You might want to get a cup of tea and have a seat. Skin care is my
vulnerable place. If you know the pain of acne, you understand this
particular form of crazy. A breakout is the fastest way to get me mopey,
defeated and send me running to a solo sanctuary where no one can see
my face. I’m not sure when this “isolate and mope” pattern started, but I
can remember the agony of breaking out throughout high school and
college too.
In my 20’s after playing with my diet and eliminating pretty much
everything but cucumbers, mint and pineapple, and in a fit of desperation
right before my wedding, I started a course of Accutane. This was a radical
turning point.
Now, in my 40’s, I still turn to diet and wellness to stay strong and clear.
This is, and has become my life’s work as a health coach. I still use what I
need to use from the realm of traditional medicine, and am VERY grateful
to my Superstar dermatologist for supporting me so well through the years
with her care and knowledge. At 43, it’s still crazy to have blackheads, age
spots, the occasional pimple and wrinkles all on the same 1” square of
skin.
A few months ago, I was introduced to a company called Beautycounter. I
was skeptical, as I have tried every “miracle” product for internal and
external use. Literally. I was not interested in spending a bunch of money
to decide that yet one more product that works for everyone else won’t
work for me… and will perhaps bleach all my favorite towels, shirts, and
sheets. The woman who was sharing with me kindly brought me her bag
and offered that I take it home for a few days and try it… Well, right from
the start, this was different. I took her bag and raced home to shower.
I was immediately taken aback to learn that the cleanser was a cream
cleanser with an oil base… uh, if you have battled oily skin and live in a
humid climate, the LAST thing you want to do is oil up!
I’ve been trying for decades to get oil off my face. But.. I tried it anyways.
I’ve always used strong products that sting and burn. I’ve always equated
the words “sting” and “burn” with “effective”.
This creamy cleanser glided on and felt like silk on my skin. No burning, no
pain. I washed it off, and because old habits die hard, felt I needed to
follow up with my acne pad. I was shocked! There was no brown residue
from my makeup left on my face. That little pad was white. Hmmm…
I tried the face oil, and this was the biggest surprise.. my skin soaked it up.
Drank it in. Feasted. Who would have thought!??!
The net result? By the time I returned the bag to my friend a few days later,
my skin was happy, radiant and even a bit more clear/translucent looking. I
would not have thought it possible had I not experienced it myself. The
biggest surprise? Oils!!?! May be a girl’s best friend. Check out the blog
post on oils for your skin…
I want you to experience happy, glowing, calm skin for the first time in a
long time.
Click here to get more information on the product that has kept me from
my usual “isolate and mope” pattern: www.beautycounter/cecilyarmstrong
Want to try product too? Send me an email at
Cecily@cecilyarmstrong.com, and we will work out the details to get you
some to try for a day or 2.
Click here to get more information on the product that has kept me from
my usual “isolate and mope” pattern.
Want to try product too? Send me an email at
Cecily@cecilyarmstrong.com, and we will work out the details to get you
some to try for a day or 2.