Story of My Complexion and Me

WARNING : MANY HIDEOUS PICTURES OF ME W/O MAKE UP!

I know a lot of you guys have been asking me about how I improved my complexion, so this is my secret/story! :)

About 1.5 years ago, a friend of mine commented that I shouldn't call myself a girl, because I don't take care of my complexion. I didn't go for regular facials, which caused my face to develop a lot of black and white heads.

This is a picture of me before I had started going for regular facial treatments, with 2 way cake on and as you can see , there is some redness on my nose and the area around my lower cheeks. What I'd usually do was to slap on more foundation to conceal these redness.


Now I know you guys are probably thinking, "Whaatt.. You're complexion is not bad at all!" Yup, until I went for my first facial treatment in years and had all the hidden black and white heads extracted.

I headed to Amore Fitness Boutique Spa for my first facial treatment. The therapist had assessed my skin type, which was oily and had then recommended that I do a Dermo-Purifying Facial Treatment, which is "designed to rebalance oily skin, thanks to sebo-regulating, mattifying and purifying active ingredients."

This picture was taken right after my first facial treatment,

Yes, my skin was very clogged and congested because I didn't take care of it despite my mum's constant naggings! After my first facial treatment, I was advised not to use any foundation because it would further clog my skin. So from there, I completely stopped using make up altogether for about 4-5 months.

Ever since my first facial treatment, I had made it a point to go for a regular facial each month! The next few pictures were taken after every facial treatment that I had undergone.



And after my 4th or 5th facial treatment, I started breaking out in acne :'( I hear many people going, "ARE YOU SURE?!" Nah, proof!

Acne can be caused by several factors, such as stress and hormonal imbalances. However, from my personal experience though, I had an outbreak because the first few facial sessions that I had gone through, had only cleared the visible black and white heads, and not the excess sebum that is trapped on the underneath. Once that had been cleared, the excess sebum that is clogged on the underneath can now come out. Thus, the outbreak.

My acne problem was so bad, that even with BB cream, you can clearly see the acne and blemishes. I didn't want to apply concealer directly on the acne, fearing that it might further clog my skin. This problem continued for about 3 months before it started to heal!

After my 10th treatment or so, my complexion is left with just some redness and scarring,

This was taken about 2 months ago! :)


To date, I do have various scarrings due to my acne, but they are hardly visible except for the one above.

The improvement of my skin condition did not only stop at the treatments that I had been undergoing at Amore Fitness Boutique Spa. Having good skin, also means having the discipline when it comes to home care.

I had purchased a Dermo-Purifying Mask (which is the mask that is also used during my treatments) from the spa and use it once or twice a week, depending on the condition of my skin. What I have noticed is that, this mask would calm my skin and cause it to be less inflamed. And this is one of the products that I swear by.

I had also purchased a Dermo-Purifying Gel, which I had used to treat my acne. Another product that is really awesome, but very expensive for upkeep. These two products had really worked wonders for my skin!

However, due to the Dermo-Purifying treatments that is very drying for the skin, my skin type has now changed from oily to dry. So now, I only use the Dermo-Purifying Mask, once a week, if not when needed. Other than that, I use hydrating masks and products to ensure that my skin doesn't become excessively dry.

I am really glad with the outcome of my skin condition and after the experience that I've had with my complexion, I have now become more disciplined in looking after my skin!

Here's a comparison from my first facial treatment, to the most recent! :)

Stay tuned for my next entry, about part 1 of my recent experience at a facial session at Amore Fitness Pte Ltd, that they have kindly sponsored me with! :)