Dealing with Hormonal Acne: A PCOS Journey

Y’all, another update from a PCOS girlie, and I must say my hormonal acne is getting out of control! Actually, my hormones have not been my friend lately, mentally, physically, and aesthetically! But let’s focus on the acne, which is my biggest insecurity. I have been breaking out since February, and I think it is stress with a mix of PMS; all roads point to PCOS, and I’m going through a hormonal breakout! 

I’m annoyed and frustrated with my skin, which is affecting my overall mood and ability to show up for myself. I must restore the mood and vibes because summer is approaching, and I’m ready to have fun! You can read through the blog and see all of the radical and subtle steps I have taken to inflate my self-esteem and self-worth, like this bad economy. Still, I am ready to try a new approach. 

Obviously, it was time to change up the skin care routine. I’m good with washing my face twice daily and adding all my creams and serums, but it needs some edits. I am minimizing the use of wash cloths on my face and using toner after each wash. I have noticed I need toner because a cleanser is not enough. I am still researching an exfoliator or a skin peel, so stay tuned for that. I need to increase my hydration and use fruits and veggies to help with that. It does wonders for my skin. With the increase in hydration, I also added to my vitamin intake. After a few months with this new routine, I’ll share a full update and review.

I’m going to switch up my love language for myself and start spoiling and giving myself gifts when, for lack of better words, I feel ugly. Since my skin is the cause of my negative emotions, I threw away all of my makeup brushes and indulged in a new pink set and skin care products. I bought two new face masks to purify and brighten the skin. And, of course, tea and candles to set the vibe. 

I was overdue for new makeup brushes, but I need to break the habit of justifying spoiling myself and just do it! The purchases did lift my spirit a bit, and the acne is slowly calming down, just not fast enough. I will treat myself to a spa day. I have been pushing it off for over a year, which may be why my skin is rebelling against me. I desperately need TLC, and I’m the best person to give it to myself. 

Full transparency, I am fighting the urge to indulge in my bad habits of punishing myself. I know logically I am doing my best, and this is just part of being a PCOS girlie, and that’s what I am going to focus on. I am doing my best, and as I take the necessary steps to calm down my breakout, I will also show myself extra love and care. 

 As I go through this next cycle, I will book a spa day and buy myself flowers because I deserve it. Regardless of how I feel at this moment, I know I am beautiful, and the PCOS systems just add an extra spice to my aesthetic.