Is Oil-Free Worth Buying?

Hello readers! I hope you are all enjoying this wonderful day! We all know of the various gimmicks that run a muck in the beauty world. This multi-billion dollar industry just keeps the trends coming, and its loyal followers occupied with the task of attempting to buy every "new" product out there. Now I'm not trying to dissuade you from buying Oil-free products, no, no!I'm just trying to say to be wary of this marketing gimmick.

 Yes, there are oil-free creams and cosmetics that work wonders for your skin, but is it really necessary to buy it? Most of the time, the oil-free and regular version of a product work just as well as the regular one! a lot of times, skin care companies will charge consumers more money for offering such a "special" version of their products. I have still broken out from using oil-free moisturizer, because thought you don't want to believe it it, they still contain oil.

Acne vs Self Esteem

Hello my superb readers! How are you enjoying life? Today's post is a bit different from what I normally talk about, but I hope it comes in handy for some of you. It is something that I was contemplating to blog about earlier, but I guess its never the wrong time to talk about it. The title is a dead giveaway, but its perfect, in it's own way. Keep reading to find out!

Our teenage years, as well as life in general, are already pretty tough. I love life, and I hope you all find it to be just as amazing. However, acne can get in the way of our daily lives, and can cause noticeable changes in the way we see ourselves. Discussing acne can make some people uncomfortable, but its a part of life that a large portion of the population has to go through. It may seem like nobody else in your school, city, etc is getting it, but your not alone. A lot of people don't realize how common acne really is, there are still people who treat it like some rare disorder. It shouldn't have to be like that.

Some of you are probably wondering How can one tiny spot affect self esteem? The thing is, most people don't realize how that "one little spot" can really take a toll on your self esteem. The only reason I can think very little about my answer while I am typing, is because I have have had acne for along time. I have had acne since I was about 10. It started out as a little bit of acne, and eventually cleared up every so often, but it never really went away.It has become slightly worse, but people hardly notice, so I don't mind it. I know that acne can be "fixed" by using prescriptions, as well as hyped-up gimmicks, but its not as easy as that. There are many drugstore products, as well as over the counter medications, that claim to cure the dreaded acne curse, but the search for the perfect product may take a long time.

Searching for a way to get rid of acne is time consuming, as well as stressful. Some products may worsen acne, or cause chemical burns, and lead to lower self esteem. A last resort for many, is to just pile on the makeup, so it is won't be as noticeable. This can lead to even more acne, and even more layers of makeup. there are also instances where people change themselves within society, becoming more introverted, or even more boisterous to compensate for lingering insecurities.

Among all the negativity, there is hope. For many people, its a long battle, to get back that confidence, and to stop worrying about their skin. I don't let my acne bother me. Sure, I sometimes dread having it, but its going to go away, so its not something to worry about. Acne is a normal part of life, as I wrote earlier, don't let your acne get in the way of doing the things you love. It may take a while to stop fretting over your skin, but you will get there in time.

I hope you enjoyed this type of post, let me know if you readers would like more of these types of posts. Well, stay tuned for the next post, which will be up shortly! Thank you for reading.

Happy May

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Face Matters

Good evening you avid readers! How have your summers been so far? Today has been a lazy day for me, but hopefully tomorrow will be full with plans. I was biking earlier today, and wore an old ball cap. As soon as I started crossing the road, my hat flew off, and the crosswalk timer was running out. By then another car already ran over the hat and took it with it. Poor hat, it never knew that it would end up like that.  Enough ranting about my hat, onto today’s post!

The internet age has opened many doors for those seeking advice, but it has also cause many issues. I feel concerned over the growing number of people that give skin advice over the internet, and I must say, that it can get unsettling. Suggestions get thrown around, and they are often ones that can lead to bigger problems. An example of this is ways you can treat acne without having to buy any medicated lotions, wipes, or exfoliators. One “remedy” I see all the time is to use toothpaste containing baking soda. I am not a dermatologist, but I can certainly tell you that this is something that will irritate your skin. Just because you cannot feel the irritation, it doesn’t mean that it is not irritating and causing damage to your precious skin. Another remedy I recently found out, was to place stinging hydrogen peroxide on your skin. It does not seem very safe to me, and I do not specialize in chemistry or biology (yet). All I am typing out is that you should always take online advice with a grain of salt. Yes, acne can go away on it’s own, or can be relieved with simple homemade solutions, but please take caution when trying anything on your skin. Lemon juice may seem safe to use, but it can cause irritation as well. I am wary when it comes to taking advice from aestheticians, as some do not have the proper knowledge about the various layers of the skin and the science behind the many skin treatments. Going to a doctor with worrying questions is the best way to go, as they went to medical school for a reason. Take care of your skin, and remember to always ask your doctor, they will be more than happy to answer any gnawing concerns.

If any of you readers ever have any concerns or need to point out any flaws in any information I give, please be free to contact me through twitter (@electric_blush), the comments section below, or even on the Electric Advice Page. I will not be offended, just glad to know that there is something I can improve on to ensure that I do not display false information to any of you. Don’t be shy; you will not be negatively confronted. Well, see you tomorrow.

Happy Testing

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