You can have spots and feel anxious, but you’ve also got lots of other things going for you. What if you focused on all of those instead of staring into a magnifying mirror 24h? The #BodyPositive movement has shown the way. So take a step back from your fantasy self-image. Stop the harsh judging and celebrate who you really are.
Remember that your acne doesn’t define you. You’re a person, with your strengths, weaknesses and talents. So don’t let acne rule your life. Be confident and find inspiration on social media. Thanks to #Freethepimple and #LoveYourSkin on Instagram, lots of people post their selfies au naturel, without photoshopping or make-up to hide their shiny skin and blemishes. And it doesn’t stop them from continuing to fight the good fight against their oily skin problems, proudly and honestly. Nobody is perfect, and freeing yourself from other people’s looks is the best way to regain your confidence. There are inspiring teens out there, like Em Ford, the blogger @mypaleskinblog with 858k followers who launched #RedefinePretty. The account @stillbeautifulnow also does a world of good!