Acne scars on your face? Prevent the nightmare
August 19, 2020
Pimples in your teens is one thing, having them follow you into adulthood is frustrating but knowing there’s a chance they’ll haunt you forever as acne scars on your face
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Acne scars on your face? Prevent the nightmare
Pimples in your teens is one thing, having them follow you into adulthood is frustrating but knowing there’s a chance they’ll haunt you forever as acne scars on your face is a nightmare! The good news is it’s preventable so find out the best way to keep the nightmare at bay.
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MY STORY
"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