tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45184716143115705262024-03-14T01:22:07.908-07:00Happy In My SkinBethany Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03551146217759394208noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4518471614311570526.post-67666915681607980072021-01-13T11:02:00.000-08:002021-01-13T11:02:15.240-08:00Skincare 101<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2-bknxDJgxTjPihAxq6B6rZLncz8nNR8PLiJhu-s2xQxJTVykvYMV82pxFD9c6SM04v2jj1W3VNkRmgL0s7d1wN_yJFCzimy5Vry8-yVyrq-V_xjisrj7PfSOaFK8ZQRhDjuz4qsjhD0/s974/IMG_4895+%25281%2529.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="974" data-original-width="974" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2-bknxDJgxTjPihAxq6B6rZLncz8nNR8PLiJhu-s2xQxJTVykvYMV82pxFD9c6SM04v2jj1W3VNkRmgL0s7d1wN_yJFCzimy5Vry8-yVyrq-V_xjisrj7PfSOaFK8ZQRhDjuz4qsjhD0/s320/IMG_4895+%25281%2529.jpg"/></a></div>
Hello again, I hope you are well! Grab a cup of tea and take 20 minutes to enjoy my latest post.
The UK is currently back in a nationwide lockdown which in consequence means I have had to close the doors to my business for the third time.
I have been trying to use my time whilst not working in the studio wisely and whilst walking on day 1 in lockdown 3.0, I reflected on my previous few months of business and tried to see if there were any gaps I could be working on to enhance it further.
One thing that stood out prominently was sharing my skincare regime with my clients. When in the studio I am asked on a daily basis what I use on my skin to keep it healthy and glowy in appearance.
If you know me or are a client of mine you will already know that unless it is a very special occasion I actually wear barely any makeup daily. A touch of brow mascara, brow gel and mascara completes my day to day makeup!
There are three reasons why I choose not to wear very much makeup daily:
-Firstly, I hate the way it feels on my skin! Now don’t get me wrong I love makeup, I love products and adore testing them out. For someone who hardly wears it my collection is obscene! It is definitely more a psychological thing I would say, which leads me nicely onto reason two...
-I am terrified of it clogging my skin and giving me spots. If you have followed my blog for a while you will know that I suffered bad hormonal acne when I was 20. Really bad. Going makeup free then was absolutely not an option as I was so conscious of my acne. Roll on a few years, my acne clearing and my skin settling, my skin definitely favours being makeup free now and I love it!
-Lastly I prioritise my skincare regime over applying makeup in the morning. I have a two year old and anyone else with little people or who has had little people will know that time for yourself is minimal when little people are in tow. Therefore I prioritise a good cleanse and nice products in the morning over applying a face of makeup!
Your probably gathering by now that my skincare gives me life and I want you to be able to enjoy your skin the same. You may love wearing makeup and it may be part of your identity and that is amazing but just to have the confidence to leave the house makeup free and feel confident if it was desired would be lovely wouldn’t it?
I have shared my routine with clients so often but with it being rather extensive it can get confusing. To simplify matters I decide to create an igtv series over on my Instagram (link below) and this blog post that includes all of the same information with added product benefits and details. Let’s get into it!
AM Skincare Routine
In all honesty I haven’t always cleansed morning and evening. I used to only cleanse at night! However, in lockdown 1.0 I fell in love with skipping workouts. I loved them that much that they have become a staple part of my daily routine Monday-Friday. I may do a weekday morning routine soon thinking about it as that is also something I get regular questions about. Anyway I am getting sidetracked!
With the addition of a thirty minute high intensity workout daily into my morning routine, and being a sweaty mess by the end of said workout, a hot shower and thorough cleanse needed to be introduced into my morning as there was no way I could have gone about my day without. Hence my morning skin care routine was born!
Around the time a new routine was born I was also reading the Caroline Hirons Skincare book (highly highly recommended to all). I took a lot of guidance and tips from this and that gives me a good starting point for my routine...
Post workout I shower. Lots of people would wash their faces in the shower however a tip I took home for Caroline’s book was never to do this! The water will be to hot and damaging for your facial skin so keep that face out of the water, wash that bod, hop out and get in a big snuggly towel to cleanse.
I use The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser (£13.90 150ml) to cleanse both AM and PM. Squeeze a pea sized amount onto your finger tip, you will notice it is like a gel to begin with, rub it between your finger tips and it melts into a gorgeous oil like consistency. Massage into the face, concentrating on any congested areas and also any tight muscles! I clench my teeth in my sleep so often wake with a very tight jaw - a good massage helps ease this. Once you are satisfied you have thoroughly cleansed it is time to remove.
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Until reading Caroline’s book I only ever removed cleanser using my hands under a hot tap. Not any more! I now use a fresh flannel daily. Use one flannel per day and then launder to prevent spot causing dirt and bacteria build up. It is also worth noting that Caroline says to be careful what you wash your flannel in to be kind to your skin. Run your water until it is hot and then saturate the flannel, squeezing before you gently remove your cleanser and wash your face. The benefits from doing this include being gentler to the skin, the heat will open your pores and the flannel's material will give a gentle exfoliation. It is also worth noting then that I don’t dry my face on a towel after using my flannel. The air will dry it very quickly. Let your skin soak up that extra water!
Once I am all cleansed I tone my skin. In the morning I use the Aldi Lacura Healthy Glow Toner (£3.99) It doesn’t come in very often so when it does I always stock up! I would have never thought a few years ago that I would be raving about the Aldi’s skincare products but here I am - I feature my faves in this post. They are all dupes of big name products that work equally as well believe it or not. I pop a few drops onto a cotton pad and wipe all over my face, even under and around my eyes, on my neck, décolleté, behind my neck and then to finish I wipe any excess toner left on my pads on my hands. Your hands are one of the first places to show signs of ageing so the glycolic acid within this toner will help refine the skin giving it that youthful glow. You may notice that I bring my toner right around my eyes. Another Queen Caroline hack! Products that contain an acid have to by law state “do not use on delicate eye area” this will be to cover there back. However these type of products can benefit these areas by gently exfoliating the skin, refining the appearance of pores and stimulating cell renewal to help the skin look brighter and clearer.
Once my toner has absorbed and feels dry to touch I go in with my Forever Awakening Eye Creme (£17.72). Again, the forever products took me by surprise as I didn’t have high hopes for them but actually a few of the products have become firm staples in my routine. I only use a tiny half pea size amount of product for my two eyes and massage the gel like formula into the area surrounding my eye socket bone. If I have any excess product left on my finger tips after doing this I wipe this over my lips. The skin on our lips is similar to our delicate eye area so your lips will thank you! The creme uses peptide technology, collagen and other powerful ingredients. It gorgeously smooths and firms delicate under-eye skin to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, dark circles and puffiness.
Next up is The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% (£8.90 60ml). This high-strength vitamin and mineral blemish formula would be one of the first things on my dessert island list! I can’t even remember how I stumbled across The Ordinary skincare but I am so glad I did!
“Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) is indicated to reduce the appearance of skin blemishes and congestion. A high 10% concentration of this vitamin is supported in the formula by zinc salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid to balance visible aspects of sebum activity.”
“Independent studies suggest Niacinamide is also an effective ingredient for brightening skin tone.”
I pop three drops onto my fingertips and apply all over my face and neck morning and evening. Due to its active ingredients this product can tingle on application - all a good sign it is getting to work! I let this product totally absorb whilst I brush my hair and pop my deodorant on.
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Once my skin feels completely dry it’s oil time! In the morning I use The Ordinary 100% Plant Derived Squalane (£5.50 30ml). I use 8 drops onto my finger tips and apply this to my neck and face, again massaging in well.
“Squalane is a saturated and stable hydrocarbon that is found naturally in the skin. It has very high emollience, is an exceptional hydrator and can prevent ongoing loss of hydration that impairs dermal suppleness. Squalane is non-comedogenic and is suitable for use on all skin types. It can also be applied to hair to increase heat protection, add shine and reduce breakage potential.”
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Whilst my oil is absorbing I tend to get dressed for the day and make the beds. I like each product to have time to absorb as if you don’t let this process happen you wouldn’t benefit from each product.
Once dressed and the oil has absorbed well I apply my moisturiser. For my AM moisturiser I use the Liz Earle Skin Repair Gel (£24). Don’t forget your neck again! I love the gel texture of this product, it’s super lightweight and fast absorbing so will soak in quickly - the perfect pre-makeup moisturiser! The gel is enriched with a blend of moisturising borage oil, avocado oil to smooth and soften, soothing echinacea, toning hops and natural source vitamin E.
Now most days this would conclude my morning skincare. However, if for any reason I’m still feeling a little dull, I do have an extra product that gives a magic glow and even a hue of colour with the right choice of the product. The By Terry Cellularose CC Serum is rather an investment at £61 but it is just beautiful to use. It can be used alone on makeup free days or as a primer underneath your foundation to boost your glow and/ or your colour.
“Enriched with White Rose Stem Cells and antioxidant Vitamin E, the lightweight, quick-absorbing formula enhances luminosity and provides long-lasting protection for a lit-from-within finish.
Innovative light-reflecting technology effectively minimises the appearance of fine lines and imperfections, whilst promoting a radiant glow and a smooth, even skin tone. Blends seamlessly onto lack-lustre skin to leave your complexion looking bright, flawless and refined.”
I personally use apricot glow in winter, this one smoothes and illuminates light to medium skin.
In summer I use Sunny Flash which gives a bronze hue and sun kissed glow to darker skins.
PM Skincare Routine
Very similar to my morning routine, I start my PM routine with a hot shower. Again the rule applies - no face under the water! Once I am showered I wrap myself in a big towel to dry and move onto my skincare.
If I have worn mascara or any facial makeup I douse two wet cotton pads in Garnier Skin Soothing Make-up Remover and use to remove any makeup. The oil in cleansing water solution breaks down makeup so quickly!
I then cleanse using exactly the same product, method and removal as my morning routine below states. Let your face air dry again at this point whilst you prep your toner.
My evening toner of choice is The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution (£6.80). Another dessert island must have! I apply this using a cotton pad all over my face - remember the tip below, even under and around your eyes. Include the neck, décolleté, back of neck and wipe any excess over your hands again.
Glycolic acid is an AHA that exfoliates the skin. This toner offers a mild exfoliation for skin radiance and clarity. The toner will also improve the texture of the skin when continually used every evening. Ideally keep this product to evening use as it will get to work on the skin whilst you rest and sleep. The use of direct acids on the skin can increase the skin's sensitive to the sun so an SPF the following daytime is recommended. If you are new to acids a patch test would be advised before commencing use.
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Next up is another Aldi steal. The Lacura Glycolic Pads. These haven’t been in store for a while now so when/if they will be back in is anyone’s guess. The pads are actually the supermarket's very cleverly done version of the Nip & Fab Glycolic Fix Daily Cleansing Pads, just a fraction of the original brands price. I’d still absolutely recommend the Nip & Fab pads if you can’t get Aldi’s one anymore.
The pads come pre-soaked in resurfacing Glycolic Acid, soothing Witch Hazel and hydrating Hyaluronic Acid and will help improve the skins texture, eliminate dead skin, impurities and brighten the skin.
The same product and routine comes next for my eye cream followed also by the same The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% formula! Again let these soak in before moving onto the next step.
For my evening oil, if my skin is feeling pretty good and hydrated I use the same oil mentioned below, The Ordinary 100% Plant Derived Squalane. If I am feeling rather dry or in need of a treat I use the Lacura Healthy Glow Rose Oil (£7.98 for a pack of two). Rose oil is intensely moisturising and suitable for sensitive skin. I apply this in exactly the same way as the Squalane oil.
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To conclude my night time routine, once my oil has had time to absorb, I go in with the Infinite By Forever Restoring Creme (£56.33). This gel like formula contains over fifteen skin conditioning ingredients, absorbs quickly and leaves skin feeling so soft without feeling greasy or heavy. This product also contains squalene so will support the oil you have just used!
Weekly Skin Treat
Once a week I treat my skin to a peel. I got into skin peels around five years ago and that is when my love of direct acids started! I am currently using The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution (£6.30).
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AHA’s exfoliate the skin’s topmost surface for a brighter and smoother appearance. BHA’s also exfoliate the topmost layers as well having the extended function to clear pore congestion.
“This combined 32% AHA/BHA solution offers deeper exfoliation to help fight visible blemishes and for improved skin radiance. The formula also improves the appearance of skin texture and reduces the look of fine lines with continued use.”
“Note: This formula contains a very high concentration of free acids. We recommend use only if you are an experienced user of acid exfoliation and your skin is not sensitive.
Contraindications: This formula should not be used on sensitive, peeling or compromised skin. Please refer to additional sun protection note and other warnings in provided Directions.”
I use this product only once a week for no longer than 10 minutes. It fits into your evening routine straight after your cleanse and before your toning solution. Remove with the same flannel you used to cleanse (obviously rinsed in fresh warm water.) The peeling solution does tingle on the skin - this is a sign the free acids are at work!
I hope this post will further help and enhance your skincare routines! For any more information or any questions either contact me via email or through my socials.
