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 am new to the site and LOVING it so thank you a ton. I especially have been enjoying the sweets because I have a wicked sweet tooth. So, about your skin, you have a ton of amazing comments from wonderful people so I’ll share what I’ve learned. POOP. Yep, I said POOP. You need to poop. So, up your fiber and you will be surprised. : )
I have had acne ever since i was 14 years old. I am 22 now. y acne has finally gone away after so many years. Aczone cream in the AM and PM, Retin-A in the PM. Both prescribed by dermo. It has nothing to do with what you eat how how you wash your face.
hi boo, this commend will probably get lost in the abys BUT I am the same as you and normally a hot ass 26 year old but then my face revolts against me when my confidence is good and I am a prepubescent teen. DO NOT GO ON ACCUTANE. Whatever you do. I did. DO NOT. This is TMI but do you get your period? Have you ever thought of having your estrogen checked? I have acne JUST on my chin and apparently that area is 110% hormone related. If you find a good doctor (who leans towards natropathic tendencies) they can give you all natural supplements that can help. I could go on forever and email if you want (or don’t that’s cool too) and also know that it looks 2903480293840234x worse on yourself than to anyone else. xoxo
Virgin coconut oil is my go-to. No skin issues since switching. And, the price is right.
Just wanted to say that I second or hundreth 😉 all the comments that let you know how beautiful, brilliant and generous you are. You’re eyes say all of this. You put so much good out into the world, and I hope it comes back to you tenfold. I’ve struggled with the same issue and hated how I allowed it to drain so much of my time, energy and self-esteem.
A lot of it is hormonal and spikes before my period. What’s worked for me: for the most part, as far as skin care, never use anything on your face you couldn’t injest, (Pratima products worked wonders for me, and I plan to look into some of the other products people have suggested here cuz I’m a skin care junkie)eat the way you’re already eating but detoxes are good on occasion, oracea (oral) has worked to keep cystic ones from getting out of control, as well as the topical duac. Recently I’ve been using another topical, Aczone, and it’s A-mazing! Not drying at all and keeps cystic almost completely at bay even before my period, which is the test for me. Thanks for creating this wonderful space on the interwebs and for all that you do. You will win this battle, but remember, your skin does not define you. Thanks to everyone else who contributed such helpful info and kind, supportive words:D All the happiness you deserve in 2013 and more!!!!
Forks over knives!
A friend of one just told me about your blog (which I already love). I happened to come across this post in looking for recipes and wanted to tell you I totally understand the skin issues. I had to switch to a paleo type diet because of some other health issues but in the process my skin broke out even worse than it had been. The naturalpathic doctor I’m working with (happy to give you her info, I Skype with her since we are in different states) is awesome and besides just helping me get my gut feeling better she’s also helping me with my skin. She has me on a probiotic, which I believe is the same one you are on- saccharomyces boulardii – for both my gut and skin issues. Today, in my follow up appointment, she decided that i need to start doing castor oil packs. Basically you take a piece of flannel and put some castor oil on it and place it on your belly for 30min every day, or several days in a row at a time. She’s sure this with help my skin clear up ( since the antibiotic I’m also on isn’t doing the trick just yet) plus it will help my overall system.
Anyway- not sure if you’ll see this comment or not, I’m sure you get like a bagillion everyday, but again I would be happy to give you this doctors her info, she’s awesome. She’s gotten my mom to feeling better and now me.
Good luck and thanks for all the awesome recipes!!!!
I am considering cutting out grains and joining the paleo/primal/whole30/etc movement…it sounds like a good idea for the physical and mental clarity aspects! HOWEVER, I keep reading people talking about their faces/skin freaking out…acne, or dryness, or anything. Right now I feel ok about my skin, and I’m afraid going paleo might ruin it or cause problems that I currently don’t have to worry as much about. HELP PLEASE! Is it worth it? I don’t want to ruin my complexion (it’s not perfect now, but it’s definitely not awful). I’m confused!
Also, if paleo is supposed to be so healthy, and if our skin is a reflection of our internal health…why do people have these skin problems? Or are the people who face these issues after going paleo people who ALREADY had some skin problems? I’m just trying to sort this out BEFORE I JUMP ON THE PALEO TRAIN. Thanks for your help!!!!!!!
Never take Acutaine! my bro took it, didn’t help. messed with his vision as well. me? i’ve got cystic acne, but if i keep coffee to a minimum it’s under control.
Julie: I am 26 and have lived with the same thing…umm…forever. I dont get the crazy crater acne, but mine is also more chronic and a lot worse than it should be at my age.
When I went Paleo over a year ago, it simmered down like you said, but I still get nasty flare ups as well. I do notice that adrenal fatigue has a lot to do with it as it gets A LOT worse during my intense training times. Also, getting REAL sleep can help as well.
When I say that certain things help, that means it is just not as bad as other times. It is never gone. I’ve tried everything except for accutane as well.
Despite all this rambling, I think I have figured out one of the main issues. Even though it cannot be helped by birth control, I still feel it is hormonal. I currently have a 14 week future awesome little human growing in me, and with those hormones, the acne has SERIOUSLY CHILLED (unless I am eating baklava and cookies over Christmas). No face wash, no meds, and no treatment will actually help it seems when it is hormonal.
SOOOOOOOOOO basically this just means you have to forget your standards and morals for an evening, get knocked up, and your acne will be gone!
Either way, despite the fact that you and I both have the faces of 15 year old girls, we both can still kick some seriously tail in the gym and then in the next second, look HOT as all get out in an uncomfortable dress and pair of heels (by which I actually mean the sweatpants and T’s… screw being uncomfy!)