I’m mad. Like, really f*cking mad. Ok, that’s a lie, I don’t really get mad, I just get sad. So, I’m really f*cking sad. My face was finally getting better, finally looking like something was changing and my face was starting to play nice, but NO. No, no,no. It ain’t playin’ nice no mo’. My face has freaked out. Like OMG Ihateyousomuchjuli. Iwantyoutostaysingleforever. Andidefinitelydontwantanyonetofindyouattractive. Ever.
You, my face, are a straight up b*tch.
Ugh, I’m going to get so many emails about my dirty mouth now. I’ll save you the time…please don’t send them.
Anywho, I’m having one of those days of feeling absolutely hopeless. I don’t know what to do. I clean up my diet and it gets a little bit better, then it goes back to normal. I change up my face cleansing routine and it gets a little better, then goes back to normal. I get off birth control, I stay on birth control. I take fish oil, I don’t take fish oil. I eat more fat, I eat less fat. I don’t eat dark chocolate, I do eat dark chocolate. I get facials, I don’t get facials. You get what I’m throwin’ out? I try everything, but in the end my face has full control, and I am left staring in the mirror with tears in my eyes, choking back the egg of frustration that sits in my throat.
Just today, I started taking the probiotic saccharomyce boulardii which was recommended by Liz of Cave Girl Eats. I also am getting cod liver oil soon to start trying that as well. And making sure all sugar and nuts are cut from my diet. It’s just so annoying that my mind has to be filled with thoughts of how ugly I am or how I wish I could improve my skin. That’s dumb. It should be filled with cookbook thoughts, and Christmas gift thoughts, and food thoughts. But no, the face has won.
So here’s my question out of utter frustration and anguish…do I try acutane? Do I face the fact that I may be incredibly depressed, moody, and upset for months because of the drug? Do I face the fact that I may have to take the drug even though my face and other body parts will literally dry up and peel off? Do I face the fact that it may not even work? I don’t know what to do, but I’m obviously upset enough to blab all about it and want some of your advice. So, advise me.
On a more positive note, you NEED to try these muffins. They are DELICIOUS.
Morning Glory Muffins (nut free option)
- Yield: 9 1x
Ingredients
- 1 apple, peeled and cored, shredded
- 1 large carrot, peeled
- 1/2 cup sunflower seed butter
- 1 cup pepitas
- 3 eggs, whisked
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup pecans, roughly chopped (optional for nut free version)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Now add your pepitas to a small saucepan over medium heat with a tablespoon of fat. I used coconut oil.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes, moving around lots so they don’t burn and so they cook on all sides.
- While your pepitas are roasting, add your apple and carrot to your food processor with the shredding attachment. If you don’t have a food processor, use a grater to shred your apple and carrot.
- Add your apple and carrot to a bowl along with your sunflower seed butter and rinse out your food processor bowl.
- Then add your roasted pepitas to the food processor and puree until you get a flour/meal.
- Then add your pepita flour, eggs, coconut oil, honey, raisins, pecans, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda. Mix well.
- Pour your batter into 9 FULL muffin liners in your muffin tin. I lined my muffins tin with silicone muffin liners but paper would do just fine.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Let cool slightly, but eat warm, because they are the best that way.
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More Nut Free Muffins:
Apple Cinnamon Muffins (nut free)
Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins (nut free)
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I took Accutane in my mid-twneties as a last resort to my cystic acne. I had tried everything else- diet changes, washing more, washing less, not washing at all, Aldactone, Retin-A, etc.
Did I have dry skin? Of course. Did I want to hurt myself? Never. Did it get worse before it MIRACULOUSLY got better? Indeed.
I am now 31 and have RARE breakouts, but not the painful cysts that I used to get. I’ll never reget my choice to take Accutane; having clear skin is worth a little dry skin and a few blood tests.
I’ve been on Acutane not once but twice. My cystic acne used to be so bad, the kids at school called me Mrs. Pizzahead (thank you PizzaHut).
The blood tests didn’t bother me so much but the flaking, cracking, dry skin, dry eyes, dry nostrils, nosebleeds and all the other little gems that came with it…sucked. I cleared up a bit after both rounds but honestly didn’t really find clear, relaxed and comforted skin until I started
1) Increasing my vitamin E intake (same concept as Acutane except…not nearly high enough levels to destroy your body)
2) Cutting back dairy (Coconut milk rocks my socks)
3) Moving to scent-free, oil-free, sulfate-free face and hair products (see the “Yes to Cucumber” line with the “yes to tomatoes” face mask, a micilar cleanser of any brand and coverfx make-up.)
4) Gently washing my face with a fresh new cloth (or face brush cleaned with anti-bac soap) every morning
5) Rinsing my make-up brushes every day and cleaning them every week
5) Changing my pillowcases every few days. I’m also the nerdy girl that has to wear mittens to bed to prevent scratching but hey..my skin looks a million times better and if I keep them under my pillow…my boyfriend is usually asleep before I pull them out so…no one’s the wiser.
I only wish I had a bod like yours – believe me, clear skin is only a small part of the picture. You’re gorgeous and hopefully any/all of these tips will help you! Best of luck and keep the F-bombs and F-ing sweet recipes coming!!
Hi there! I am new to your blog but wanted to chime in on the skin issue. I’m not sure if you want to go the homeopathic route or willing to try a prescribed medicine to treat but here’s my story: I never had acne issues growing up. All of a sudden starting just a few months ago I started to have acne, particularly around my mouth (from my nose to my chin like a goatee). I finally made an appointment with a dermatologist (something I had never done before). She took one look at me and prescribed Doxycycline. The doc indicated that the type of issue I had is so very common for women in or around their 30’s. You can take it just for the amount of time it takes to clear your skin or you can continue to take it as long as you like. Your skin will clear up and be AMAZING! She simply suggested to stop taking while you are sick and on another antibiotic, after that you can resume as normal. I have been on/off for a short time now and absolutely love my skin now. I have had no issues with it and wish I made my appointment sooner. So, my suggestion is to visit a dermatologist and see what they suggest. Good luck on your war against skin issues!
Acne is definitely a gut issue–no ifs, ands, or buts. No dairy, caffeine, sugar, or gluten I was told by my doctor (he’s an MD + holistic). But my leaky gut did not improve until I stopped all grains, legumes (sound familiar….Paleo?). I also started to see a homeopathic physician and THAT was the answer. If you want his info, email me, he is amazing.
p.s. It’s not what you are eating….it’s what eating you. Digestive issues are more than bad gut flora.
Proactiv works really well for me, but I’ve been using Netrogena’s grapefruit scrub lately and it’s AMAZING!
You are beautiful, not matter what you say. Don’t stress over your skin, it will make it worse! Keep doing your thing and being you.
My sister spend 1000’s of dollars on acne treatment, two rounds of accutane and finally an endocrinologist figured out her testosterone was too high. She now takes a medicine that keeps it level and she is acne free.
Accutane is a lifesaver
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I used Acutane a couple of years ago and if I could decide for you I would not allow you to do it!
My lips dried up and peeled so much they bled on a daily basis. My face broke out in extremely painful hard zits that hurt to the touch. But “it was all part of the process to make it better.” Towards the end things did start getting better and my doctor was pleased with the results. I was supposed to let my skin heal from the “damaging harrassment” it just went through and then I could have scar removal done. Well, by the time it got to that I had pimples showing back up.
My face does not break out as bad as it used to, but it still breaks out more than I feel it should after such harsh treatment. I now use a cleanser called CeraVe that works pretty well for me. I only have to worry about extreme breakouts around my time of the month.
So, if I were somehow that one person that could make up your mind for you… don’t do the Acutane.