How to get rid of pimples fast
May 5, 2020
“I don’t care how long it takes to get rid of my acne” – said no one ever! You might not be leaving the house much at the moment, but
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Getting rid of pimples fast
“I don’t care how long it takes to get rid of my acne” – said no one ever! You might not be leaving the house much at the moment, but it’s likely you still want to know how to get rid of pimples fast.
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"As an adult I found having acne even more difficult."
“I thought that in my 20s I would be having the time of my life but instead I was staying inside on weekends and covering my face up in makeup to hide from the world. I can honestly say that to date, this time was the worst and most emotional of my life.”
– Cara, 23