A Facial Mask that Works!

      Enough! I have had it with acne. My dermatologist said that my skin would clear up after puberty, but he was wrong. I still get those persistent white heads and the ugly black heads, when will it stop? A consultant from Progressive Health said, "How long it takes for acne to clear depends on a lot of factors. In some people, acne clears early after adolescence and with little treatment. However, most people are not so lucky."  I don't feel lucky at all. Some of you may be curious about the different types of acne, well here you go. You could have:

•  Whiteheads- these develop from the total blockage of the pores by sebum, bacteria and dead skin cells. These plugs of greasy mixture are seen as tiny white spots on the surface of the skin, and they don't last as long as black heads.
• Blackheads- these develop from the partial blockage of pores by sebum, bacteria and dead skin cells. This mixture pushes out to the surface of the skin but the black specks are actually formed by the oxidation of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color, in the air. They are stable and can be difficult to clear off.
•  Papules- these are seen as red, inflamed and tender bumps on the skin. They look ripe enough to pop but papules should be left alone since aggravating them will only make them break out in larger numbers and cause extensive scarring.
• Pustules- these are inflamed red circles with white or yellow centers. Pustules are just pimples, and they can be carefully squeezed to pop.
• Nodules- these are not a type of lesions like the above. They are swollen acne spots appearing as large, hard and painful bumps under the skin. They should never be squeezed since they can easily cause acne scars. Nodules can flare up repeatedly when aggravated.
• Cysts- these are similar in appearance to nodules. However, cysts are filled with pus. They are also large, swollen, painful bumps. They should not be squeezed and they can cause acne scars.
• Acne Scars- these are produces as the wounds caused by aggravating any of the above lesions and nodulocystic presentations of acne tries to heal. Acne scars can be simple indentations on the skin, have a wave-like appearance or form keloid structures.\

Today I conducted a little experiment where I mixed some things togther to make a facial mask. Up until now I have tried Clean & Clear, Proactive, Neutregena, and natural recipes. Bottomline is that nothing worked. Here's the thing, I do drink water, eat healthy, and feel unstressed so...what is the problem? Along the way I discovered that my skin type is oily, and I have sensitive skin. What a terrible combo am I right. So I mixed the most interesting thing together and here is what they are:

The application is easy and painless, after it dried I was it off nice and easy with a water lather. My mom and I both enjoyed it and love the results. My face feels fresh, clean, and tight. 

From Adolescent to Grown Adult

        It's safe to say that this journey has been a long one. Still, I remember my freshmen year and how new everything was. High school was definitely a learning period for me and a bunch others. Along the way adolescents should have learned social skills, common sense, good habits, and quality information. Who really did all of those things? Social skills, sure, but good habits? Man I was lucky to ignore all the bad habits that I learned. If I'm being honest then all the "quality information" that adults (such as teachers, elders, and parents) tried to teach me went in one ear and out the other. Now, I'm on my way to college and a new chapter of my life has opened. New car, New campus....New problems. Already I've seen friendships diminish, while others try to desperately hang on to whats left. Not me, my circle is so small its a period. Just kidding! All of my friends are great and we're keeping in touch. its funny how we went from face-to-face conversations to phone calls every day, almost, but it happened and we make effects to hang out, which are very successful. I know that others can't sing that happy tune. Such is life, we lose some some and then we gain some. instead of losing some I keep gaining and hopefully this trend will continue. 

       Parents love giving speeches. I find it really convenient that they are ready to release you into the world at eighteen and just as your walking through the golden doors of freedom they say, "Pay your own bills."Like seriously! what are bills. I know now, they are little pieces of hate mail sent to destroy your life. How am I supposed to pay tuition, and pay for my car, my books, my food, gas, my phone bill, and not die? It's almost impossible and yet some survive. If you thought this was my life, think again. My mom has proven herself to awesome. I can stay home for free and my tuition is paid for thank to scholarships. all that leaves is the little stuff and that's okay because I have a rock beside me and she won't let me fall...too hard. Still, this is the time to make mistakes, better now then later when it really counts. If you've followed my journey then thanks. I will keep posting and you can keep reading. Til next time......