Love Beth xoxo
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Link to my Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/beautybybstudio"></a>Bethany Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03551146217759394208noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4518471614311570526.post-32658627836288964542020-11-18T10:59:00.004-08:002020-11-18T10:59:54.799-08:00Is this normal? Microblading 101<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtus6COoecllM9h5eoO0yxdVmI7wBJJIHyXbtwMcejyLH-SpxTsxGPxYrbEGp3sJAJ-xMyfrXI0iqDxi5IgcZKmFM0hkS3rl7fYjTKLDtWevUfIVo6YYUJ_JViFHnI2RT9zbVtmwUjyM0/s1702/1E51F775-B0C0-4E34-87A4-80D3A179601A.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="1702" data-original-width="1331" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtus6COoecllM9h5eoO0yxdVmI7wBJJIHyXbtwMcejyLH-SpxTsxGPxYrbEGp3sJAJ-xMyfrXI0iqDxi5IgcZKmFM0hkS3rl7fYjTKLDtWevUfIVo6YYUJ_JViFHnI2RT9zbVtmwUjyM0/s320/1E51F775-B0C0-4E34-87A4-80D3A179601A.jpeg"/></a></div>
Hello! Long time no speak! Life became VERY busy after my last post on here when my littlest was only very young. He's now 27
months old and I now run my own semi permanent makeup and beauty business which feels like a dream come true. I've decided to
use my platform on Blogger to deliver some of my knowledge as an artist/ therapist now aswell as other posts that take my fancy.
I have been a beauty therapist for nine years and wanted to advance my skills this year as I feel the industry is wanting more
and more higher level, results driven aesthetic treatments. I qualified as a semi permanent makeup artist (spmu for short)
earlier this year with KB Pro.
So what's the reason for this post?
Well, I currently specialise in mircoblading and I have noticed a reoccuring question being asked post procedure for my ladies
- Is this normal?
What i am refering to is the healing process of microblading in particular. In this post I would like to break down the healing
process for my current and future clients as well as people considering microblading or those that have had the treatment and
are asking this very question.
In this post i am going to include as much information as possible, with my clients as case study images, regarding the healing
process of microblading from immeditaley after the treatment right upto your topup around six weeks later. I will also break
down what microblading is, who it is suitable for and what to expect from a microbalding service at my studio - Beauty By B.
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<b>What is microblading?</b>
Microblading is a method used to create realistic hair strokes that can mimic lost hairs or give fullness to exisiting brows.
It involves using a disposable hand tool with super fine needles to deposit pigment within the upper dermis layer of this skin.
The semi permanent procedure is suitable for all skin tones. The perfect client for microblading at Beauty By B is one who is
experiencing hair loss, has thinning eyebrows or a cleint who has over plucked when the trend was minimal brows. However the
service is also suitable for those simply wanting to enhance and define their current brows and those that are unhappy with
their natural shape and/or need positional correction.
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<b>What is the difference between microblading and traditional tattooing?</b>
The purpose of microblading is to enhance the natural features of a client. Microblading is soft and subtle – it is meant to look much more natural. Microblading uses pigments rather than ink which is used during traditional tattoos. The pigments are designed and meant to gently fade over time. Fading is not considered a bad thing since it allows the artist and client to make changes to colour and shape over the years as natural colouration and facial changes occur. Pigments during microblading are not as tight and densely packed into the skin as a traditional tattoo. This allows for healed results of very fine, thin, and crisp hair lines. Because the pigment is not as dense it does not last as long but it also does not fade to an unnatural undertone. A colour boost/touch up is usually required between 18-24 months. Touch-ups may be required sooner for oily-skinned clients, those who tan often, or or often expose brow area to certain chemicals (facial peels, chlorine, anti-aging products, etc.). Pigment retention varies depending on skin type, age, aftercare, immune system, medications, certain chemicals, and the type of pigment used.
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<b>What to expect from a microblading treatment at Beauty By B.</b>
A pre-treatment consultation is the very first step of your journey to perfect brows. I either arrange posting this to your
house along with a patch test or book you in to visit me in the studio. The pre-treatment form will cover contra-indications
that may mean the treatment is not suitable for yourself at the present moment. It is important to declare any contra-
indications as failure to do so could be detrimental to your health or the results of your treatment. *Please note patch tests
must be carried out 24 hours before the treatment begins.
On the day of your first treatment you will arrive at the studio and I will take your before photographs and then ask you to fill out a treatment consultation form whilst I apply your pre-numb cream and triple check your pre-treat consult form. Once all forms are filled out, we have had a good chat and I have gained a good understanding of your desired outcome we will mive onto the next stage.
The next stage is deisgning your new brow shape and finding your perfect pigment. These credentials are completely tailored pto you! Using a brow pencil I will design a template of your new brows and only when you are completely happy and confident will microblading proceed. Artistry photographs will be taken before we begin.
To create your new brow template in the skin I will make my "first pass". This can be the most uncomfortable part of the treatment as it is done only with the pre-numb. The feeling is often referred to as "scratchy" but nothing horrendous rest assured! Once the first pass is complete and the skin has been broken I will apply aneasthetic gel to numb the area whilst i begin on the opposite brow. I then repeat this process of working on a brow, numbing that brow and then working on the oppoiste brow until tge desired result is acheived!
Following the treatment I will take after photographs and go through a thorough aftercare with you to ensure your healing journey will be as effective as possible.
The treatment cost includes the initial treatment and a "perfection appointment" around six later. The perfection appointment is essential as in part of the healing process of the first treatment the body can push out a couple of hair strokes so the top up will reinforce the brow and fill in any areas necessary. It also completes the treatment to maximum potential. Please do not worry if your brows dont heal perfectly after your first appointment. Pigment fades 20-40% once healed so we can always go darker or tweak your shape when you return. Some clients may require a third top up to really reinforce the strokes in the skin - this will be charged accordingly.
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<b>What should I not do pre treatment?</b>
Preparing for your microblading appointment is the very first step to acheiving your perfect brows:
-Do not work out on the day of your treatment.
-Do not tint, wax or pluck your eyebrow hairs in the two week window before your treatment.
-Do not take any blood thinners including Fish Oil, Gingko, Biloba, St John's Wort, Evening Primrose Oil or Vitamin E within one week of your treatment. (Prescribed thinners are different, they may be total restrictions or require doctors consent but this is covered in your pre-treatment suitability form) You may resume taking supplements 72 hours after your treatment. Not only do the listed above thin the blood, they can also affect the effectiveness of your aneasthetic.
-Do not take niacin within one week of your treatment.
-Do not exfoliate or have any microneedling done two weeks before your treatment.
-Do not have botox injected within three weeks of your procedure.
-Do not have a facial two weeks before your treatment.
-Do not have sunburnt skin for your procedure or have long unexposed periods of sun.
In order to have minimal bleeding and poor colour retention:
-Do not drink alcohol 24-48 hours before your procedure.
-Do not drink coffee before your appointment.
-Do not take pain relief such as aspirin or ibuprofen as they are blood thinners.
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<b>Will my microblading hurt?</b>
As mentioned above, the feedback from the majority of my clients is that the first pass can feel a little "scratchy" but thereafter is pretty much pain free. I have has numerous ckients fall to sleep it hurts that little thanks to the special numbing procedure I use. Pain tolerance levels will vary from person to person, but every effort is made to keep the client comfortable during the entire procedure as it makes my job easier. Having microblading done during your menstrual cycle may increase discomfort during your procedure. If you smoke, the topical anesthetics used during the treatment will not last as long. If you have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, be aware that this may affect your sensitivity tolerance to the procedure.
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<b>The healing process - an approximate guide.</b>
Day one.
There is a possibility that the brow area could be slighty red and swollen after the procedure dependant on the individual
client's skin sensitivity. The hair strokes will appear crisp, fine, sharp and not to dark immediately after the treatment.
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Day two to five.
As the hairstrokes start to heal the colour will intensify, this is due to the scab formation. The colour has now expanded from 2D to 3D as it is sitting in the top of the skin in the formation of a scab. At this point the brows can look intense and begin to feel itchy.
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Day six to ten.
This point of the healing process can be the most daunting as the scabs start to exfoliate and the brows may look patchy.
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Day eleven to thirty.
At this point the strokes are at their lightest, this is caused by the bodies natural healing process. You may choose to add pencil and/or powder at this stage whilst they appear light. When implanting a product into the skin the bodie's natural reaction is to dispose of the antibodies. The product is drawn deeper back into the dermal layer in an attempt of disposal. Once the body stops trying to fight the product, the colour slowy oushes forward to the surface. The full potential is only seen when the skin has healed fully internally.
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Day 31-50
The true colour could have healed upto 40% lighter or upto 10% darker depending on the skin undertones. The healing efficiency is also effected by the client following the aftercare and the client's health. You will be due for your top up around this point.
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<b>It is worth noting:</b>
-If you are planning a holiday abroad it is worth leaving two weeks between your appointment and going.
-If you have extremely oily skin, microblading will not work as well for you. The constant production of oil can cause the hair strokes to heal with a diffused, softer look.
-If you are a frequent smoker, your pigment may fade sooner.
-If you are iron deficient or Anemic, your pigment may fade sooner and bleeding/bruising may occur during and after the procedure.
-Your appointment will take between 2 and 3 hours depending on how much work is required.
-The sun, UV, chemical peels and topical acids will speed up the fading of your semi-permanent
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months growing your tiny little human. 9 months eagerly awaiting their arrival.
9 months of being plunged into a whole new world of things you never knew
existed and things you didn’t realise could happen. It’s a learning curve
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">Whether it is baby
number 1 or 6, I think all mummies to be try to educate themselves the very
best they can. The world is constantly evolving and therefore the world of
parenting changes rapidly in line with that. From the very first midwife
appointment we are given all sorts of resources to read and digest. I also
enjoyed doing my own research on various topics from the likes of breastfeeding
to vegetarian pregnancy and weaning. </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "&quot" , "serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; margin: 0px;"></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: small; margin: 0px;">This being said, I
have still managed to get to 5 months postpartum and think to myself “I wish I
had of known that!” about a handful of different topics. My blog seems the
perfect platform to share my findings; after all they may be of help to someone
else... </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10.5pt; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">Postpartum Hair Loss</span></u></b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10.5pt; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">Now I did know that
during pregnancy the hair thickens in response to the hormones and obviously
some of that will naturally shed following birth but I was not prepared to lose
the amount I did. I was losing hair whilst brushing, washing, styling, you name
it - it was fur ball city for a good few weeks. The worst part? I went bald in
the temple area on both sides of my head! Yes bald! Mum life is fabulous
right?! </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10.5pt; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">Luckily after
feeling rather conscious of my two new bald spots the hair has started to grow
back. This is amazing news although I feel I have swapped the bald eagle look
for a newly sprouting alfalfa resemblance. Hair loss may not affect everyone,
surprisingly though since I have opened up about it with friends it turns out
it has happened to more people I know than I had realised. It’s something I wish
I’d have been prepared for as it did come as a shock. Pesky hormones!</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10.5pt; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">Postpartum Migraines</span></u></b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10.5pt; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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you need when you are already physically and mentally exhausted post birth of
your little baby. </span></div>
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I started getting frequent migraines following the birth of Oliver around 4
weeks postpartum. I don’t suffer with headaches or migraines usually, I’ve been
very lucky in that respect, so for me to be getting regular ones was definitely
out of character. </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10.5pt; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">Due to exclusively
breastfeeding O and being anti taking medication, I was trying to manage the
migraines by plodding on but I wasn’t succeeding. I told my mother in law who
asked if I was taking a magnesium supplement as she had previously read an
article on the association between low magnesium and migraines. Admittedly I
wasn’t. I was however still taking my pregnancy vitamins as recommended by my
health visitor. </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10.5pt; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">Back at home I
decided to look at the magnesium content in my pregnancy vitamin - it was
present but not as high as a standalone magnesium supplement. I decided to take
an additional supplement for a week to boost my level of the mineral and I also
opted for the breastfeeding postnatal vitamins to try and ensure my needs and
the babies were being met.</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10.5pt; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">A week later and my
headaches had gone. I shared what I’d found with my health visitor when she
visited and she was equally amazed. She specialises in post birth care and
although she was fully aware of postpartum migraines and headaches even she
hadn’t thought of using vitamins to aid recovery. </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10.5pt; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">Whilst reading
various sources I realised something that naively I hadn’t thought of before.
When breastfeeding a baby will take from the mother whatever nutrients they
need. This commonly leaves the mother deficient in various vitamins and
minerals which can have knock on effects. At six weeks old, baby and mother
attend a check with their GP and if all is well with both they are discharged.
I do wonder, should breastfeeding mothers take it on themselves to get a
regular vitamin and mineral check? Every Mum wants their milk to be as
nutritious for their baby as possible and it is important that they can feel their best too! </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10.5pt; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">I found reading
about this subject fascinating. One particular article that is interesting is:</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10.5pt; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10.5pt; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.activationproducts.com/blog/magnesium-why-breastfeeding-moms-need-this-mineral-for-good-health/"><b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">https://www.activationproducts.com/blog/magnesium-why-breastfeeding-moms-need-this-mineral-for-good-health/</span></b></a></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">Diastasis Recti </span></u></b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10.5pt; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">Thank goodness for
YouTube. Seriously! </span></div>
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I not only found out about but also recovered the separation in my abdomen
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">What even is
diastasis recti you may be wondering? Diastasis recti is a weakening of the
abdominal walls in the centre of the abdomen due to pregnancy hormones and the
weight of a baby. Basically a weakening in the tension of the muscle fibres. Not everyone will
experience this however many will. </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10.5pt; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">I watch Anna
Saccone’s vlogs - yes YouTube is my guilty pleasure. Anna had her 4th baby
around a week before I had baby O so I found it great to watch her postpartum
updates. Although I was subscribed to various baby websites that send you an
email with weekly baby progress advice it was good to watch and see how someone
else with a baby the same age was getting on. Fairly early on in the vlogs Anna
identified her diastasis recti and whilst listening I thought this was maybe
something I was experiencing. </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10.5pt; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">When I had baby
number one my tummy snapped back within 7 days (I know, I know - sickening..
maybe it was down to me being only just an adult myself?!) However this time
with baby number two I felt my tummy was taking longer to return to its former
self. I want to say here that I have been very lucky regarding my postpartum
body. Some people would have been more than satisfied with how I was but to me, my stomach felt weak. I could sense that nothing was being supported as well as before.
