first post<\/a> featuring her face as she reflects on what it means to feel worthy and confident in her journey of embracing acne. Photo courtesy of Jane Seow.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Libre Caslon Text||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”2em” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”Raleway|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”50px” header_2_line_height=”1.4em” header_6_font=”Raleway|700||on|||||” header_6_font_size=”16px” header_6_letter_spacing=”5px” header_6_line_height=”1.8em” max_width=”1320px” module_alignment=”center” min_height=”63px” custom_margin=”|-415px|-2px|-616px||” custom_padding=”|0px||0px||” header_2_font_size_tablet=”35px” header_2_font_size_phone=”25px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m going to go all out [with] putting my face out there,\u201d she says. Though she wasn\u2019t pleased with how the photo turned out, she pushed through because she \u201cwants to be honest\u201d with herself.<\/p>\n
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Featuring a compilation of video reflections, Jane posted her raw and emotional thoughts through Instagram\u2019s IGTV function. Photo courtesy of Jane Seow.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Libre Caslon Text||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”2em” custom_margin=”-19px||-1px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Acne has reared its ugly head since the wearing of masks was made mandatory because of the Covid-19 pandemic. In a recent HYPE survey, 68 per cent of 73 respondents said they developed \u2018maskne\u2019, aka mask acne. In the same survey, 82 per cent of respondents said they have experienced an acne breakout at least once in their lives. Despite the prominence of acne, most youths would avoid posting photos of their blemished skin online.<\/p>\n
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It\u2019s not about neglecting your condition\u2026 it\u2019s more about acceptance.<\/p>\n
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Putting one\u2019s insecurity on the net for everyone to see is not something youths would think of doing. However, Jane is motivated by the number of #AcnePositivity accounts she follows on Instagram. This community consists of individuals posting bare-faced photos of themselves to drive others to be more open about their skin woes.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt really lifts up my spirits because I feel like I\u2019m not alone,\u201d says Jane.<\/span><\/p>\nHannah Binte Shafiq Abdullah, 19, a student, recalls the awe and admiration she felt when she saw how authentic people from the #AcnePositivity community were in their battle against acne.<\/span><\/p>\nTranslating this feeling into action, she started her own acne positivity account on Instagram, @acnebymyside.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Hannah.jpg” alt=”internship during a pandemic” title_text=”Hannah” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”-35px|||||” custom_padding=”34px|||||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Montserrat|300|||||||” min_height=”43px” custom_margin=”-20px||26px|||” custom_padding=”0px|||||” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Hannah has made significant progress not only in her skin condition, but her mindset as well. Photo courtesy of Hannah Binte Shafiq Abdullah.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Libre Caslon Text||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”2em” header_3_font=”Montserrat|600||||||#e02b20|” header_3_text_align=”left” header_3_text_color=”#233956″ header_3_font_size=”24px” header_3_line_height=”1.5em” min_height=”324px” custom_margin=”-18px||27px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
To her, learning to embrace acne is \u201cremembering that your skin condition doesn\u2019t make you less of a person or less worthy of things like love or self-confidence\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s not about neglecting your condition\u2026 it\u2019s more about acceptance,\u201d says Hannah.<\/p>\n
Experiencing acne has taught Hannah that beauty goes beyond how one looks on the outside. Instead, it has a lot to do with one\u2019s beliefs and personality. Hence, she aspires to inspire others through this account to gain confidence and self-love in spite of their pimples.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial author=”- Jane Seow, 20″ job_title=”A Student” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
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Meanwhile, Nur Maisarah Binte Mohammad Wizan, 23, a student, would not leave her house if the acne breakouts were bad. Having lived with acne since she was in secondary school, she says: \u201cIf I had to go out, I would put on makeup thick enough to cover my acne but that had ultimately made the breakouts worse.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nSince then, Maisarah has taken pains to find out more about acne. She says: \u201cLearning about better skin habits also encouraged me to wear less make-up, which then improved my skin.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/hypesingapore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Maisarah.jpg” alt=”A girl” title_text=”Maisarah” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”-35px|||||” custom_padding=”2px|||||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Montserrat|300|||||||” min_height=”43px” custom_margin=”-20px||26px|||” custom_padding=”0px|||||” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
