UPDATE

Yep, still on Accutane—halfway done my third month!

Yes, it is working but very very drying.

I still breakout tho, but definitely not as bad—no more cystic.

However, since I don’t breakout as often, my scars are becoming more prominent. My scars are actually pretty bad haha, I might get a dermaroller after my Accutane run.

My next update will probably be my 6th month!
So excited to finish.

stay sweet x

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WHOA— ACCUTANE

Well, finally. I'm finally on Accutane.
I've always wanted to try this medication since my family doctor won't stop mentioning it to me.

I made a visit to my derma last August 6, and I told him that his last prescription didn't really help and he finally suggested Accutane. Of course, I agreed to it.
He told me about the side-effects and birth control stuff. Also, there were forms that needed to be signed.
Well, the blood test result was good enough and I was able to get my first pack of the medicine.

I'm actually on my 20th day, (I took the pictures earlier).
While taking this medication, pregnancy is a DEFINITE no, thus, the repetitive symbol.
Also, no alcohol, (which was a downer because I turned 19 recently lol).

MY EXPERIENCES // RESULTS (So far):

RECAP: I have moderate to severe acne, and I have tried several acne medications may it be over-the-counter or prescriptions. I suffer from chronic cystic acne. And I've had it since I was 13.

1st week - I experienced massive joint paints especially on my chest, maybe the ribcage? Slight dryness on my lips and face. Experienced a few breakouts. Got a few headaches and was very dehydrated.

2nd week - DRY. DRY EVERYWHERE. Especially on the face (My fault, since I didn't have a proper moisturizer catered for dry skin). My lips also started to get really dry. I finally got the cetaphil moisturizer cream and aquaphor healing ointment --SAVED MY SKIN/LIPS. Still massive joint points. I also learned to constantly drink water. My skin became more sensitive that I had to change my skincare routine. New breakouts once again, and breakouts from 1st week diminished.  Felt tired almost all the time.

3rd week (currently) - Still dry, but the cetaphil cream really helps. More breakouts, no more headaches, dry lips, some joint pains. Pores are definitely shrinking. Whenever I touch my face I don't see oil anymore.

I wanted to document my progress with photos but I didn't really have the time and I'm lazy. Plus, School.

I might post my current skincare routine while on Accutane.

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Medication

Hmm. Prescribed Acne medications. Here we go again, oh here we go again.
So I visited a dermatologist on March and I was prescribed these badboys(?)
Doxycycline and Biacna 

Before purchasing these I read thorough reviews about these and it's very common to take both of these together. Again, it's either a hit or run. Surprise, surprise?

Doxycycline is an oral medication -- it's supposed to prevent acne from the inside while, Biacna--topical treatment (With Retin-A and Clindamycin) is supposed to prevent acne from forming or just rid of the cystic ones before they get worse.

Experience (SO FAR 05/21/15) Started on: March 27 for Doxycycline and March 31 for Biacna

I have noticed a difference on the texture of my skin, but definitely nothing drastic.

I still break out A LOT. I have also noticed that eversince I started taking these I would usually get whiteheads and less cystic. Honestly, cystic are the worst so I'm not complaining. But I have also noticed that I'm break out more towards my neck---under my chin area and my ear area. Idk if it's the make up I'm using or the facewash? Not too sure.

But I have noticed a slight positive result. I'am actually on my second bottle for doxycycline. My derma said to give it 3 months at least...I'll see. Until then, the results are MEH 

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Retin A Micro: ROUND 2?

I was prescribed with Retin A Micro by a doctor (not a dermatologist). Apparently she took accutane a whiiiile ago and it helped with her severe acne. She said that she had to take it twice (2 rounds)--and that she has been using retin-a  ever since. 

However, in my case, I was actually prescribed Retin A in August 2013 and started using it since. 

I used it consistently for about 4 months and I did not notice any drastic improvement. My derma said that it'll get worse before it gets better for about 3 weeks. It did not. Boohoo. So I stopped after 4 months. And did not go back to the derma since then.

Until now.

I visited a different derma this time. He seemed okay--meh. He kind of examined my skin and I told him about my situation with the previous medications I have taken/done.
Thus, he prescribed me doxycycline and ziana. Antibiotic and a topical Gel. I asked if maybe I should go on accutane but he was like let's try this one first.
I have done my research and this medication is either a hit or miss--like any other medication really.