Although I was back to my pre-baby weight my tummy certainly didn't feel as
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">To confirm my query
I asked my GP when Oliver and I had our 6 week check and she agreed that I had
a two/ three finger separation. Basically this meant that when I lay down and
tilted my pelvis to tense my abdomen I could place two/three fingers easily in
between either side of my ab walls! The GP told me that there was nothing available
on the NHS to solve this problem as it was not classed as serious however, I could seek help from a physiotherapist or
find some simple correction exercises online. Whilst it was not severe, she did
say it was something I should focus on correcting as if I didn’t it could lead to the
problem worsening in any future pregnancies or lead to other problems like
lower back pain later in life. </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10.5pt; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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vlogs have and continue to majorly help. Anna and her PT, began a postpartum diastasis recti
healing workout series. The initial workout was super gentle and as healing has progressed the
series has since built up to now being a fairly intense HIIT session. Link to initial workout here > </span></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eS0X1mo66w&t=2s" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eS0X1mo66w&t=2s</span></b></a></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">The videos have
been a god send. With a new baby that I am exclusively breastfeeding I don’t
have the chance to get to a gym. I needed a solution that worked around family
and this was it. I can now workout at home, at any convenient time. By working through the series at my own pace I have completely healed my
separation and actually feel stronger than I ever have. Now when I lay down and
tilt my pelvis it is clear that the muscles have completely stitched back
together - no gap present! </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10.5pt; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">I have committed
myself to these workouts - I feel I need to put this out there. I wouldn't lie and say it happened easily over night. I’ve been doing
a video 2/3 times over 4/5 times a week alongside walking around 4.5 miles 5/6
days a week. I hate driving so if I can walk I will. I started with the first
easiest routine when Oliver was 7 weeks old and I had been cleared by the GP
and health visitor as safe to exercise again.</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10.5pt; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">As always, I hope
this post will be of help to somebody! I have added a link to Anna’s first
workout video above and you can navigate to the harder ones from there. Please
comment with your thoughts/ tips below, I love hearing from you!</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 10.5pt; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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Bethany Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03551146217759394208noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4518471614311570526.post-32139295494795527292018-10-17T12:50:00.000-07:002018-10-17T12:52:43.546-07:00I'm Back!<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">I'm back!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">It's been 11 months since i shared my last post and so much has happened since. We have completed a full renovation on our house, this is the main reason I decided to take a break from my blog due to all of my spare time being spent with a tool in hand, and most importantly we have had a beautiful baby boy! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">I've been meaning to pick my blog back up for a few weeks now after having a brainwave during a night feed (all my best ideas come at this time - bizarre!) about how I could expand the content of this site to not just beauty but beauty, health and my postpartum/ mum life journey. I believe the three interlink in so many ways. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">I started my blog as a way to share products that I had discovered that have worked so well for myself and I would now like to share not only those discoveries but also my postpartum recovery and some healthy recipes I am making to nourish myself and my baby - after all good skin and health does come from within. I'd also like to share various mummy experiences i have had so far in hope, as always, that my posts can be of help to someone out there!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Is brilliant! The best toothpaste I have ever used! I had been very sceptical over this product. After seeing so many posts raving about it on social media, it just semt too good to be true, this is really not the case. I have only used the toothpaste morning and evening for only three days and could see whiter tegs in just that tiny amount of time! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">The toothpaste has a really nice and fresh taste. It leaves the mouth refreshed and teeth feeling smooth, very clean and polished with the added bonus of whitening at the same time! It contains no peroxides or harmful chemicals and will actually help to remove staining.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">This product retails at £13 and I will definitely be ordering myself some more. A toothpaste is something we use every day, it's a necessity and yet so many have funny tastes/ negative results. £13 does seem pricey for an everyday essential but for the whitening effects it is worth it! I have popped my results from just three days use below. All photos were taken first thing in the morning after I had brushed my teeth so excuse the minimum makeup, lack of gloss etc. Your used to my no makeup pictures by now anyway so what am I worrying about?!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">This product is quite unusual and different to anything I have used before! It features pumpkin enzymes that resurface and polish the skin and bentonite clay to remove dull skin cells and toxins. It is another Nu Skin </span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">product that is raved about.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Now this one did take me two uses to make up my mind. On the first use </span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">I wasn't overly keen on the texture. I personally favour products that melt onto my skin and have no drag<b>. </b>This had an almost rubber like texture that I did find difficult to spread and move. However I thought I would give it the benefit of the doubt and try it again. On second use I still felt the product was quite stiff to manoeuvre but I persevered.. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">I d</span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">id as instructed for use, I used after the Glacial Marine Mud mask first, I then applied the peel and left the product too work for about 2 minutes and then buffed it away in circular motions. On the second time I did manage to buff the peel away, slowly but surely. My skin was left really soft so it definitely refined it! I still think I need to keep playing with this product to see if it's just me using it incorrect or if it just doesn't work with my skin that well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">This is the mask responsible for the majority of those Kermit green 'maskies' taking over social media right now! I have been quite intrigued about this product for a while, especially after hearing of multiple friends getting great results.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">I didn't love the smell of the mask. I have used nicer smelling products but that is probably due to the ingredients being natural and unperfumed - which is obviously better for our skin one million percent.</span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">I will link Verity's Instagram below for if you wanted to try any of these products for yourself. You can message her directly to place any orders. If you comment BESSIEGRACE within your message you will receive 10% off your order! I hope you all have a lovely week! If you have any more questions about these products please don't hesitate to comment below or <a href="https://happiinmyskin.blogspot.co.uk/p/contact.html"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">contact me</span></b></a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">The product I want to share with you in this post was something that initially kept popping up in my feed as various friends had liked it. The video that does pop up hadn't grabbed me before I must say.. Probably why I hadn't pursued this product earlier. However it finally did snatch my attention when I actually tried some of a friends on a recent night out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">On pulling it out of her clutch a few of the other girls also asked to use some and were very excited over the product - hence my intrigue. I asked what the product was and my friend explained it is a plumping treatment for the lips that actually works. Not only that but it also has different 'heats' and you can customise your personal results. This one needed a try.. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Talk about first application love with the added bonus that I could feel it working as well as see results. The girls were 1 million percent right this stuff works!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">It is without a doubt that the majority of the population of girls are lip obsessed right now. What with the likes of Alexandria Morgan and Lydia Elise Millen as well as other people within your social media streams, a girl can't be blamed for desiring that fuller Jolie lip. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">This isn't the first time I have tried a lip plumping product (<a href="https://happiinmyskin.blogspot.co.uk/2017/03/some-things-take-time.html"><span style="color: #e06666;">see my previous post</span></a>)and it most probably won't be my last. But two things happened when I tried this product: 1) I knew I had to have one and 2) I knew this deserved a post so I can share this find with you in case you hadn't heard of this either.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">The product itself is sold by a brand called Dollywood Boutique.. Recognise it now? The lip treatment is called 'Chamber Made, Turn up the Voltage'. It retails at £18 pound and £3 for postage and packaging so it's fairly in line with most good plumper's out there at the minute.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">-Cool Tingle (Long term results with this)= This is for a more sensitive skin, without a hot sensation will give a quick plumping result.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">-Warm Tingle (Long term results with this selection) = For normal skin types, by choosing this you get a quicker and more effective plumping result.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">-Hot Tingle (Short term results with this) Gives an extreme tingle which in turn gives the best plumping results.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">To make your selection you simple twist the tube marked with an arrow onto your choice. The 'Hot Tingle' is perfectly named - it definitely packs a short term punch, perfect for those full looking lips on a night out! The instructions of use do advise a patch test to be carried out before your first full application.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">I saw instant results on my night out with the girls, I topped up about twice throughout the night and was mega impressed. I don't use this product everyday, I want to keep it as my night out lip boost and treat!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">I have taken a few pictures to show you before application (above) and 15 minutes later (below) on the hot tingle setting. Fillers are not a route I personally want to go down so for that plumped up look this is perfect! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">I know this is a shorter post compared to most of mine but I just wanted to share an amazing find with you. If you have any questions as always please don't hesitate to ask or comment below. Also if you have any other amazing lip plumper's please share for everyone below! There is also a link to the products website below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">We moved into our new house on the 8th June and let's just say we haven't messed around getting stuck into a renovation. My posts might not be as regular for a while as we are currently working full time, being parents and then coming home to the building work so time is literally so sparse. Does anyone ever wish we had an extra 6 hours in a day and 3 days in a week? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">If you follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bessiegrace_/"><span style="color: #e06666;">Instagram</span></a> or have read my <a href="https://happiinmyskin.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/it-works.html"><span style="color: #e06666;">previous post</span></a> you may know I recently had my tonsils out. Following the experience being a bit of a shock I decided to share my journey with you in case you may be due to have the same procedure done. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">So why did I need my tonsils out? It's been a long time coming to be honest. Basically I haven't felt very well for just over two and a half years now. When I say not very well it is quite hard to explain. Very run down would be a good starting point, exhausted very easily closely follows and then it is my throat. I have had a large raised lymph node on the left side of my neck for the same amount of time I have felt rubbish. I also have a very weak voice and have a sore throat everyday all down the left side.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Lymph nodes are a scary subject. I have had various tests, scans and blood tests over the time I have been feeling unwell for all sorts of scary things and luckily each one has come back clear but it still left a question mark over what is causing my lump and pain.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">After being with different <span style="background-color: white;">doctor's</span> for 2 years, not finding a solution and being at my whits end of feeling shite I was referred to a fantastic consultant who specialises in Ear, Nose and Throat. He went over my symptoms, I had an MRI scan and a camera up my nose and down my throat - not so nice! The consultant was as baffled as I was. He had a few theories about what could be going on and also thought my tonsils looked suspect so he decided to take them out in order to see if they were contributing to any of my problems. After talking through several possibilities we realised it would be a process of elimination and different treatments to find a solution.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">One thing the consultant suspected was undiagnosed chronic tonsillitis. This may have been causing me to feel unwell for so long. Chronic tonsillitis is basically when the tonsils become infected frequently without the full blown fur, gunk and symptoms of tonsillitis that would knock you off your feet. He wasn't 100% sure this would be the cause but the only way to expel the chance was to remove mine. He talked me through the procedure and said I would receive a date shortly within the next few weeks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">The date come through and the operation was set for May 17th. Don't ask me why but I didn't consider it too much. I think I was more excited over the concept of solving my problem and finally feeling better. I didn't do any research. I only knew of a few people who had also had the procedure done and I knew everyone reacts to surgery different so I didn't feel it was worth asking too many questions - or so I thought.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">I like to think I am an optimistic person. Having this done proved that.. a little to much. I knew I had to have two weeks off work to recover but stupidly I imagined that being a "day case" meant I would be in, out and back to normal duties later that day. How wrong and naive I was..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">Originally I had never intended to blog about my tonsillectomy. It was only when I had a big shock afterwards that I thought I would share my experience. In a way I want to help advise anyone who may be undergoing the procedure of what to expect and share a few tips to help prepare yourself for post op life. Please remember though, everyone is different. Your experience could be totally different to mine!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">The only way I can describe my experience was.. beautiful.. not! It was not very nice at all. The actual morning and pre-operation was so smooth. I hadn't worked my self up about having the op - I wasn't overly nervous, probably a little to optimistic - hence the shock I was about to get. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">The staff at the Nuffield in Derby were incredible. Their attention to detail was impeccable and they really put me at ease and comfort. Being a day case I was at the hospital for 07:00 in the morning and due to go to surgery about 09:00. At that point the only thing I was bothered about was being starving. I am such a breakfast lover and when you have the procedure it is nil be mouth after 00:00 the night before. Not even a cup of tea to start the day never mind my beloved porridge or a smoothie! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">My nerves finally kicked in when I walked down to theatre. All kitted out in my beauts gown, super big pants and circulation stockings.. It's a glam affair! I have had one anaesthetic before so knew vaguely what to expect but the anxiety did kick in when I lay on that bed to be put to sleep I won't lie.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Every experience is different and that is so true with my two anaesthetic experiences. On waking from my first operation I ever had I was so peaceful, said "hello" to the surgeon and then fell back to sleep. This time I woke and had a full on panic attack. Drama I know - super embarrassed to say the least.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">When I woke I had no idea where I was or what was going on. In my head I hadn't yet been put to sleep, because I had no recollection of it happening! I thought I was on that trolley about to be put to sleep..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">I had a slight runny nose on the day of my procedure so after lying down for the duration of the op I was all blocked up and felt like I was struggling to breath. Then the pain in my throat hit me and that was it. A mixture of confusion, feeling like I couldn't breathe and the pain sent me into a mad hyperventilating mess. The poor nurses had no idea what was up with me and I was that doped up from the pain relief that was running through me I didn't either. It was a good 10 minutes before I accepted the operation was done and they weren't going to put me out again! I had felt a mess already but now I looked a total puffy eyed, red nosed mess. I got back to my room and literally slept the anaesthetic off all day, it was all I could do. </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">My blood pressure ended up quite low by the end of the day so I did have to stay in over night for monitoring.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">I went home around lunch time the following day and that's when the recovery journey began. I kept a diary of how I felt each day and took photographs of the area so I could see the healing progress in action. I can safely say from the minute I woke up to about day 12 my throat hurt in a way I have never experienced before. My medication made me feel super nauseous and the codeine knocked me off my feet for hours each time. It's not fun in any way, shape or form. Even worse constipation was a bitch until Day 6! I think that can be a side effect from an anaesthetic though. It really is a rough road to recovery and I just wish I had been a little more prepared before hand.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">It's super gross but when you have your tonsils out obviously they don't stitch up the operated site so you have two kind of open wounds that are incredibly sore. Instead of stitching the area is cauterised. Also the back of your throat fills with what I can only describe as smelly cottage cheese. I'm still unsure even now as to what this actually is? I took pictures daily to watch it disappearing as I got better. I've included one photo from the day after so you can see what I mean.. this is why I warned you it would be a gross post.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Day 5 = Emotional wreck! I think a mixture of waking up a lot in pain during the night, having disturbed naps during the day, feeling like utter crap and not eating well had taken its toll by day 5. I had a lot of help from my family with my daughter, my parents had her for a week whilst I stayed with Matthew's parents. On the Saturday I missed her dancing in her Mayfair as I just wasn't well enough to go and when I received a video from my dad I just sat and sobbed - what a melt!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Unfortunately Larry lymph node is still up, I'm still very sore down the left side of my throat and have a super weak voice. I've just had my 6 week review and although it was beneficial for me to chop off the tonsils I'm still no further with the cause of the lump. We are now exploring other options and I return in a few weeks for another scan and discussion. Hopefully we'll find a solution in the end. My consultant is amazing, so thorough and patient!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">All the best if your having a tonsillectomy soon. If you have been through anything similar regarding the lump in my neck, sore throat and fatigue and found a solution please share! As always if you have any questions please don't hesitate to <a href="https://happiinmyskin.blogspot.co.uk/p/contact.html"><span style="color: #e06666;">contact me</span></a> or comment below.</span></div>
