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Give up the pill – and get spots

Give up the pill – and get spots

Spots after puberty? No, please no!

This must happen to many of us, so I want to share my solution to this problem.

I stopped taking the contraceptive pill, to prevent hormonal imbalance. Well, that works: the hormones are good now BUT what about my skin?

Waking up with more & new blemishes is not fun. This brings back memories of being a spotty teenager. Some of us are lucky, but it seems I am the opposite.

So why was I getting spots? I am on very healthy diet. I drink 2 or more litres of water daily. I use certified organic beauty products only. And I exercise regularly in fresh air.

Only one answer came up: hormones. So the choice was, have a healthy hormonal balance and spots, or go back on the pill. I chose spots, because I want to stay healthy, and I hope that my skin will soon stabilise.

My routine to deal with blemishes

Note: when using products as mentioned here, look for certified organic.

Twice daily cleansing
Nightly exfoliate
Nightly apply product that helps break down impurities, while bringing moisture, clarity to skin
Twice daily skin conditioner with nutrients (look for water-soluble botanicals, organic herbs, vitamins and essential oils)
Twice daily moisturizer
Every third night use a green clay-base mask for problem skin (ingredients to look for: organic echinacea, witch hazel to tone and purify, organic lavender, lemon myrtle)
Sometimes I mix the green clay mask and apply it only on the spots, to prevent drying out the skin

Twice weekly remove spots by squeezing gently with the fingertips. For more on this, see topic ‘Six solutions for skin trouble’. If you have persistent acne, get professional advice from a dermatologist and a beautician.

As a result, I have it under control. But it will take a while for my body to completely detox & balance itself.

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