12 weeks before fully effective but obliterated my cystic acne. if you have less severe acne you can get adapalene 0.1% (differin gel) without a prescription. do some research first of course but this stuff changed the game for me. apply before bed every night and follow up with a moisturizer if necessary. note that some people experience a purge where their acne gets worse before it gets better because the cream works by increasing the rate of cell turnover, so whatever acne is lying latent under your top layer of skin will get pushed to the surface. if it’s not clear, i have a long history of acne problems. hmu if u need more hot tips
Aug 16, 2024
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this stuff saved my skin!!! it is a retinoid though so it might get a little worse starting to use it before it gets any better! but it genuinely worked for me with time! i barely break out anymore! hope it helps ☺️
Aug 16, 2024
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& go to a dermatologist for it - IME differin (otc) did not work much but i know for some it does. i use a prescription retinol which has worked super well. also when you start you must commit to SPF daily, keeping skin extra moisturized, and be mindful of what you can’t use much of anymore (like salicylic acid, toners, etc)
caveat - if you have severe, deep scarring (like from cystic acne) it will not do much, ask your dermatologist for alternatives
May 12, 2025
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Aug 21, 2024
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i am not particularly religious but the serenity prayer has always struck me as incredibly sage and powerful. there are variations on the wording but the general idea is:
god grant me the serenity to accept the things i cannot change, the courage to change what i can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
has gotten me through many tough days
Aug 28, 2024
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hand to mouth. get back in touch with your primal side
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