With only her eyebrows drawn, Maisarah is all smiles as she snaps a photo to document her skin care journey. Photo courtesy of Nur Maisarah Binte Mohammad Wizan.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Libre Caslon Text||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”2em” header_3_font=”Montserrat|600||||||#e02b20|” header_3_text_align=”left” header_3_text_color=”#233956″ header_3_font_size=”24px” header_3_line_height=”1.5em” custom_margin=”-23px|||||” custom_padding=”||19px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
This boosted her confidence to open up about her journey on her personal Instagram account. She also shared her favourite products and routines there, which garnered positive responses from her followers.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn my opinion, taking care of one\u2019s skin is a lifestyle,\u201d Maisarah says. That thought inspired her to set up an Instagram account, @the.hg.search.<\/p>\n
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To show how much she loves the products, Maisarah only posts photos of them she\u2019s completely done with them. Photo courtesy of Nur Maisarah Binte Mohammad Wizan.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Libre Caslon Text||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”2em” header_3_font=”Montserrat|600||||||#e02b20|” header_3_text_align=”left” header_3_text_color=”#233956″ header_3_font_size=”24px” header_3_line_height=”1.5em” custom_margin=”-18px|||||” custom_padding=”||19px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Dr Gabriel Wong, 35, a medical director at SL Aesthetic Clinic, agrees. \u201cApplying makeup on acne-prone skin aggravates the problem as it can further clog up pores.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAcne is not caused by dirt or not washing one\u2019s face enough. In fact, too much washing will strip the skin of sebum, triggering the oil glands to be even more overactive,\u201d Dr Wong adds.<\/p>\n
Jane can relate to that as she was always asked this question: \u201cDo you wash your face [often]?\u201d Sometimes, her family would confront her with a checklist of things she could have done to minimise the appearance of acne on her face.<\/p>\n
For those with acne-prone skin, Dr Wong suggests a gentle cleanser that does not strip the skin of its oil.<\/p>\n
Young Living\u2019s BLOOM\u2122 skin care collection embodies that sentiment.<\/p>\n
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With the addition of naturally-derived ingredients, the BLOOM\u2122 skin care collection helps you attain a healthier skin complexion. Photo courtesy of Young Living Singapore.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Libre Caslon Text||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”2em” header_3_font=”Montserrat|600||||||#e02b20|” header_3_text_align=”left” header_3_text_color=”#233956″ header_3_font_size=”24px” header_3_line_height=”1.5em” min_height=”292px” custom_margin=”-17px|||||” custom_padding=”||19px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
\u201c[The] collection focuses on boosting moisture-holding properties that do not strip the skin, leaving it properly cleansed and moisturised,\u201d says Germaine Natasha D\u2019Rozario, 30, assistant marketing communications manager of Young Living.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nShe adds: \u201cThe formula does not contain any harsh sulfates, harsh surfactants or alcohol that could cause irritation for people with sensitive skin.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nAlthough youths tend to take things into their own hands, Hannah says: \u201cWhat I\u2019ve learnt is that you really have to take the time to research good products and try them.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial author=”- Nur Maisarah Binte Mohammad Wizan, 23″ job_title=”A Student” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
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Dr Wong advises youths to seek professional help if they are not sure about how their acne condition would develop and especially when they have large pimples that contain pus.<\/span><\/p>\nUltimately, Dr Wong says, acne is not something to be embarrassed about, especially as it is a common experience among youths.<\/span><\/p>\nHannah says: \u201cYes, it\u2019s painful and can be extremely uncomfortable. But I think we should start changing the way we talk about it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nTo begin with, Jane was never self-conscious until people started pointing out her skin condition. As a result of her acne journey, Jane can now say with confidence: \u201cTo feel beautiful and confident is to not let your skin inhibit you.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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