Her Skin Story
Olga first became aware of her skin when she was around eight or nine years old. At the time, she saw her acne as a sign of growing up, until other people started pointing it out and making her feel different. As she got older, acne became something that affected a lot more than just her skin, from avoiding photos at school to feeling self-conscious at university and in social situations.
Over the years, Olga has tried advice from GPs, dermatologists, skincare influencers, and aestheticians, hoping to find something that worked. Like many people struggling with acne, she found herself constantly researching products, experimenting with routines, and sometimes overdoing it with active ingredients in an attempt to speed things up, often making her skin barrier worse in the process.
When her acne became more severe, medication started to feel like the only real option left. Although she feels more comfortable talking about acne now, breakouts can still affect her mood and confidence. She also feels there’s a strong pressure, especially on social media, to cover up or “fix” acne. Olga’s experience reflects how frustrating, exhausting, and emotional living with acne can be, especially when it follows you into adulthood.
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