My Personal History with Acne

My Personal Journey with Acne

I have a very personal relationship with acne, and that’s why I’m so passionate about helping you heal. I know how it feels — acne can deeply affect our lives and often lead to depression or anxiety.

I developed acne at the age of nine. At first, I thought it was exciting — a rite of passage that made me feel grown up. But as time went on, my acne worsened, taking a huge toll on my self-esteem and how I showed up in the world. It came during a vulnerable period in my life, when I was also being severely bullied.

Through much healing, I’ve learned to forgive and let go. I now understand that hurt people hurt people. I mention the bullying not to play the victim or shame anyone, but because at the time, I truly hated myself. I believed the cruel words said to me and allowed them to control me for half my life. The truth is, acne is nothing — it’s not deadly or permanent, and it should never hold us back the way it can. I want to help you understand this as you heal, too.

I love that today there’s more skin positivity and awareness that mental and physical challenges can actually be blessings in disguise. They make us stronger, more empathetic, and better equipped to help others. Overcoming them is empowering — and it’s what inspired me to become an esthetician.

Like many of you, I tried everything under the sun: birth control, Retin-A, benzoyl peroxide, antibiotics, spironolactone, infomercial kits, and even multiple rounds of Accutane. Nothing gave lasting results. My breakouts would come back with stress, poor diet, or before my cycle.

I became an esthetician at 24 with one goal — to help others avoid what I went through. I worked in spas and medical clinics and found that most acne products only offered temporary relief. Then, when I started my own business, I discovered @FaceRealitySkincare — and it changed everything.

Face Reality is the only product line that has kept my skin clear for six years. It works by addressing acne at its root: reducing inflammation, balancing hormones, and healing from within. With the right products, treatments, supplements, and lifestyle changes, this program offers sustainable, lifelong results.

Between 2013 and 2017, I studied psychology and went through major personal growth — leaving toxic environments and relationships, starting therapy and Reiki, and healing old patterns. I learned that mental and emotional health directly affect our skin. Stress, especially subconscious stress from self-doubt or misalignment, always showed up on my face. Reiki helped me release those hidden blocks and reconnect with my true self.

Healing takes courage — facing yourself, your past, and your patterns isn’t easy. But I promise, it’s worth it. True healing brings peace, self-love, and lasting transformation.

Today, I incorporate everything I’ve learned — psychology, Reiki, and esthetics — into my work with clients. We now understand that stress and emotional imbalance can manifest as physical symptoms, including acne. That’s why journaling, meditation, movement, forgiveness, and letting go are all part of my approach to skin healing.

Working with skin has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Acne has many layers that run deeper than the surface, and my mission is to help you heal both inside and out.