Acne- I Hope I don’t get Cystic Acne again!

Last time I was off the pill I got Cystic Acne.  To battle this, I was using natural remedies, like garlic, olive oil, chamomile to pharmaceuticals such as Benzac 5 and 10%. I even got Glycolic Peels done and it kind of helped, but I am now left with skin discolouration, scars and pits all over my face. Over the years it has slowly healed, however I notice them.

I don’t wish Cystic Acne on anyone!

NORMAL SKIN                                                            CYSTIC ACNE

Currently my face is pretty good. I do get a pimple every few weeks, typically around my period. Every day I use Olay Thermal Skin Polisher ($20 from Woolworths), which helps get the gunk off my face, including foundation makeup. I love the warm sensation it gives me when I mix it with water.

So far whilst off the pill I have had minimal pimples, even during my recent periods. I have been a bit more diligent with my face washing and trying not to touch my face, to avoid bacteria popping up.

Also have started using Biore Triple Action Toner and Biore Moisturiser, around $10 each at Woolworthes. Hopefully this will help a bit more with the recent pimples I've been getting from not getting my second period yet.. Pimples starting all around the hairline and they are big and annoying!!

My foundation makeup by NARS SHEER GLOW ($68 from Mecca Cosmetica CBD) is also wonderful as it has anti-bacterial elements which help repair the skin. I’m the Santa Fe colour. Sheer Glow's silky fluid delivers immediate hydration, evens skin tone and leaves the skin brighter and more radiant. Used daily, your skin's texture and tone improves becoming softer, smoother and more luminous. Sheer Glow Foundation provides all-day weightless and buildable coverage, with a natural radiant finish. For Normal to Dry Skin.

It contains powerful anti-oxidants to protect skin from free radicals and turmeric extracts to improve skin's radiance and tone, which I have definitely felt!

Treatments for scarring I’m looking into eventually getting done once I save up enough money (many more years sadly!):

 Brazilian Beauty - Derma Rolling and IPL Laser Skin Rejuvenation 

Dermal Rolling is the perfect treatment for you! Dermal Rolling stimulates collagen and elastin fibres in the skin to help diminish the signs of acne scarring and pitting.

If you're looking for a permanent acne scar treatment, plump and firm your skin with IPL. There is no better acne scar treatment!

Anyone else suffered from Cystic Acne and how did you deal with it?

Do you also use NARS Sheer Foundation range? What are your thoughts?

Have you tried Olay Thermal Skin Polisher or the Biore products and what did you think of them?