I was baffled by the kind of knowledge that was available- there was a DIY for every skin problem, life changing products recommended by bloggers, multiple skincare products, skincare hacks and what not.

But the problem was that this information was driven by marketing strategies, PR packages, paid promotions, fear mongering and chemo phobia.

This further destroyed my skin and I started to question the quality of skincare information out there.

Fueled by my distrust, I started doing my own research.

Skincare really made me happy and I was determined to know every bit of it.

I started learning the science behind our skin and how to properly take care of it.

I was shocked by the kind of misinformation out there and the kind of advice people were giving.

I saw ignorant statements like –

• Use coconut oil for your acne
• Use aloe gel (straight from the plant) as a moisturizer
• Use Apple Cider Vinegar as a toner
• Follow the ten step Korean routine for a flawless skin
• Use preservative free skincare
• Don’t put ingredients you can’t read on your skin
• Sunscreen causes cancer so don’t use sunscreen

All of this is BS and trust me I have been there, and it is not going to help you or your skin in any way (it will damage it further).

However, there are two things that actually work –

(1) Chemical Based Skincare (aka properly formulated skincare)

(2) Skin Positivity (let’s talk about it)

So as a skincare blogger, I get at least ten DM(s) on an average each day from different people which goes something like this-

“Hey, I want a clear skin. I want my skin to look like yours. Can you please help?”

While the first part (i.e. a desire for clear skin) is completely realistic and understandable the second part (i.e. I want my skin to look like yours) is unrealistic and problematic.

We live in a world driven by social media, idealizing the unrealistic standards of beauty. Priorities are placed on PERFECT, PORELESS, and FLAWLESS SKIN.

Every sign of imperfection is being erased (the wonders of makeup, photo editing, filters, and lighting).

However, for people who have less than a perfect skin, this perfect skin culture trashes their self-esteem. They question their own self-worth which can understandably impact their psychological well-being.

Enter, SKIN POSITIVITY. It basically means changing the way you look at your skin rather than trying to change it physically. It means treating your skin with all the love and respect it deserves rather than battering it with negative comments.

I am telling you right now, YOU ARE NOT THE ONLY ONE. Almost each and every one of us experience some form of skin condition at some point in our lives, and it’s completely normal.

Perfect skin is not the norm rather different skin conditions are. If you have any skin condition (acne, psoriasis, vitiligo, melasma, etc.), it is okay to ask for help, but don’t put your personal happiness at the mercy of your skin.

And next time you feel like locking yourself in your room because of your acne scars.

Ask yourself this question – Is having a good skin day, equivalent to having a good day?

Having said all of the above, it has been a long and difficult journey, but I am grateful for all the knowledge I gained along the way. But I had to do it all alone and I would hate for anybody else to go through the same route I did. So, I have created this space for people like you and me, people who want the right information, people who are tired of all the conflicting misinformation and people who want a healthy/clear skin but are struggling for it.