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How I Keep Even My Acne-Prone Skin Clear AF

It's hard to keep your skin clear year-round, but these are my keys to success!

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May 28, 2019

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How I Keep Even My Acne-Prone Skin Clear AF

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My skin used to be my biggest insecurity. I had very oily, red, acne-covered skin that prompted middle and high school bullies to call me pizza face. It was a rough time, but over the past two years, I have completely cleared my skin.

Obviously, I still have the occasional breakout, but this has helped my overall complexion drastically.

New face washing routine.

When my acne first started around age 12, I would only wash my face at night. It seemed like the right thing to do, it washed off all the dirt accumulated during the day. However, I would not wash my face in the morning before putting on a full face of makeup. HUGE mistake on my part. Even though you wash off all the dirt at night, you can accumulate dirt and sweat while sleeping overnight too, so you should try and wash your face twice a day. Mind you, I had very oily skin, if you have dry skin this may not be the best routine for you.

Moisturize!

As a young teen, I thought since I had oily skin I shouldn't moisturize my skin. That is the worst decision you can make! Very often, the reason you are oily is that your skin is compensating for the lack of moisture in your skin, so not moisturizing is actually making it worse. I was surprised that when I started moisturizing, I was far less oily! Thinner moisturizers have been better for me since thick ones tend to make the skin feel heavier.

Drink lots of water!

When I was a freshman in high school, I barely drank any water. Not only is that bad for your overall health, but your skin suffers from dehydration too. Over the past two years, I have started drinking between three quarts to a gallon of water per day. This may seem like a lot, but with a 32-ounce reusable water bottle and a straw lid, it makes drinking water much easier. You could also try unsweetened, flavored water if you're not a big fan of drinking plain water.

Silk Pillowcase

This is quite the investment, but if you truly want to see your skin improve, it is worth the money! Silk pillowcases are great for skin and hair health and ever since switching to one, I have seen a great improvement in not only my acne but the redness on my face too. Cotton can sometimes irritate the face, especially if you are a stomach sleeper like myself. Silk pillowcases are smooth and make sleeping more comfortable, but more importantly, make your skin and hair health improve.

Skincare is different for everyone, and these things may not work for you, but maybe it at least sparks some inspiration for you to start a new skincare routine or just treat your skin for a day! I wish you all a summer of clear skin and smiles.

Editor's note: The views expressed in this article are not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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1. Thank you for laughing at my jokes, even when they really aren’t funny.

2. Thank you for singing unbearably loud with me all the time.

3. Thank you for letting me vent to you for hours about anything and basically being my personal therapist.

4. Thank you for ordering pizza with me at 2 in the morning.

5. Thank you for all the movie days when we don’t feel like moving.

6. Thank you for being my workout buddy everyday.

7. Thank you for sharing your closets with me.

8. Thank you for taking naps with me at random hours during the day.

9. Thank you for cleaning our home with me when we absolutely need to.

10. Thank you for all the rides when it’s late and you don’t want me to walk home alone in the dark.

11. Thank you for studying with me in our kitchen when we didn't want to go the library.

12. Thank you for making dinner with me.

13. Thank you for helping with my hair, makeup and outfit every time we go out.

14. Thank you for taking countless ugly pictures with me.

15. Thank you for not judging me when I go too long without showering.

16. Thank you for making our apartment feel like a second home.

17. Thank you for being there through all of our boy troubles.

18. Thank you for giving me a hug when I feel homesick.

19. Thank you for getting excited with me when one of us gets a good grade on an exam.

20. Thank you for still being my friend and not judging me when I say or do dumb things.

21. Thank you for telling me what I should do when I am sick.

22. Thank you for dancing horribly with me everywhere we go.

23. Thank you for staying up super late with me when we aren’t tired or can’t sleep.

24. Thank you for being super weird with me.

25. Thank you for all the unforgettable college memories.

26. And most of all, thank you for being the best friends a girl could have.

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6. "I should call my smart friend about this."

7. "I’m going to fail. I’m going to fail."

8. "I’m dropping out of school."

9. "What grade do I have to get on the final to pass the class?"

10. "Oh, no, I have to do good."

11. "I shouldn’t have procrastinated all semester."

12. "I wanna go to bed."

13. "We did not learn this!"

14. "I should go get food."

15. "Why do we even have finals?"

16. "I don’t want to be at the library."

17. "Get off your phone."

18. "I can watch Netflix for like 20 minutes and then go back to studying."

19. "I shouldn’t have watched Netflix."

20. "You have to study now!"

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Remember you’re the one who can fill the world with sunshine. — Snow White

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Always let your conscience be your guide. — Jiminy Cricket

To infinity and beyond. — Buzz Lightyear

Life is a journey to be experienced, not a problem to be solved. — Pooh

Let it go. — Elsa

If you can't say something nice, don't say nothin' at all. — Thumper

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