Time flies, when you’re having fun! Monday is here and I am so excited to share with you my acne story. Ok, acne is definitely not something I get excited about, but when it has to do with how I finally beat acne, then isn’t that worth celebrating for? Let’s go!
This shouldn’t come as a shock to some but I love skincare more than makeup. I am definitely a ‘skin first’ person and if I can get away with not wearing any makeup at all, I would. Unfortunately, adult acne has no mercy and months ago, I finally came face to face to one (pun unintended). I have switched my routine multiple times and for the first time, choosing the right skincare for me felt extremely overwhelming – and stressful!
But as someone who believes in silver linings and unicorns, when a friend of mine recommended a product that seemed to tick all my skin woes, despite my skepticism, I went for it. And thank goodness I did! Because now I can confidently say to you that True Botanicals Pure Radiance Oil – Clear (formerly known as Balancing Oil) is a lifesaver. I was told in about 2-3 week tops; I should start seeing some improvement.
Here’s the thing about knowing a timeframe, your expectations start to soar and then you end up feeling agitated. Is it working or not? You start asking questions like, why do I still have this huge bump on my chin that’s looking like a chin on its own? Or when you wake up all happy in the morning only to find another spot on your jawline. Like, seriously?
Never fret, my friend. Here’s what I’ve learned over the years … our skin does take time to heal. It really does. And on top of that, there are many factors that can affect the healing process, like our environment, diet, habits, hormones, as well as our emotional stability. Yes, stress can wreak havoc to our body from the inside and out. What I’m saying is, hang in there and let the product does its job.
I always thought that oily face + facial oil relationship would never work. Wrong! In fact, oils have so many beneficial properties that can help with oily and blemish prone skin, and my experience proved just that. They help dissolve other lipids i.e. excess sebum that causes acne, hence clearing congestion.
Take True Botanicals Pure Radiance Oil – Clear for instance, this one works like a charm on my skin because it is filled with anti-bacterial oils (Helicrysum) to eliminate infection and contains soothing anti-inflammatory properties that heal wounds and help minimize scarring. It is also high in linoleic acid (Hemp, Pumpkin and Grape Seed Oils) to balance skin’s sebum production. I could see that my acne was starting to clear up while my pores look visibly smaller.
Pure Radiance Oil – Clear is concocted beautifully to a tee that I find relaxation in its wonderful aroma. Lavender Oil, one of the ingredients, definitely plays a significant role here, and I love it! I treat myself to 2-3 drops or more and mix it with my toner (from Mario Badescu) as my perfect moisturizer combo. The oil is absorbed quicker and my skin feels supple and well-hydrated after, minus all that greasy feeling.
It’s true that not every product that works for me might work for you and vice versa, but with the caliber of ingredients packed in this facial oil, I truly believe that this one is worth trying and the investment.
These days, I opt for the less is more skin care routine, disregarding the extras I added in between before, and I couldn’t be happier. I still use the same cleansing and toning products and only switched my moisturizer to True Botanicals.
My husband actually pointed out first how my skin has gotten so much better and radiant, and then my friends. I couldn’t hide my excitement and joy, I mean, I love radiance. Don’t you?
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