they had a cute and healthy relationship. Not knowing I would later experience the same, her story left a mark on me. Years later, when it was my turn, her story helped me see that my acne didn’t have to define my life. I like to think that at the time, life was preparing me for what was to come.

6. Helping Others

Creating a YouTube channel to share my journey and connect with others facing similar struggles gave my experience purpose. Knowing I could help others feel less alone was incredibly rewarding and helped me see my situation in a new light.

7. Using Makeup as a Tool

On days when I wanted to look in the mirror and not focus on my acne, makeup was a helpful tool. It allowed me a break from my skin concerns and helped me accept myself more fully on tough days.

8. Shifting My Focus

Deciding to not let acne dominate my life was a significant step. By removing some mirrors from my house, concentrating on my overall health and fitness, and focusing on my goals and hobbies, I found a healthier perspective on my appearance and self-worth.

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