Skin Issues Vol 2

Skin Issues Vol 1

Another Monday morning but I am in a better mood this week than I was last. The bright and relatively "sunny" weather helps.

Back to topic I started using the Clinique 3 step system June 2011 and my skin is a lot better than it was.

I did not realise how much dead skin I had on my face and neck until the clarifying lotion started sloughing them away.

I have tried other products in between but I always come back to the 3 step system. While it isn't 100% it is at least keeping my skin clear about 60% of the time.

In addition, I am taking the supplements MSM and ALA. I also try to eat fruits, drink lots of water and avoid fatty foods.

I am still on the hunt for something cheaper which is more or as effective as the system.

For my acne scars, I have recently bought the Clinique even better dark spot corrector and so far so good I haven't seen any major improvement.

All in all my skin care regimen is still a work in progress but it is a lot better than it was 2 years ago.

xoxo

EG.

Skin Issues Vol 1

All my life I never had acne. I had a few spots here and there during my time of the month but that was about it.

Now tell me why in my late 20's acne has finally decided to invade my face? Hardly a day goes by when new spots aren't appearing. The worse bit is they ALWAYS leave black spots no matter how careful I am about not picking or touching them.

My once clear face is now covered in black spots and you can barely see my skin :(.

I have tried almost all there is to try. In 2009, I went to see my GP who prescribed Oxytetracyclin which worked to a certain degree. What he failed to tell me was this was going to make my face photosensitive and needed to wear sunscreen/sunblock.

After 6 months, my face got super dark and I got a sunburn!!! sunburn me? I am quite dark so it was quite the achievement. I stopped taking it and all was fine for like 6 months then it came back with full force.

I decided to stop using all products on my face wand was cleansing with my bathing soap and moisturising with E45; bad move!!! The result was super dehydrated and scaly skin. It was just horrendous.

Okay this is too long already. I will continue in volume 2.

xoxo

EG

Monday Blues

It's Monday, I am tired, grouchy and still sleepy yet on my way to work.

I don't know why but I feel so alone today. You see I'm Nigerian but have lived in England for sometime now. My parents and siblings all still reside in Nigeria. I am sort of used to be being far away from them but there are days I wish I could just walk to my mum and tell her all that's bothering me and get the usual reassurance that everything will be alright.

I have been really unhappy for some time now but in reality I shouldn't be. A lot has happened that I should be thankful for.

The Good

1. My brother finally got a job.

2. I am dating a new guy who I love so much and sometimes I feel like this will be my undoing.

3.My mum is moving up at work

4. I am doing really well at work, getting nominated for awards and getting special recognition.

5. I am healthy and alive.

6. Every member of my family is healthy and alive.

7. I still have a job LOL.

The Bad

1. My dad was suddenly retired from work. He's been really unhappy and I worry every day about his state of mind.

2. I broke up with my boyfriend of nearly a decade.

3. I am in a long distance relationship :(

Sigh!!! I have so much to be thankful for, I don't know what my problem is o.

xoxo

EG

Hello :)

So I have never been big on writing to purge but I have gotten to a point in my life where keeping it all in no longer works.

This blog is essentially going to be a diary of my life and some random stuff I think is worth mentioning.

Hopefully you lot will enjoy it and share in my laughs, joys and tears.

xoxo

EG