I'm contemplating whether I should actually try this or just go back to the Retin A and see if it actually works this time. Maybe who knows. 

Ugh lol.

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Banish Acne Scars : Vitamin C Beauty Elixir Review

So I decided to give the BANISH line which is founded by one of the beauty youtubers I watch: Perfect Beauty or with the username: daiserz89

Banish Acne Scars is made for--well stating the obvious--banishing acne scars. BANISH. DIMINISH. GET RID OF

PS: Getting rid of my acne scars is my currently MY GOAL IN LIFE!

Funny story, I actually bought this thinking that it was the Vitamin C serum???//? HAHA. My fault. I thought it was a serum that I could just Spray, whenever wherever! Silly me. It's an elixir. I obviously has a lighter viscosity compared to a serum!

I bought this on their website for about CAD $25.00 with the shipping and tax and all

I was too scared to actually try the Banish Kit which they sell for US $69.00 PLUS it was too expensive because with tax all that extra stuff it totals up to CAD $102.00 D A M N.

SCENT: Smells herby? like a mix of all these ingredients. Definitely smells natural. I don't smell any alcohol whatsoever.

RESULTS:
Vitamin C. VITAMIN C. Hmmm. I remember buying a bottle of vitamin C serum which was from OST. My face did not react to it nicely. I got a few tiny pimples. So I stopped for a while and resumed but got the same outcome. So I completely stopped.
So I think the same thing is happening to me with this product?
IT'S SO SAD SO UNFORTUNATE!
I read reviews about this and I really wanted it to work!!!! REALLY BADLY!
However, the reaction is not as bad...they're just really tiny bumps and they're few. But I stopped using it on a daily basis and maybe use it once or twice a month?

But when I do spray, I spray as many times as I want LOL Quenchin' the thirst of mah face!!`!~!

spray nozzle! YAY FOR SPRAYS/PUMPS

COST: Pretty affordable. Says $15.00 on their website.

REPURCHASE: Hmmmm. Maybe not.

Well, I'm thinking of getting their kit now. HmMmM.





STAY SWEET x

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Holy Grail: Bioderma Sensibio Makeup Remover Review

I'm currently on my third bottle!

I have been extremely busy with school, which is why I haven't been able to update since Dec 2014! (WOW). However, I am ready to review Bioderma's Sensibio Makeup Remover! This cleanser/remover has been raved about by several beauty gurus may they be blogger or youtubers!
Thus, I decided to give it a try!

BEST DECISION OF MY LIFE--FOR MY SKIN.

I remember buying this around December of 2014. It's not like I was looking for a new cleanser I just felt like trying it out, so I bought the 250 mL one for CAD 23.00 (with tax). I started using it since.
I religiously applied it on my face. Day and Night.
I would apply it after washing my face in the morning and also after washing my face at the end of the day. Keep in mind that I don't use this alone as a makeup remover since I heavy foundations.
I use it after actually washing my face with Ciracle's Anti Blemish Tea Tree Wash  and with Sephora's Precision Pore Cleansing Pad.
Basically, this product acts as a toner. Yep, I completely stopped using a toner since I started using this.

SCENT: Has a certain fragrance to it and it's pleasant.

RESULTS: 
I have been using it for 3 months and I am so happy with the results. 
I put it on cotton balls ( I used about 3-5 cotton balls until my face is clean).
It has definitely calmed down my regular acne flare up.
It has minimized my cystic breakouts--which I am truly happy about.
My skin tone has definitely improved.
It also made my skin soft.
I have also noticed an improved on the texture of my face!
Ever since I started using this product my skin just improved in general. I stopped getting clusters of cystic pimples. 
Of course I still breakout. This product is not meant to stop acne at all, it is a cleanser after all. However, they're the manageable ones--the ones that would go away a few days later.
I do still get occasional cystic pimples but not horrendous or terrible as before (remembers the CLO and Rosehip oil days -SHUDDERS-)

HAHA Here's some of my used cottonballs with bioderma and the icky remaining makeup on my face -ew-

COST: Of course, it's a high end skincare line so it's pretty expensive. 250 mL: CAD 23.00 , 500 mL - CAD 31.00 ( both with taxes)

REPURCHASE: YES I WOULD KEEP REPURCHASING THIS BABY.




stay sweet xo!

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