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<br />Bethany Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03551146217759394208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4518471614311570526.post-84103270641717120622017-06-05T12:31:00.000-07:002017-06-05T12:32:37.111-07:00You Have To Peel To Reveal !<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">There's one thing about being off to recover from an operation that I have actually enjoyed.. The freedom to work on my blog! As I've felt brighter and not so knocked out from my meds, I've found myself just chilling with my laptop working on a couple of posts and planning some future ones. I started writing this on day 10 post op and at that point my voice still hadn't returned - a bit of time spent blogging meant I could be quiet and truly rest my throat. Winner!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Anyway let's get to it. I have a new treatment to share with you this week! It was developed 2 years ago and is to be released nationwide imminently. Following my first Cosmedocs review I was lucky enough to be invited to try this treatment so that I can share it with you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;"><b><u>So what exactly is it?</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">'Peel to Reveal' is the name of this treatment and it is a professional in-clinic peel treatment. You would choose to have this treatment for a multitude of reasons, I will cover all of these within this post. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">As we age our skin cells become dormant and turn over far slower than when we were younger. This can result in dull, dead and damaged skin cells being left on the surface of our faces. Our collagen, hyaluronic acid, elastin and other elements that keep the skin healthy start to decrease around our mid 20's. The increasing number of dead skin cells and pigmentation from scarring or sun damage can cause unevenly toned skins with a rough texture and larger pores. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Even though we use makeup, serums, moisturisers and other beauty products to disguise these issues, they cannot actually reverse them. This is why the Peel to Reveal treatment has been created - to effectively correct the previously mentioned!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">The peel consists of powerful skin antioxidants, brighteners, exfoliants and stimulants to improve the skin's radiance. It uses multiple superficial to medium peeling agents such as Glycolic, Lactic & Salicylic acids & Glutathione to treat more than a dozen skin issues at once. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Is super quick, with minimal side effects! It takes between 10-20 minutes, so you could squeeze this into a lunch break or have after work as a quick pick me up! The professional carrying out the treatment can control the depth and intensity of each peel, dependant on skin types, nationality, sensitivity and results sought. The process consists of four processes that are carried out in 3 steps: </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Revitalise - By replenishing key vitamins and antioxidants that are essential for skin cells and decreasing pigmentation such as skin dullness, pigmentation, sunspots, scarring and melasma.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Exfoliate - This gets rid of dead skin cells to stimulate cell turnover and improve the texture of the skin, decrease the size of pores and refresh skin dullness by using the multiple peeling agents mentioned above.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Stimulate - Collagen, hyaluronic acid and elastin production are stimulated by activating cell functions using various ingredients including: peptides, vitamins, retinoids, immune boosters and natural extracts.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Initially the pores on the epidermis (the top layer of skin) that are clogged with sebum, dead skin cells and bacteria are unblocked, this happens in the cleansing stage. In the exfoliating stage, the dead skin cells just underneath our top layer of skin are turned over far quicker than the natural process resulting in a must thinner layer of dead cells. In turn this will smooth the texture of the skin and reduce the size of enlarged pores. In the revitalise stage the melanin in our skin is regulated and distributed evenly which will give the skin a more even appearance. Finally in the last part of the treatment, the stimulating part, the ingredients work together to repair and produce more collagen and elastin fibres. Overall this leaves the skin looking younger, more radiant, smooth and hydrated.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;"><b><u>Ingredients explained.</u></b></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">The peel uses a variety of ingredients in groups that I have listed and you might be thinking "what an earth?". So I thought I would briefly explain their benefit just in case you did want to know:</span><br />
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<li>Salicylic acid, tea tree oil, willow bark extract (in the cleansing stage). Together these ingredients are anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-microbial and provide deep pore cleansing. </li>
<li>Glutathione features in the revitalise stage and is considered to be the most powerful, most versatile and most important part of the body's self generated antioxidants. This ingredient has been proven effective to lighten, even skin tone, reduce hyperpigmentation, freckles, age spots, acne scars and dark patches when applied topically.</li>
<li>TCA, lactic acid, glycolic acid are the main ingredients in the final two stages of exfoliation and stimulation. Together this combination improves the skins texture, increases cellular turnover, stimulates collagen production and improves fine lines and wrinkles.</li>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Are minimal! If you did decide to have this treatment during your lunch break you can actually return to work straight after with minimal changes to the skin. If it is sunny outside you will definitely need to apply a good SPF (50 if possible) as your skin will be more susceptible to burning and damage for a good couple of days. If you don't like going makeup free, a light cover of mineral makeup can be applied immediately after without causing irritation. The ultimate results will be seen around week 6, I had my treatment six weeks ago as of the Saturday just gone so my pictures show you my results after the full period.</span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>
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<li>You may experience mild redness for a few hours after the treatment dependant on your skin's sensitivity and if you've had a peel before etc.</li>
<li>Peeling/ flaking of old dull skin will begin on day 3/4 and last a couple of days.</li>
<li>Post peel your skin may feel very dry and this can last 7-10 days. This can easily be treated by moisturising well and as often as you feel necessary.</li>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">I loved the whole experience. When having a peel you can certainly feel the active ingredients working. Dr Bhatti told me something really interesting during my peel - "if you can't feel your skincare working, it isn't doing anything". It's so true, if you think of any skincare that delivers a result such as a retinoid for example, you will always feel a slight stinging/ burning sensation on application. These are the products/treatments we need to achieve any of our skin wishes. </span></div>
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I personally would describe the sensation when the peel is on as very tingley and warming - you can certainly feel those actives getting to work! I have had numerous fruit acid peels before which I have already posted about and this could be one of the reasons why for me this didn't sting as much. I also didn't experience a great deal of peeling compared to what some people can have. I think this is because it had only been about 10-12 weeks since my last peel so my skin was in a decent condition already. </div>
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My skin flaked rather then peeled and this started on day 2 post-peel around my nose and top lip. I can only describe it as little scales flaking away. I also got the dry, tight feeling this day to so I just upped my moisturising game. You do look like you have very dry skin at this point but just remember it will all be worth it!</div>
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By day 5 my whole face was flaking lightly, some people can experience a sheet peel effect but I just had a little snake skin effect going on. One thing I found amazing was my sun damage - I catch the sun on my forehead and nose particularly (shock) and where I did have some pigmentation damage these areas really did shed! The pictures here show my sun damage from before the treatment and after.</div>
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Around day 7 I experienced a small breakout where my skin had previously been quite congested. I struggle with acne along my jawline as you know and I get super congested here. This is typical around a week after a facial treatment, especially with this one giving my pores a good clear out.</div>
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I was still experiencing light peeling on my cheeks on day 12, I did try to take a photo but the flakes were too little to catch on my camera. This stopped on day 15, I was still feeling more on the dry side but the flaking has subsided! My old acne scarring along my jawline was starting to look considerably lighter here too and this was one of my aims from the treatment.</div>
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I know full results are supposed to be after 6 weeks but I was thrilled with my skin from week 3! It is not only smoother, the small bumps of congestion under the skin have gone, my makeup is going on a dream, the overall clarity has improved, my scars are lighter in appearance and the sun damage I had has reduced. I have since seen a little bit of sun and coloured up again so this may come back (naughty I know!). You can see the reduction in scaring from before to after below.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9bRkf7-Ffo_golj5ZrW3TQLZF2_wtVmIcqofDZF7XmAsg9VJCHmgt_knhNPXAlfEWvmf2h1rkTobHRf0NPl_l5b4Zs29Qwd07n6mv5-svdR8T11glYEjiuNWyVFTSo0M2xaOqHlonjSc/s1600/Cos+Peel+same+day.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>All in all, the 'Peel To Reveal' treatment was ever such a quick process and once it was done I applied my sunscreen and carried on my Saturday! I had no redness at all, in fact my skin had a lovely glow! The flaking was more than manageable, as was the dryness and I am so happy with the overall results - the peel delivered as promised! The three pictures below are from just before my treatment straight after and the evening of the same day - you can see the glow!</div>
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I would say if you are struggling with acne, post-acne scarring, bumpy skin, congestion, fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage or pigmentation - give this treatment a go. There's not many skin issues this treatment cant resolve so even if your experiencing something I haven't mentioned give Cosmedocs a call and I'm sure they can advise. I will pop a link to the treatment page below and their contact details (area dependant) will be accessible on the website too.<br />
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As always, I hope this may be of help. I love finding new ways to help my skin and erase my acne scarring as well as improving the overall condition and appearance. If you have any questions, pop a message below or <b><a href="https://happiinmyskin.blogspot.co.uk/p/contact.html"><span style="color: #e06666;">contact me</span></a></b> directly.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">Well I hope you are all feeling a million times better than I currently do. I had my tonsils out 12 days ago and it's safe to say I still don't quite feel like me. I've decided I'm going to do a post about my tonsillectomy experience soon for anybody who may be having to have one in the future. I hadn't known what to expect if I'm honest and I have had a big shock. If I could have read a few other posts with an honest opinion I might not have been so optimistic prior to the op and in shock post op. Anyway I will tell you about that in a couple of weeks when I am healed and know if the operation has been a success.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Today I'm here to discuss as promised, the 3 month results of the jawline reduction treatment I underwent with Cosmedocs in Derby. If you have read my </span><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://happiinmyskin.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/a-first-time-for-everything.html"><b>previous post</b></a></span><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;"><b> </b></span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">you'll already know my reasoning for undergoing this procedure. In that post I have done a full explanation of my reasons why I felt this treatment was necessary as well as a fully detailed breakdown of what the treatment involves, how it is done, aftercare and the costing structure etc. so I won't ramble on about all of that again in this post. If you click the link above it will take you back to my initial post about the treatment so you can find out more if you wish. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">When I attended my first consultation, Dr Bhatti told me I would see the best results from the treatment around my 3 month review and top-up appointment. I already knew from previous experience with acne tablets etc. that the best way to track a product/treatments effectiveness is to schedule a series of photographs on the same day and similar time every week. I always find you adjust to changes quite quickly, especially when you see them every day so they become less noticeable. Not forgetting I have a terrible memory so without the pictures I have no chance of remembering how something looked 3 months ago!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">The pictures I took to track my jawline Botox progress are by no means the most flattering pictures - they are true passport style pics - face on, looking straight at the camera. I also have minimal makeup on (if any) as I didn't want any false results by contouring etc. This was the best way for not only me to see the treatment working but also for you as well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">It's all well and good reading a post about a product that someone is raving about but I guess I am to sceptical for my own good at times. I like to see images backing up what someone is saying. You've probably noticed that this is a common theme in my posts that share a product/treatment with you. I always try the product for a minimum of 28 days and take regular photographs so you can take the journey with me to see if something does work or does not.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">So onto my personal results from this treatment. In short, I couldn't be happier. This is for a multitude of reasons.. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Probably the most important to me, above any aesthetic reason is improved sleep. Since I had my top-up injections two weeks after my first set, my sleep has improved dramatically. Prior to having this done I was grinding my teeth terribly every night as a result of stress and anxiety. No matter what I had tried previously I just couldn't stop myself from my nightly tooth grinding</span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;"> sessions. The dentist had suggested a guard but I find these highly uncomfortable and even more of a disturbance during the night. Due to the Botox relaxing my muscles I no longer wake myself up from either the noise or pain of wearing my teeth down repeatedly each night. I have been tensing my jaw a lot post surgery but that's a side effect of my operation due to the location and pain but I'm sure once I'm on the mend this will subside again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">I was waking up with this every morning. An obvious side effect of grinding my teeth every night. It's such a pleasure not have to face this every morning anymore. Not to mention my teeth are finally safe from erosion - I only have little tegs so could really do without making them even smaller!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">I have popped a picture that shows you the location of these muscles below. The masseter muscles are the large muscles either side of the jaw that control chewing. Over time when you clench the jaw daily/nightly you end up building quite a considerable masseter muscle. This can eventually lead to a squarer appearance of the jaw line as well as pain and tension in the area. As a result of the treatment my masseter muscles feel considerably softer and the tension in either side has reduced to next to nothing - a lot less pain for me!