I have terrible acne scars/marks. I wear makeup pretty much every day just to cover them up. I don't do a full face every day; however, I have been known to sneak concealer on even when going to places like water parks. I've been insecure. But this week I decided to try something new. I was at summer camp for a week and I did not put any makeup on at all. I've googled ways to fix my problem and everyone seemed to suggest going without makeup. This annoyed me to no end. If I didn't have acne scars, I wouldn't wear it at all. But I finally was given a real excuse to go a week without it and see what would come of it.
Here is what happened:
1. Nobody treated me different.
If you are hanging out with the right people, they will treat you the exact same. I've been blessed with friends who love me with my terrible complexion.
2. My boyfriend still told me I was beautiful.
If you are dating the right person, your makeup won't matter. They should love you for who you are and your actions, not what you look like.
3. It was really nice to be able to rub my face whenever.
Sweat, dirt, an itch, or paint? Being able to just take a towel and wipe it off was so freeing.
4. My skin cleared up.
I hardly even used face wash for a week, but I did not get one pimple. My scars did not magically go away overnight but overall my face looked a lot better by the end of the week.
5. Everyone has insecurities.
Everyone dislikes something about themselves. Both men and women, and if my biggest issue with myself is my acne scars, I'm doing alright.
6. I look way worse to myself than I do to other people.
When I would comment on my spots and marks, people said, "Oh I didn't even notice." It is so easy to stare at yourself in a mirror and pick out every little flaw but I promise nobody else is looking that hard.
7. Makeup does not make you beautiful.
Giving into society's beauty standards is so easy now. Try not to.
Actions truly do speak louder than words. So many things in life are beautiful and if you are happy with yourself and your actions, then you are beautiful.
Makeup is not inherently beautiful. Find beauty within yourself and it will radiate on the outside.
