Day 1: It's here!!!

Today I got the New Proactiv Solution in the mail! I was given the old Proactiv Solution a few years back, but was very hesitant to use it, especially since I had been using a prescribed topical cream called Duac at the time. It is typically advised that you only use one product at a time to prevent over treatment. Up until now, I have tried almost everything thinkable. From over the counter creams, to presciption creams, to odd home remedies...nothing ever worked. Sure I got temporary relief, but nothing worth getting excited over.

I got my first pimple when I was probably about 12 years old; right around when I hit puberty. Duh, right? By the time I was 14, I was suffering from breakouts on my face (my forehead and around my mouth) as well as my chest and back. After a while, I just learned to deal with it because it seemed to be getting a little bit better. But then I went to college... wake up call! My breakouts were never this bad EVER! I started feeling really self conscious and dirty...even though I was not "dirty." In fact, most of my breakouts are related to hormones, not a dirty face or a greasy diet. I do have to admit, however, that I am a culprit for constantly touching my face or resting my face on my hands. So, in addition to trying Proactiv Solution, I am making a conscious effort to not touch my face! So the journey begins...

Day 1 Pictures:

*** My forehead is a common breakout area from between my eyebrows to my temples.***

***My chin is also a big breakout area. Actually, all around my mouth is. I feel like these just never completely go away :( ***

***My chest hasn't broken out this bad since I was in middle school! It's really gross!***