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Going Makeup-less
I want to know how you all feel about going without makeup. I never wear makeup when I'm around the house, but as soon as I go out in public it's like my security blanket. I have gotten to a point where I don't have acne and I don't pick my chin and nose, so I actually don't cover those areas with makeup anymore. My problem is my eyes. I had a bit of a relapse yesterday and now I have nice red marks all over below my eyebrows. I want more than anything to make them disappear today. I feel hideous and ugly, but in reality I know I shouldn't be covering my scabs. I want to go to my bartending course all this week without putting makeup on, but I am so scared. I just want to stop worrying about applying so many layers of makeup and drying the area out. The dryer it is the more I want to pick. It is such an awful cycle. I just want the courage to not wear a mask on my face. I really don't know how to do it though. Do any of you go makeup-less and if so how do you do it? What motivates you muster up the confidence to show the world the real you?
May 29, 2012
Hi Sarah. After many years of my own picking struggle, I have multiple scars. Make-up is an absolute necessity. I honestly could not leave the house without applying it as I would feel far too self conscious. Only my husband sees me without it and sometimes I even use concealer around him. Yes, it feels like make-up is a real crutch. Ideally, I'd like to go without or minimal make-up all the time. But, that just isn't reality. With the make-up I have the ability to face the world with more confidence and allowed to live a more normal life. Try to use organic, skin friendly make-up. At least it shouldn't harm your skin any further. I wish you the very best of luck.