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">Both of the muscles appear to have depleted in size because the movement has been relaxed in each one. Due to carrying less tension, my face is less puffy in said area each morning and I have started to regain the cheekbone definition I used to have. I do have naturally high cheekbones but I had totally lost any definition I used to have through grinding my teeth and clenching my jaw every night. </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">I personally think you can see a difference in the photo journey below from before the treatment to 12 weeks later looking straight on at my face just as Dr Bhatti said I would. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">The power of social media never fails to amaze me. I know people have a love/hate relationship with the different platforms but I can safely say I am definitely a lover. I have been very lucky to date and experienced no negativity from the platforms that I use. </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I had no idea that this treatment even existed a few months ago nor did I realise that the symptoms I was experiencing were not only being caused by something but could also be treated. It's thanks to the </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cosmedocs/"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-small;"><b>Cosmedocs Instagram</b></span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> that I discovered something that has improved my sleep quality dramatically, eased me of a daily pain and given me aesthetic results that I am very happy with.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Obviously I was slightly nervous as well as sceptical initially when I decided to go ahead with this treatment. The procedure sounded so simple, pain-free and quick - almost too good to be true! How could something so easy be able to solve one of the bains of my life just like that?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">For me it has been worth every penny, I don't have a single regret and I will most definitely be maintaining my treatment. I am due to return for my 3 month review (3 months after my initial top up appointment) in June so I will be booking that imminently. After this appointment, as I mentioned in the previous post, I shouldn't need another set of injections for one year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">I have already said this in my initial post and I still stand by it 100%. I cannot not recommend Cosmedocs in Derby enough! From the minute you enter as a newbie you are made to feel welcome. After being in similar places before I have experienced the hostility you can sometimes receive from the staff but it is non-existent here. I'm the kind of person that does take things to heart so feeling comfortable for me is very important. Everyone I came across was more than welcoming. It's the same as finding a good hair dresser - when you find a good one, you stay!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Dr Bhatti's knowledge of the treatments he carries out is amazing, I feel totally at ease when I visit for my appointment. Again this is something that I would say is super important when you are trusting somebody to inject a substance into your face that will temporarily relax/ prohibit movement in the targeted muscles. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new";"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I really hope this post might be useful if you have been experiencing any of the symptoms that I did for a duration of time. The jawline reduction treatment is still a very unknown procedure to most people and yet it's proven to be amazing for me. By having the treatment and sharing my results you can see for yourself the aesthetic results and I have told you about the other benefits I have had. As always I hope I have given you enough information but if you do have any questions please don't hesitate to comment below or </span><a href="https://happiinmyskin.blogspot.co.uk/p/contact.html"><b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-small;">contact me</span></b></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">, I will always reply! <br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">So 14 weeks ago I started Happy In My Skin and at that point I didn't expect anybody to read or take an interest in my blog. In fact I was imagining one of two things to happen.. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">2) People would look at my blog, see the state my skin gets in and laugh at me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Neither of the above happened. In fact it has been quite the opposite. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">I have actually received a huge response from my posts. People have messaged me who can relate, others have found help from some of the things I have posted about and surprisingly various companies have taken an interest in my blog and my journey to clearer skin. Every different response has meant so much to me and if I can help just one person by sharing my experiences and trials I will be a happy girly!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">About 6 weeks ago I received an email from a skincare company called Premae. They had come across my blog and had a product range they felt would be able to help my skin. After speaking to them to find out a little bit more about the brand I knew it was an offer I couldn't turn down for a multitude of reasons..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Premae is located on Harley Street in London and was created by an </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">one of the UK’s Top 20 natural beauty experts. The brand was started after the founder, Dr Clare, had been using makeup and skincare to mask acne and eczema. Clare spent a period of 7 years blending her own natural ingredients to resolve her own skin issues and rebuild her confidence. In 2009 Dr Clare began creating handmade products that adhered to her vegan diet. After a year of testing the formulations Premae was born.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">If you follow my </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bessiegrace_/"><b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-small;">Instagram</span></b></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> you will know that I follow a vegetarian and sometimes vegan diet - I have been vegetarian since I was 8. I never liked the taste of meat that much as a child and when I learnt what it was, that was it. For me personally being vegetarian is an easy way of life - I don't like meat and I really don't like what meat is. It isn't an opinion I would ever force upon anyone else, I don't voice my opinions to others around me that eat meat.. everyone has a choice.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I have mentioned in my </span><a href="https://happiinmyskin.blogspot.co.uk/2017/02/only-acne-knows.html"><b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-small;">previous post</span></b></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> that I often opt for vegan meals in a bid to help my skin. This is something a lot of people who suffer with acne actually choose to do. It is well known that animal products like milk can contain hormones that the animal will have been fed to mass produce the products desired. These hormones are transferred from the animal into the product and then when consumed by humans reside in our bodies until absorbed or expelled. It isn't 100% proven but there is a lot pointing to dairy products and acne aggravation, so in order to minimise the risk I try to keep my milk and dairy consumption to a minimum. I love coconut, almond, cashew or hazelnut milks so I don't find substituting hard at all. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">As I was saying, a lot of people who suffer with a skin condition can end up following a vegan, vegetarian or plant based diet as well as trying to keep their products as natural as possible. For me its all about keeping aggravators to a minimum and that is exactly what Premae is about!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">The products are not only plant based but also, vegan, alkaline and free from tree nuts, gluten, oats, soy and parabens. All of the ingredients are 100% natural, unrefined and not tested on animals. Premae is actually renowned for being the first luxury vegan beauty brand! For me it ticked every box - How exciting to be given the opportunity to try?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">When the products arrived (beautifully with skinny popcorn I need to add) I was so excited. The products are really generous sizes and look gorgeous on my bathroom shelf. I received the Harmony Range which is formulated to target and help acne. I opened my package at work and couldn't resist a quick sniff.. The smell of a product is always really important to me, what can I say? I'm quite a sniffy person! The products didn't disappoint, they have a very fresh scent without being artificially perfumed which is down to the ingredients within being all natural and unrefined.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: xx-small;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Cleanser - Balancing Face Wash (£21 when purchased individually) </span></i><span style="font-size: x-small;">This cleanser turns into a lather when a small amount of water is added and foamed up. I use around 4 pumps every evening after I have pre-cleansed and it really does wash away remaining makeup and dirt! It's formulated for oily and combination skins and contains Lemongrass Oil which fades scarring and reduces oil build up. My face always feels really fresh when I've used this cleanser and any larger pores really tighten up. Since using Premae my skin seems a lot more balanced on the whole.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: xx-small;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Toner - Essence Water Toner (£17.50 when purchased individually) </span></i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Featured in the Glossy Box in 2013 and British Vogue, this rose infused toner is perfect for oily and combination skin types. The toner comes in a spray bottle which you can either spray directly onto the skin after cleansing or do as I do and spray a couple of pumps onto a dry cotton pad and wipe over the face. A lot of people still don't tone but it is a really important part of a cleansing routine! Toning the skin helps soothe and refresh open pores whilst keeping blackheads at bay. Closing the pores tightly with a toner can actually result in less future blemishes. As well as the rose water which restores balance in the skin's acid, Lemongrass Oil helps to fade acne scars and reduce oil build up. I have tried a lot of toners and I have to say this is my favourite to date!</span></span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: xx-small;"></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;"><i>Serum - Balancing Shine Control Serum Primer (£19.50 when purchased individual)</i></span><span style="font-size: x-small;">
</span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">A game changer in my skincare routine! I adore this serum. It's going to have to be one of my staples from now on and I'm so pleased Premae introduced me to it. This lightweight oil-controlling serum can be used as a foundation base or mixed with a small amount of foundation to create a daily BB cream. The serum hosts grape seed to smooth uneven skin and soothe redness, lemongrass to fade spots and mineral salts to treat bacteria build up such as whiteheads. I don't tend to cleanse and tone in the morning unless I am super oily, but that's just the routine that works for me - I wash my face with cold water, apply my eye cream, moisturise and then pat two pumps of this serum onto my face. I like to pat the product in to stimulate my circulation and wake up my skin. I'll then make a tea whilst it soaks in before I apply my makeup. This really is a dream product if you are struggling with acne and oiliness throughout the day!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: xx-small;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Moisturiser - Matte Sheen Balm (£25 when purchased individual)</span></i><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Nourishing and not oily.. Did you ever think you would hear that in the same sentence? Well I have found the product that I can finally say this about. The balm can control shiny skin and absorb excess oil whilst hydrating. It is the perfect combination of aloe vera and jojoba that give this product the clever ability to hydrate whilst mattifying. Bizarrely, for saying I suffer with acne and breakouts I still get dry skin so I have always struggled to find a moisturiser that hydrates my skin without making me oily. I spent years not even moisturising in the morning because I could never find that product that wouldn't turn me into a grease ball and cause my makeup to fall off my face one hour into the day. It was a constant war between a dry tight face or a hydrated oil slick so this for me is a revelation. I use this morning and night - underneath my serum in the AM.</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Whilst writing this post I've not only learnt about the benefits of each individual ingredient used in these products, I have also learnt about new ingredients within the range that work well with a skin that struggles with acne and blemishes - some that I hadn't experienced before or known about!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">I've really taken the time to appreciate these products and have realised just how much I love them. I already knew I really liked the range but writing this has really made me concentrate on how each one works independently. Each product goes one step further that just being a product - they all achieve the results they promise and are delivering great results for me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">I have taken photos of my skin's journey with the Premae Harmony Range from the night before I started using the products to four weeks later. I took a series of photos every Saturday morning so you can see my skin calming and clearing. The photographs go in order as I said from the night before use commenced, one week later and then every week until week 4. It's the general improved condition of my skin that I've noticed the most, along with the clarity and reduction in oiliness. The products are doing exactly what I want from a skincare range - especially when I struggle with acne. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Years and years ago potentially they may have been correct. The times have changed however since the days of the old cakey, thick pan stick foundations. Formulations have evolved and so have the ingredients used in the makeup we use today.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Our knowledge of the effects, benefits and disadvantages of what we put on our skin has increased rapidly - to the point where we can now reverse years of skin abuse and solve problems such as acne, pigmentation and ageing. M</span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">ore importantly for this post, we now know more than ever about different skin types and the products best suited to each which will enable that skin to be the best version of itself possible. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Back to the makeup. I've touched on this subject briefly in my <a href="https://happiinmyskin.blogspot.co.uk/2017/02/only-acne-knows.html"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">previous post</span></b></a> but I want to go into more detail as I promised I would. It's not just any makeup I am talking about, in particular it's mineral makeup. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">I have been using BareMinerals for years now, even before it became really well known. My mum has always been a bit of a QVC queen and once brought me a starter kit for Christmas. That was when I fell in love with the brand. At that point I had no idea that I would go on to train with the brand during my time in the salon and that I would learn a more in depth knowledge about the products and how they can aid a problem skin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">As you'll know if you have already been reading my blog, I only developed acne when I was 21. I was using the mineral makeup prior to that so it wasn't until the spots came that I truly appreciated the products. Initially, I was using their Original SPF 15 Foundation alongside other pieces from the collection but then around the time my acne started the brand brought out the Matte range which became one of my skin saviours.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">The Matte SPF 15 Foundation (£26.50) is brilliant for people who struggle with their skin. Some people can be put off by the fact the product looks like a powder as they fear it will be drying or cakey but it is neither. Yes the product looks like a powder however it is actually only made from pure minerals - free from pore-clogging, drying fillers like talc, which can often constitute up to 80% of other brand formulations! In a nutshell, it will help absorb excess oil and eliminate shine without causing any dryness.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Whilst being able to build a full (and I mean full) coverage, the skin isn't being clogged up - it can still breath. The minerals may look like a powder but they feel like a cream and blend in beautifully. The foundation can actually help increase cell turnover, minimise the appearance of pores and aid the healing process of existing spots and blemishes. Not to mention it has a natural SPF 15 that exists in the product, this is one of the amazing properties of certain minerals.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">I think that one of my favourite things about this foundation though is the healing properties it has. There aren't many products alike that you can wear and say the same thing about. The key ingredients that give these benefits are titanium dioxide and zinc oxide which are both naturally anti-inflammatory and help to calm redness. I always notice a difference with my spots and blemishes after a day wearing my Matte SPF 15 Foundation. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">I can't control new spots appearing but I can certainly control what I choose to put on my skin and what I use to conceal my blemishes! </span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">I use this as my day to day foundation because I know it has nothing in it that is going to cause me to break out. I also like knowing that what I am wearing on my skin is helping it, not hindering it. Not to mention I can cover pretty much anything with this product alone. If I was being stranded on a desert island and could only take one makeup product this would be my one!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">If I'm having a really good skin day I will just buff a light coverage over my face to give myself a touch of colour and cover any old scar markings. On a bad day I will build a really good coverage and then use a smaller concealing brush to apply specifically wear I need it. I use the Bareminerals Seamless Buffing Brush (£24) to apply and an EcoTools concealer brush to precisely conceal. There's no faffing with the Matte SPF 15 Foundation either, it's so quick and easy to use.