There are breakouts, and then there are breakouts so bad that make me, a grown woman, literally hide under a blanket. My confidence hit an all-time low. I cancelled plans. I stared unhealthily often at a mirror, examining the colony of cystic zits on my chin and jawline. How did I get here? Actually, the answer to that is easy: work stress, late nights, junk food, my insatiable sweet tooth, not drinking enough water — around the holiday season I really gave no f*cks. It just all caught up to me. But, I was determined to do everything I possibly could to clear up acne fast.
I pulled out all the stops and created a super-regimen that ended up actually working for me. While there is no such thing as a quick fix for acne (it’s all about getting treated by a dermatologist, eating healthy, and having a lot of patience), ahead are all the steps I incorporated into my routine that made the biggest difference.
8 steps to clear up acne fast
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From: ELLE.com
