You Are Not Alone

When I was a teenager... I used to feel ugly and demoralised whenever I had pimples. And when I was doing my O levels, the stress (plus hormones) gave me a really bad complexion.

As if THAT wasn't bad enough, I had some inconsiderate people coming up to me to say "What happened to your face?!"

And although I am no longer plagued by oily skin or acne... I know that many women (and men) out there are facing skin problems. And I'd just like to say that you are not alone.

The worse thing I remember about it... was that people assume you don't take care of your face... (like you are dirty). But in reality, having had troubled skin when I was young made me have extra clean habits which are with me until today. I do not have acne now, but most importantly, because I took care of my troubled skin (didn't squeeze any!), I don't have any scars.

A couple of weeks ago, I asked my blog readers to write in to me if they had skin problems (particularly blemishes, acne scars and freckles). Thank you all for your honest responses. My heart goes out to you... I know how incredibly depressing and frustrating it must be to have problem skin. Good news is... all those blemishes will disappear... they just need a little time and help.

And I have chosen blog reader Jacqui to receive a full size bottle of ettusais Medicated Acne Whitening Essence (S$57).

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This is her story:

I have bumps and blemishes due to teenage acne. I have tried scrub and creams but to no avail. I have very oily skin.

The scars are very noticeable under certain lights or in bright bathroom lights. It makes me feel so insecure and I refuse to go out without make up.

I've tried to:

1) keep hair off my face (using hairband)
2) avoid touching my face
3) get plenty of sleep
4) use shampoo as cleanser (i heard from my friend it works)
5) use oil-free makeup

I just hope to find something to cure my acne skin problems, though it seems bleak.
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I'm sending Jacqui the ettusais Medicated Acne Whitening Essence because this product will give her skin enhanced clarity by controlling melanin production. It sends moisture deep into problem areas and it prevents pimples and lightens post acne scars, blotchiness and freckles. [Jacqui, I'll be emailing you shortly to arrange for the product to be sent to you. Please do update me and the blog readers on your progress. With pics if you can! *Hugs*]

If you too have uneven, blemished or problem skin, do check out this fab product, visit the ettusais webpage. (There's also a whitening sheet mask!)

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Yummy Alert!

Girls, do you love Desserts? Comfort foods help me de-stress. When I was teaching in secondary school... I had to have Honey Milk bubble tea every day! In fact... STRESSED spelled backwards is DESSERTS.

Spend a sweet afternoon at the next ettusais workshop destressing and making cupcakes!!!!

Like a pro, you get to learn how to decorate your own cupcakes using all the tools, icing, sweet yummy bits from Sugar Inc. Click Here to find out more.

Best part is... at the end of the day, you get a $10 ettusais voucher, the cupcake recipe and take your cupcakes home! Make a special one for your BF! (Girls are always emailing me asking about sweet and romantic surprises for their BF... this is perfect!

Places are limited(To register, please call 6739 8697 or email ettusais@shiseido.com.sg).