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">There's so many amazing products by the brand. I do choose to use predominantly their products to complete my daytime makeup. Mainly because I know it is good for my skin whilst also having the added bonus of being super speedy to apply - a must when you are a full time working mum! The under eye concealer, blushers, contouring products and mattifying powder are all made using the same minimal ingredient approach and that is something that remains important to me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">I will pop some pictures below to show my skin before use and after. That's when you can really see how well the foundation can mask marks and blemishes! If you are struggling with acne or even just get the odd breakout and are yet to find that foundation that will not only cover, but also help your skin - give this one a go! You will be best to pop into your local department store or salon that stocks Bareminerals as a trained professional will be able to match your skin to the correct shade - no one likes a tide line!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Hope you have all had a fabulous Easter break and enjoyed this post. Any thoughts or questions please pop them below - I will always answer asap! Links are below to the Bareminerals website and Instagram so you can have a peep if you wish.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">I took last week off from the blog as things were quite stressful and busy at home. We are in the process of moving house so if you have already moved you'll know how many odds and ends, forms and letters there are to sort out. It was death by paper put it that way. We are in that weird limbo land now, with our fate lying in the solicitors hands so that means I can be back to doing what I love.. Blogging.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">There literally is a first time for everything.. Obviously my blog has kind of turned into my beauty/ a bit of my life diary so I guess it's only right I share all of my beauty experiences with you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">So my most recent first.. Botox! Yes I tried Botox. It was inevitable to be honest, I just cant help myself but try these things. You never know if you don't try right? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">I imagine a lot of you will already have had Botox so your probably thinking what's new? Well, I didn't have my Botox in any of the conventional places - I had it in my jaw. You can see why I'm doing this post now can't you?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">The treatment itself is known as a jawline reduction treatment and I was treated by an amazing doctor at CosmeDocs surgery in Derby. I have been following the company for a while on Instagram and it was when they posted a before and after image of a guy that had received the treatment that it really caught my eye. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">It wasn't for the obvious reasons suggested by the title of the treatment that I decided to have this done. The post that had caught my eye originally was the image featured in the picture at the top of this post. The caption explained how this treatment can reduce something that I have been struggling with every night for years - teeth grinding.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">I've already written in my <b><a href="https://happiinmyskin.blogspot.co.uk/2017/03/the-other-word.html"><span style="color: #e06666;">previous post</span></a></b> about my anxiety. It's just a part of me these days but it does cause me to get annoyingly tense. Most people let go of tension when they go sleep but people that grind their teeth don't. I'm not saying the root cause of all tooth grinding will be stress or anxiety but for me it definitely is. I was going to bed stressed and grinding my teeth as a result, waking myself up during the night and waking up with a really tight and painful jaw area in the morning. No matter how much I tried not to do it, it was out of my control - it was happening subconsciously. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Constant teeth grinding damages them by wearing them away, or totally cracking in severe cases! It can also cause the masseter muscle to enlarge which ultimately after a long period of time gives the appearance of a squarer face, the facial muscles are the same as any muscle you train - they get bigger.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">I had seen my dentist a few times and he wanted me to wear a gum shield every night - not comfortable! The Botox treatment appeared to be the answer to my problem. I found out more information about it, where I would be injected, recovery time, costing ect and once I felt I had looked into it as much as possible I booked my consultation. I wasn't even nervous for some reason!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Even on the morning of the appointment I still wasn't nervous. I was actually excited by the concept of no more grinding at night. When I arrived at the clinic I was given a thorough consultation card to fill out to check I had no contra-indications for the treatment. Form filled out I was all set to go.. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Dr Bhatti came to collect me and I went in for my consultation which is part of the initial process. He asked me my reasons for wanting the treatment, explained how he would carry it out, the aftercare and future treatment plan as well as answering any questions I had. He also felt around my jaw and agreed that I had certainly built up quite a masseter muscle with all the grinding. As I have said already, I had no nerves about having this done but had I been nervous Dr Bhatti would have definitely put my mind at ease. He was so knowledgeable, easy to talk to and calming - not at any point did the treatment or consultation feel rushed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Once all was agreed I hopped into a dentist like chair and Dr Bahtti injected two points on either side of my face after carefully determining the correct places. Obviously this was my first time getting Botox so I was imagining it too hurt a little or sting but honestly.. Not a thing! The needles were insanely small and i swear i didn't even feel a scratch - Amazing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">So basically i had Botox injected into my masseter muscles to partially relax them. This will help reduce them in size and hopefully prevent me from grinding my teeth during the night. Hopefully it will also help me have a better nights sleep now I'm not disturbing myself. Another plus from this treatment is that it can help slim the face of someone who has been tooth grinding for a long period of time as the muscles are not being used half as much so muscle size will deplete! The whole treatment from consultation to finish was over in 30 minutes, not one bit rushed but time effective.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">So what happens now? Well first there is a top up appointment 2 weeks later. This is a quick 15 minute appointment just to make sure everything is in check and a second set of injections are carried out. At this appointment a 3 month review appointment is made to review results and have a further set of injections. From then on treatments will only be needed every 6 months roughly to maintain the effects. <br />
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The cost was £250 for the initial treatment. This included my consultation, first set of injections and 2 week top up. Each treatment thereafter will cost £250-£300, this is dependant of gender - ladies have slightly less toxin then men due to muscle size and strength which reflects in cost.<br />
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Aftercare wise, i had to chew on a piece of gum immediately after the injections for 45 minutes just to keep the muscles moving and get the Botox to move around the muscle. I wasn't to lay flat on either side of my face for 6 hours and Dr Bhatti told me that over the next week my jaw might ache and get tired easily, especially when eating. I don't eat chewy meat so I've been fine to be honest. <br />
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I'm back for my top up on Thursday, technically i should have gone last Thursday but due to circumstance Dr Bhatti needed to rearrange to the following week.. I'm so excited! My first experience of getting Botox has been a dream, its definitely not aesthetic Botox, more functional lets say. I am already sleeping better, not grinding to the same extent or waking up with a painful jaw area. The swelling in the lower half of my face also seems to have reduced ever so slightly - Bonus!<br />
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I've taken a few pics to share the beginning of my journey with you, from prior to the treatment, one week after and two weeks after. Please excuse the no makeup morning face in pic 1 and 2, also my daughter's hand and half hairstyle she was doing in week 1 photo! Realistic side of blogging with little people captured you could say. Following my top up appointment i will carry on tracking my results with weekly pictures and update you after my 12 week review. So far i would recommend this treatment to anyone suffering the same problems and its only been 2 weeks! Jawline reduction isn't a highly known about procedure at the moment so hopefully this post will be of help to others with the same struggles.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">When I started Happy In My Skin just under 8 weeks ago I never imagined the blog would receive anywhere near the response it has had. I only ever set out to share my journey tackling my acne in hope that it would help and advise others who were having the same struggles. I have always wanted my blog to be real and relatable, hence me being very open about all aspects of my life and sharing photos of not just 'made up' me but also me stripped down - spots and all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">The response has been amazing. My nearest and dearest have all been so supportive and proud of me. New people - both male and female - have contacted me regarding my posts after they have read them and been able to relate. Most recently (my exciting news) my blog is now featured on the IIAA Influencer Highlights page, I will pop a link below. </span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">The fact that such a knowledgeable brand has read and thought a lot of my posts means literally so much to me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Featuring on the website has been amazing for the blog, the volume of people reading my posts has gone way further than I could ever have dreamt of initially. I can only hope that it will increase the amount of people my posts can touch, help and advise. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Thank you again for your continuing support with my blog. Don't forget to subscribe on the main page if you want to keep up to date with new posts. Also, I always love to hear from you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Obviously you support your friends, so I decided to try the Nu Skin Contouring Lip Colour after seeing everybody rave about its lip plumping effects. I'm not scared of a bit of enhancement so if you can get a plumped up lip from a gloss - I'm there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">So my thoughts.. On first use, it is a nice gloss. I chose the clear one to begin with as I can use it so versatile day to day. It wasn't sticky at all and this is a deal breaker with glosses for me. I wouldn't say I have ever experienced that much of a sensation with it either. I know some plumping glosses can really sting or tingle but this one doesn't really have a noticeable feeling. It is also super long lasting. Being a gloss addict, I can't not have something on my lips - I usually reapply a lot if a gloss doesn't last. Throughout the day I've only been needing to retouch once meaning this gloss lasts really well - bonus!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">You'll already know that I have struggled with my skin if you read my <a href="https://happiinmyskin.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/roaccutane-really.html"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>first post</b></span></a>. If you have you would also know that I have now found what helps me to maintain a fairly clear complexion these days. However, I do still get a monthly breakout. For me its just inevitable. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">-<b><span style="color: magenta;">Don't pick</span></b> = Sounds simple doesn't it, but the temptation to have a good squeeze (especially if your on the freaky side like me, and love squeezing anybody's spots)is always there. Don't do it! You will only make a mess, potentially spread the bacteria and leave a scar. If the spot is clearly ready to be burst do so in the correct method but if you can't see a head then steer clear or pay the price. I've done this far too many times so I should know. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">-<b><span style="color: magenta;">Avoid sugar & dairy</span></b> = This won't be for everybody, but it seems to help me. When I have a breakout I try my best to up my fruit and veggies and I really try not to eat to many sugary or dairy based foods. I have mentioned before that my skin is pretty much my food diary, I can always tell if I have over indulged by its clarity and these two seem to be some of the main influences. I try not to have too much of either anyway but when a volcanic eruption is imminent I'm definitely more aware to avoid!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">-<span style="color: magenta;"><b>Water, water, water</b></span> = Flush those toxins out. Obviously we don't want to drown ourselves, but I do try to get through 2 litres of the clear stuff when my skin is struggling. A good water intake is important anyway and something I aim for daily. Keep a measured water bottle with you if you find your forgetting to drink regularly - that way you know exactly how much you have drank.</span></div>
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<span style="color: magenta; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">-</span><span style="color: magenta; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;"><b>Sudocrem </b></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">= If you have read my <a href="https://happiinmyskin.blogspot.co.uk/2017/02/top-10-skincare-true-loves.html"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">skincare trueloves</span></b></a> post you will already know I'm obsessed with Sudocrem for my spots. For me its one of the best overnight spot treatments I have tried. I've gone into it in more detail in the previous post so won't ramble on, but honestly, try it! I always pop a tiny covering on each spot every night once my face is fully cleansed and moisturised, then literally leave on until the following morning. Its fabulous for helping to dry out the little blighters due to having Zinc Oxide in it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">So these are my little hacks for dealing with my hormonal breakouts. I used to dread 'that time of the month' for this very reason every month, but now I try to just get on with it and accept it's just going to happen. You just have to find what works best for you to help dry the breakout up, as quickly as possible with as little scarring or marking left behind.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">If you have any thoughts, questions or you have any more tips that you find helpful with your breakouts please leave them in the comments below! <span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Links to previous posts and product websites are in <b><span style="color: #e06666;">bold pink</span></b> just click the words to be taken to the page/site. </span></span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Ps. On another note, the blog hits it's 7 week old birthday tomorrow with just over 3000 views and reads! Thank you so so much to all of you who are keeping up to date with my latest posts and for the messages I've had regarding it all. Your support means so much.. Thank you! xx</span><br />
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<br />Bethany Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03551146217759394208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4518471614311570526.post-43459466928745303172017-03-03T07:04:00.000-08:002017-03-05T12:10:00.677-08:00The Other A Word.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">I used to be ashamed of this part of me and kept it as my deep dark secret for such a long time. However, more and more these days I hear from so many people who also have anxiety.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">I guess I've always been on the anxious side. Super organised, slightly (Matt might say extremely) OCD. I've always liked things just so - my mum will vouch for this. It's just me and I wouldn't be me if I was any different. That's what I think is important to remember when your having one of those off days.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">My anxiety became a significant part of me properly about 3 years ago now. It's one of those things you don't have an answer for as to why you get it. I had my daughter at 18 whilst I was still finishing my A levels. I returned to my studies when she was 4 weeks old in order to not fall behind a year. That was the beginning of being a mummy whilst juggling full time studies and that turned into working full time in a career that I love. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">When I first had my little girl I still lived at home with my mum and dad. They kindly let me and Maisie live with them whilst I saved my deposit for my house. I managed to do this by the age of 20 and was ready to buy my first home on my own. I absolutely adore my little home and wouldn't change a thing about it, but with a house comes big responsibilities on top of those I already had. I thrive off being busy and have always put a lot of pressure on myself to be everything but the young mum stereotype. Not only that, I also want to provide my daughter with a secure future as well as provide her with a lovely life filled with love and experiences. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Goals and ambitions set, alongside being very stubborn when I set my mind to something, I continued to pave our future for us. Without sounding big headed, I would go as far as saying I have managed this pretty well although the stress of the juggling act does get to me every now and again. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Not everybody does understand this subject and those people are super lucky. I know a few people - some extremely close to me, who have no concept of anxiety or understanding for mental health and that's fine. It must be very hard to understand something if you haven't experienced it yourself. However I bet the majority of you who will read this will have experienced either a period of, or have, long term anxiety.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Like I've said above, I have anxiety. Yes it comes and goes and yes some days its terrible to the point I just want to get in my bed and not come out. It has just become a part of me that I have learnt to deal with, get on with and most of all accept. What is there actually to be ashamed of?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">In my experience, being honest was the best thing I ever did in ways of helping myself. Initially I did see a GP - I seem to always get the short straw with doctors and see the really cynical one who makes you feel silly just like I did with my skin. They suggested a variety of things, none of which I wanted to bring into my life, so it was a similar case to my acne of coming away disheartened and doing my own research. Through doing my own research I realised anxiety can be triggered by so many different things and it is actually your bodies reaction to said triggers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Initially I opened up to one person who I was very close to.. they had noticed more and more that I was sinking into myself so they took me to one side one day and asked me what was going on. My answer.. I did not know. I wasn't ill, my child was happy and healthy, I've never had money worries.. but I didn't feel right and was struggling getting through the day. That person listened and then their response was "it's okay". They went on to tell me that they to had lived feeling like this and actually probably 90% of the people we interact with daily will have experienced something the same/ similar at some point in their lives. </span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">That's when I started to think that yes, it is okay. It's not ideal and on a bad day I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy (not that I have one but you know, it's a saying and all that). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">I think when you have a realisation over something like this you just want to share it and help other people. By writing this, even it helps just one person, I will be a happy girl.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Since I confided in my friend, I went on to learn how to deal with my anxiety so that it doesn't hinder me in the same ways it was doing. I now speak openly </span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">with my friends and people I know that also suffer. When I've spoken to people about it they have gone on to ask questions and likewise I have asked them things. It's such an un-talked about subject that you almost have to learn from each other and help each other. I'm always surprised when in conversation, how many people suddenly admit they too have experienced the same.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">-<b><span style="color: magenta;">Exercise</span></b>.. My friends all know I've grown to love my yoga. Especially since Christmas time when I discovered it. I don't get the time to go to the gym. I rely heavily on my family already to enable myself to work full time so I don't think they would be thrilled if I was then asking them to have my daughter whilst I attend the gym but Youtube is fabulous! I've found so many yoga tutorials were you feel as though you are actually doing the practise with somebody and yet you've not left the house. I like to do my practise in the evening when Maisie is in bed and everywhere is calm. I never realised the strength and balance yoga requires and I find I totally zone out when I'm doing it as I'm not focusing on anything else other than holding my position and breathing. If you haven't tried it already I would really recommend it. I will pop a link to some of the videos I love below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">-<b><span style="color: magenta;">Walking</span></b>.. I adore walking. It really does blow the cob webs off. When I'm feeling particularly anxious you cant beat a good long walk - with your family if possible. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">-<b><span style="color: magenta;">Blogging</span></b>.. Another new found love. I didn't start my blog as a way to relax myself but it really has become just that. When I sit down and write a post I literally get lost in it. I zone out to anything on my mind and in turn always turn off my laptop feeling more chilled than when I opened it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Like I said, every bodies anxieties and coping mechanisms will be different. I know what I have found works for me and I hope if you are reading this and struggling yourself it might be of help. Please remember how important it is too talk - to a friend, family member, colleague or someone you can confide in. </span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">As always I love to hear your thoughts! If you have any other ideas that help you please pop them below! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Here are my top ten skincare products that I use daily (well all except the scrub and tan - weekly for them of course). The products range considerably in price, and where you can get them from - supermarket sweeps are welcome here you'll be pleased to know! I permanently have these products in my bathroom cabinet as well as miniature decanting bottles/ pots filled with each for when I travel, that way I can always have my faves with me! So here they are, in no particular order, I love them all..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Yep, babies butt cream. I don't think there's a night goes by that I don't have at least one dot of this stuff on my face - my boyfriends a lucky man isn't he! Honestly though, Sudocrem makes the best over night spot treatment. As well as being antiseptic, it also contains zinc oxide which is an amazing ingredient for drying up and helping to heal spots. I swear by the stuff and I have tried all sorts of spot gels and creams. Sudocrem is inexpensive and can be picked up easily in so many supermarkets, pharmacies and health care shops.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Dreams in a bottle and suitable for all skins! The scent of the Proserum is an absolute dream and even better the results you achieve are amazing. This product nourishes the skin like a treatment oil whilst delivering the active benefits of multiple plant extracts. It is enriched with omegas 3, 6 and 9, vitamins A and E as well as turmeric. More of an investment at £49, the treatment will help to balance even an oily skin, reduce hormonal breakouts, hydrate the driest of skins, help brighten and even skin tone and protect against ageing. I apply this last thing at night before I sleep so that the product can absorb and my skin is glowy in the morning. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">One of the best thing that came out of 2015! I have an obsession with the stuff! I use an organic 100% pure virgin coconut oil on my lips after cleansing every night. I also melt a tiny bit between my fingers and apply to my eyelashes every evening after removing my mascara as an overnight treat. Its the most amazing, hydrating lip treatment and I find it really nourishes my lashes after they've been coated in mascara all day! We condition our hair so why would we not condition our lashes? Being natural I also use coconut oil on my daughter if she ever gets dry skin - she is quite sensitive and it has never irritated her! Obviously I don't use the same jar I cook with, I keep two in - one in the kitchen cupboard and one in my bathroom cabinet. As you'll all know, you can pick a jar up ridiculously cheap in you weekly food shop.. I think every supermarket must stock it these days.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">-<b><a href="https://iiaa.eu/problem-skin"><span style="color: magenta;">Skin </span></a></b><b><a href="https://iiaa.eu/problem-skin"><span style="color: magenta;">Accumax</span></a></b> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">I have already spoken a lot about the Skin Accumax in my <b><a href="https://happiinmyskin.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/roaccutane-really.html"><span style="color: magenta;">previous post</span></a></b> so you'll know the love affair I am in with these tablets. They are the reason I no longer suffer my dreaded acne! Accumax definitely has too feature in my top 10 true loves as I take two of these every morning with my breakfast - religiously.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">A cheeky steal at £2.99 and widely available from your local supermarkets and beauty stores! I picked this up purely by accident one day and I'm so glad I did. Infused with water-lilly and pro-vitamin B5 this remover melts away even waterproof mascara. I always use mine to remove my eye makeup first by applying to 2 cotton pads and then I reverse the pads and wipe away all of my makeup. The product is an oil in liquid solution so you have to shake it well! The oily consistency thoroughly removes all of my makeup so it makes the perfect pre-cleanse. This means my second cleanse ensures my skin is makeup, dirt and pollution free as well as enabling my finishing retinoid treatment to be absorbed well and work to the best it can!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">One word. Aldi. Can you believe it? I picked this little beauty up on an emergency whim when my previous eye cream ran out. I had heard a lot of people raving about these supermarket beauty steals and was super intrigued and lets just say it did not disappoint. Said previous eye gel was the Crème de la Mere Illuminating Eye Gel - there's £105 difference in price between this and the Lacura gel and it just goes to show that price doesn't always promise deliverance! At £4.99 the Lacura really hydrated the skin around my eyes instantly which gave a smoothing effect. T</span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">he gel contains a blend of ingredients including caffeine, horse chestnut and kudzu extract (known for its skin repairing properties) designed to tighten and brighten the sensitive area around the eyes. Sneaky hack with this one - apply the remainder on your fingers to your lips at night before your balm, I love the plumping effect it gives! Also if you do see this in-store, get it whilst its in. If you shop at Aldi you'll already know but they don't always stock everything every week. I've been trying to get my hands on a new pot for 2 weeks now and I'm still waiting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Another one I have <b><a href="https://happiinmyskin.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/getting-that-glow.html"><span style="color: magenta;">previously posted</span></a></b> about but have to mention in my top 10 skin loves! This product is a must to try if you haven't already. I initially used my peel to help treat my acne scaring and refine my skin. The results were fab - it has not only reduced my scarring, it helps dry up any current breakouts and it has really helped with the smoothness of my skin - makeup goes on a dream now. Jenna also recommends using a dot of the peel on an active spot overnight as a spot treatment which works amazing. I had an ingrown hair on my leg recently and thought I'd be a guinea pig to see if it would help and it did. The following morning the spot had reduced and I easily got the little hair out that was stuck! I don't know where I would be these days without my peels.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Okay so this one isn't a face product its for your body. It's gorgeous! Every time I use this it takes me back to my salon days - I used to envy every client having this done knowing how beautiful their skin was going to feel afterwards. I now use at home and get my boyfriend to be my therapist, he's a good one bless him. It's not quite as glam as being in a salon when your stood in the bath butt naked but it does the trick. The scrub is a sea salt in oil suspension that buffs away dead skin cells and smoothes the skin. The oil is an aromatherapy oil with </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">invigorating grapefruit, cypress and eucalyptus to stimulate circulation and help eliminate toxins. It also has nourishing sweet almond oil that melts into skin to deeply hydrate and replenish. You can use this weekly and when you do just allow the water to rinse away the salt, don't wash off the oils! I use this all year around but if your looking for something to perfect your summer skin this is the one.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Nobody wants to be a pale gale. There are quite a few fake tans that I like but this one never lets me down! I regularly pick up a bottle from home bargains when I pop in for my toiletries. You can't beat £2.99 for a good colour, streak free tan! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">If I've discovered anything writing this posts its that I definitely put far too many beauty products into my shopping basket when I'm doing my food shop. I picked up these little skin treats in Asda for about £2 each and use them when my face just needs that extra boost of hydration. Although I do tend to be more on the oily side with my skin, I do still get dry every now and again - my skin clearly just doesn't want to be normal does it? The mask contains hyaluronic acid which is primarily used as a moisturising agent, it has the ability to latch onto water molecules which in turn helps hydrate and plump our skins! This means your skin not only feels hydrated, it looks plumper and revitalised too. A definite must try that is suitable for all ages and skin types.</span><br />
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<br />Bethany Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03551146217759394208noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4518471614311570526.post-57537882754706971512017-02-08T21:30:00.000-08:002017-02-14T05:33:51.607-08:00Bakuchiol what?!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Bakuchiol is a natural alternative to retinol that is derived from Indian Babchi leaves and seeds. The ingredient has been used in Chinese and Indian medical practises for centuries to help heal cuts, soothe rashes and calm redness. More recently, it has been discovered that Bakuchiol has many anti-ageing benefits as well as being a brilliant treatment for skin conditions such as acne because of its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Now you can see where this is going.. I told you I wasn't crazy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">So, until four months ago, I too was in the same place you most likely are right now - questioning what the hell Bakuchiol was. I discovered the ingredient and its amazing benefits on a congested skin when a close friend began promoting and selling Arbonne. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Although I had previously heard of Arbonne; I must admit that it wasn't a product brand I had really acknowledged, so when my friend told me about her new venture, talked me through the brands ethics and let me try the products that were suited to my skin type for a week my attention was turned. It was a simple case of candy to a baby.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Arbonne is a vegan and gluten free brand that pride themselves on their naturally inspired and scientifically tested products. It uses botanical ingredients from nature with green chemistry that produces great products whilst looking after the earth at the same time - bonus!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">The product I was most intrigued about was the Genius Nightly Resurfacing Pads. On my return home I did my usual thing of a touch of research - geek at heart and all that, I love to understand how my products work. That's when I came across the Bakuchiol. I also picked up a super handy tip in my research that I will share with you now too.. If you do buy these pads, you receive 60 in the set. Now Arbonne advise you to use one pad per night but the tip I found told you to cut the pads in half. By doing this you double up your product to 120 pads and it lasts you twice as long which considering the pads are quite pricey at £87 I was all for! Initially I only cut a few just in case I felt I wasn't getting enough product from one half but I was pleasantly surprised that half a pad covered my face, neck and even had a touch of product left for the backs of my hands. (You'll understand why I use them here later).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">As agreed with my friend I tried the products for a week. Along with the pads I also tried a cleanser, toner and moisturiser but I didn't adore these like I did the nightly pads. On return I placed my order for my own set and sadly waved goodbye to the borrowed ones.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Within a few days my order arrived and the Genius Nightly Resurfacing Pads slotted perfectly into my night time routine. I use my half pad after I have cleansed and toned - simply wiping all over my face and neck, then wiping any excess onto the backs of my hands. I do it in this order because the product contains skin conditioning agents and emollients so its the perfect finish to my PM regime. My skin is naturally on the oily side so after using the resurfacer I don't need a moisturiser as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">When I started using this product 4 months ago my skin was going through quite a congested spell - not necessarily spotty but lumpy under the skin and my makeup wasn't sitting well. I already knew that introducing a retinonl type product to the skin can cause a breakout. Retinol based products work by gently exfoliating the skin and aiding cellular turnover to shift and clear congestion, so when the spots came I wasn't shocked. Within 2 weeks though everything calmed down and I started to notice the lumps were vanishing, the product had done what I wanted it to do and sifted out all of the crap. The pads are almost like a microdermabrasion in a pot!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Back to the Bakuchiol. In this product it is teamed with phytinol and retinol to create Arbonne's PBR+ complex. Other active ingredients in the product include mandelic acid and bisabolol. Together the combination improves skin tone, smooths the surface off the skin, aids cellular turnover, gently exfoliates, soothes and calms. These actions treat a multitude of sins: uneven, congested and acne plagued skin - all is calmed and smoothed with fine lines, pigmentation and wrinkles are reduced. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">Introducing a retinol based product into my routine as a topical treatment was definitely a great move and one I would recommend! 4 months down the line I am so pleased with the overall smoothness of my skin, the breakouts have calmed down, the condition has dramatically improved and a bonus that I had not even considered beforehand - the skin around my eyes seems firmer and the line from mouth to nose seems to have vanished! I'm only 25 but I had started to notice the teeniest lines appearing around my delicate eye area and on my marionette lines so to erase these so easily is fabulous!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">This product is not only amazing if you are suffering with your skin but also if you are looking to refine soft lines. I don't suffer from sun spots and pigmentation so I can't comment on the benefits there - I wouldn't just make it up! </span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">I am definitely addicted now - the pads have become one of my skincare staples and I'm so pleased my friend brought them to my attention. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">One thing not to forget.. if you are going to or you do currently use a retinoid based topical product - use an SPF during the day, everyday! The skin can become even more sensitised to the sun when using retinoids so an SPF 25+ daily is important. My mineral makeup has a natural protection of SPF 25 that I use everyday but if I'm ever going makeup free I make sure I pop on a light lotion form after moisturising in the morning.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">I hope you've enjoyed the read, honestly the pads are fab! I've popped a link to Arbonne's website and Instagram below for you to have a peep at. As always I love to hear your thoughts and will answer any questions if you pop them below.</span><br />
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Bethany Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03551146217759394208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4518471614311570526.post-74978212666610253962017-02-06T12:37:00.000-08:002017-02-07T07:28:16.467-08:00Only acne knows...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">If you are reading this and you have experienced acne for a period of time i would pretty much put all of what i have on the fact that you will have had at least one of the following statements said to you. Each one is typical of someone trying to help when they actually have no idea what you will be going through. Now that sounds pretty harsh i know - I'm not mean i swear. If you have suffered the dreaded A at any point you will know exactly what i am talking about. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">In this post i want to talk about the questions and statements i and most certainly other acne victims are faced with recurrently. Being quite a private matter generally, people face the following daily and simply admit defeat when it comes to their answer. I know i did for a long time.. sticking my head in the sand (literally if the option had been there on a bad skin day) instead of responding with a more elaborate answer, that would explain why i couldn't just drink more water and bam the spots were gone! So here are the top 10 questions and statements in my opinion that acne sufferers tire of hearing..</span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;"><b>-Your 25.. Surely you shouldn't still be getting spots?</b></span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;"><br />Well no, it would be truly fabulous if i didn't still get a volcanic eruption occurring on my face every now and again but guess what i do! I didn't follow the typical spot stereotype at all. I whizzed through my teenage years with crystal clear skin but then as well as many beautiful gifts i also got acne for my 21st birthday. I will never know where it came from or what caused it - but i do know i went through a pretty big and stressful life change around the same time so i guess i've always put it down to that. The fact is acne can actually affect both genders and appear at any age for numerous different reasons - it is not just a hormonal teenage thing.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;"><b>-What you eat won't effect your skin!</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">Gosh if i had a pound for every time i've been told this. Well i certainly wouldn't be sat writing this at my kitchen table put it that way.. A million pound can take you somewhere much more lavish cant it?! Jokes aside, i chose to really clean my diet up when my acne was at its worst. It perfectly fell at the time <a href="https://www.instagram.com/deliciouslyella/"><span style="color: magenta;"><b>Deliciously Ella</b></span></a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madeleine_shaw_/"><span style="color: magenta;"><b>Madeleine Shaw</b></span></a> were becoming our healthy life gods - if you know me you will know i am literally obsessed with their recipes and healthy life advice. Books purchased, i began reading more and more into nutrition and how a healthy, balanced diet is so super important for our skin health. I am not saying i have a sparkling clean diet, i want to live, laugh and explore but i do try and ensure that the majority of what i eat is nourishing for my skin, body and mind. Your diet is a personal choice but i certainly know that my skin is so much clearer and healthier when i'm fuelling my body with all the right things - the odd time of indulgence can always be seen in my skin i'm afraid. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">Says the person with one sporadic spot. Well no lucky person, you won't. Having one small spot (you are insanely lucky) is miles away from the claws of acne. This one is so hard to explain to a non-sufferer. The truth is when your skin is going through a really bad stage it knocks you both physically and mentally. Physically - your body language is so much more reserved, eye contact minimised and social activities reduced and mentally your playing a draining game of distaste every time you look in the mirror. Only acne knows.. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;"><b>-If you ate meat it might help you?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">My boyfriend is the main suspect of this one (sorry lovely). He seems to believe eating meat is the answer to all of my problems. I get a cold - its because I don't eat meat. I'm tired and low in energy - its because I don't eat meat. Bad skin - you got it. I've been vegetarian since I was 8 when I was traumatised in my history lesson watching a Tudor video, and it isn't going to change in the foreseeable. We have such an extensive knowledge of nutrition today that it's easier than ever to substitute foods in order to keep a balanced and nutritious diet without eating meat. In fact if you research into healing acne you will find that a lot of people turn total vegan in their quest for clear skin. The results can be amazing. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;"><b>-It's not that bad.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">The one phrase that can revert any level headed acne sufferer back into a version of their former two year old, tantruming self. Okay so I totally get that for the people we confide in: family, partners and friends, it must be hard knowing what to say. There isn't actually anything that can be said. But we know that if we asked them to swop skins the answer would be a no - surely that answers our frustrations and their statement in one? </span><br />
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<span style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;"><b>-Its just bad luck!</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">Were the famous last words (literally, i never saw him again) of the first GP i saw about my skin. Clearly he had never gone through this, but yeah that was his response when i asked him why this was happening at the age of 21. To say looks could kill is an understatement.. I was devastated!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">I'm sorry, come again? Okay so yes i have an elaborate (i'd say exciting) skin care regime. I adore products - I love learning about products, using products, the smells, packaging.. You get the picture. I don't just put anything on my skin though, i take time choosing what i decide to purchase and buy. Pe</span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">rsonally, i favour natural, aromatherapy based products. When I was a therapist I trained with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/espaskincare/"><span style="color: magenta;"><b>ESPA</b></span></a> and their products are truly beautiful! That being said, i don't purely stick to just one brand. There are so many amazing, results driven products available I just cant help but keep expanding the collection. I think with your skincare, as long as you understand what you are putting on your skin, in what orders, you simply cant hinder.. Only aid and improve.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-small;">There is no doubt about it - water is good for our bodies and skin. A dehydrated body = dehydrated skin. Water also helps to flush away toxins from the body, this is common knowledge. I have always made a conscious effort with my water consumption daily, aiming for around two litres per day, and yet I still had acne. Whilst water is incredible and without it we simply cannot survive, it most certainly isn't the miracle cure for acne we are all seeking. Trust me if it was I potentially may have drown my self in the stuff by now!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Pre-formed vitamin a (also known as retinoids) only exist in animal products, so providing you have a good diet you will usually get a fair amount of the stuff from what </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">you eat. Good sources of vitamin A include: cheese, eggs, oily fish, liver, milk and yogurt - all well and good if you eat meat.. harder if you </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">are vegetarian (that would be me) and super hard if you are a tee total vegan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">For the people that follow a plant-based diet, we find our sources in veggies such as: carrots, winter squashes, sweet potatoes, apricots, </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">spinach, kale, broccoli and red peppers. These sources aren't primary sources of vitamin a though! They are actually sources of beta-carotene - </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">a carotenoid that our body can covert into vitamin a - clever! </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">In order for our skin to benefit from vitamin a our body will convert it into retinoic acid - a product that can help various different skin </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">issues.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Vitamin a use on the skin began in the 1960's in the form of tretinoin (used on acne patients still today and also known as Retin A). Not only </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">is Retin A amazing for acne but also for its anti-ageing properties when applied to wrinkles - you'll see it in so many skincare products right now! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">What effect does the vitamin have on acne you might be wondering? Well, it helps </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">prevent dead skin cells from clogging the pores, reduces the amount of oil produced in the pores, suppresses androgen formation and helps prevent </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">cell inflammation (the redness we experience).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">This is only a small post as I don't want to ramble on - more short, sweet and too the point. Hopefully it will help clear up any questions you had from my previous Accumax post with regards to the benefits </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">vitamin a has on the skin. After all, we all like to understand a little more how the products we digest and put on our skin work don't we right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new";">Please don't forget though - if you are pregnant or breast feeding you need to consult with your doctor before taking any vitamin a supplements as too high levels can be dangerous to pregnant or breast feeding mothers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: xx-small;">Que the power of Instagram! you'll know if your also insta obsessed, its so easy to stumble across that one account every now and again t</span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">hat's an absolute gem. I was on one of my regular hauls when I came across </span><b><a href="http://instagram.com/flawless_faces_"><span style="color: magenta; font-size: xx-small;">@flawless_faces_</span></a></b><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> and it caught my attention immediately. </span></span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: xx-small;">Jenna's page hosted not only amazing images of clients and customers results but also countless messages received from the people who had been using her amazing product.</span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: xx-small;">Now I'm up for trying anything when it comes to beauty and helping my skin but I'm also all about the research - I like to know what I am putting onto my skin and how it works. Our skin is our largest organ, we need to take the best care of it we can right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: xx-small;">With 6 different strengths to choose from (10% up to 50%) I was unsure what to go for. I had a chat with Jenna to discuss what I was aiming for and how my skin is generally. She advised me to begin on the lowest strength, I was to try one bottle of the 10% and depending on results either stick to that level or increase to 20% next time if the stubborn marks were still visible. </span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: xx-small;">The peel is made of glycolic acids - acids from fruit and sugars. It has no animal additives at all - simply a product derived from sugar cane, suitable for both vegan and vegetarians.. Bonus!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: xx-small;">As I briefly mentioned above, the peel works in two ways. It tricks the brain into thinking the skin is under trauma in the area you have applied the acids to</span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: xx-small;">.</span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: xx-small;"> The brain then sends signals to produce even more collagen in the area which helps repair any imperfections. It will also have an exfoliating effect, eating away dead and old skin cells to reveal a fresher complexion. </span><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Problems the peels can help include:</span><span style="color: magenta; font-size: xx-small;"> Acne</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span><span style="color: magenta; font-size: xx-small;">sc</span><span style="color: magenta; font-size: xx-small;">arring</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span><span style="color: magenta; font-size: xx-small;">pigmentation</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> and </span><span style="color: magenta; font-size: xx-small;">uneven skin</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> surfaces.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: xx-small;">Real talk time. Its an acid.. does it burn? No. But, being totally honest it does feels super tingly, almost stingy. This kicks in about 10 seconds after application as it gets to work, not to panic though, it subsides totally after a</span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: xx-small;"> </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: xx-small;">minute or two. The ingredients are active so it was inevitable you would experience something!</span><br />
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oral antibiotic courses completed and still i was looking in the mirror saddened by what screamed back at me.. Acne. Red, sore,
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Not only does acne affect your confidence, it has negative effects on your mental and physical state. Firstly, on looking in the mirror
you find yourself asking <b><span style="color: magenta;">"what have i done to deserve this?".</span></b> Then comes the meticulous routine every morning of covering each individual
spot in a bid to hide the monstrous reality of what lies underneath. Maybe the worst is when you meet a new guy (who turned out to be the one)
and you begin staying over - everyone wants to wake up looking as fabulous as you did on the date night previously. Unfortunately not the case.
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had expired the majority of the other solutions. That's where i guess my real journey to tackle acne began...
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myself. I also spoke to my knowledgeable colleagues. I owe the reason for this blog and more so the reason behind my now more or less clear skin
to my manager and salon owner. Their expertise and advise was priceless.
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">Research i was carrying out was already worrying me. The side effects, possible depression, the post treatment problems, the science behind how
the drug works, risk of abnormal organ function and monthly hospital trips for pregnancy & blood tests - everything semt to scream <b><span style="color: magenta;">NO</span></b>! Then came the
chat with my managers. I wanted their honest opinion on what i should do. They had after all been in the industry for years, experienced a lot and
worked with all skin types; including the ones that had previously used Roaccutane.
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Did i want paper thin skin? Extreme dryness of the whole body? Sore flaky skin? Depression? Internal problems? Premature ageing? The list goes on
... The answer was No! I was now at a hurdle, if i wasn't going to take that route what was i going to do?
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More research occurred and there i found my natural approach.. </span><br />
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We were already stocking and working with Environ products - a brand based on science, beauty and care. Environ focus' hugely on vitamin A and its
benefits on the skin. (I'm going to do a post purely on this soon). The brand itself is part of a company called the iiaa (<a href="https://iiaa.eu/" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;"><b>https</b></span></a><a href="https://iiaa.eu/" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;"><b>://</b></span></a><a href="https://iiaa.eu/" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;"><b>iiaa</b></span></a><a href="https://iiaa.eu/" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;"><b>.</b></span></a><a href="https://iiaa.eu/" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;"><b>eu</b></span></a><a href="https://iiaa.eu/" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;"><b>/</b></span></a>),
along with the Environ they also created The Advanced Nutrition Programme. After looking through the brand in more depth we had our attention turned
to a product called Skin Accumax.
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Skin Accumax is a nutritional supplement. It's dairy free, suitable for vegans and free from artificial flavours and colourings. It contains high doses
of a combination of vitamins A, E, C and plant nutrients - particularly a plant nutrient found in broccoli! The supplements are suitable for male
and females over the age of 16 (not suitable if pregnant or planning pregnancy) The tablets are made in the UK to "strict pharmaceutical standards",
come with a full information brochure and they cause no negative side effects, dryness or flaking.. What was not to be excited about? The Advanced Nutrition Programme
recommends using 2 tablets twice a day with your largest meals (to aid absorption) for at least 14 weeks, after that you can continue as you are or
reduce to 2 tablets once a day as maintenance. </span><br />
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Obviously i was sceptical, it all sounded to good to be true; but true to its word the Skin Accumax began to work. I had previously decided to track the progress
taking a series of photos (i will apologise now - the before pictures are dreadful) before my course began and a series 14 weeks later in order to compare. The results were amazing!
Gone was the sore, lumpy, red blemishes! Present was clear, healthy skin. <b><span style="color: magenta;">Amazing</span></b>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">I chose to continue taking the tablets as maintenance for my skin and i will admit i have stopped taking them a few times but give it a few months
without and i soon see the blemishes creeping back. The vitamins </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">seem to have a triple effect, firstly on my skin, secondly on my health - i have fewer
colds ect whilst taking and finally on my mental health. <b><span style="color: magenta;">Clearer skin = A happier me!</span></b>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">I literally cannot rave about this product enough! Once i had achieved my results we launched the products within the salon and began spreading the word.
If you are at that point of despair and Roaccutane seems like your only option, please give this a go. It's not cheap by any means, you will be looking at
around £53-£70 a month initially then half thereafter but it works! You'll get none of the harsh side effects linked to Roaccutane just a natural approach
- better in every single way. It's just one of those gems you discover and want EVERYONE to know about.</span><br />
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If you have any questions or want anymore information on Skin Accumax please don't hesitate to comment, email or get in touch!</span>
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