Coping with your acne is not always easy. Courageous, Patsy Chem has chosen to devote an Instagram account to this skin disease which makes her suffer so much. Through him, she shares her advice, her daily life … always in a very positive way.
The dictates of beauty are gradually losing their power, and we rejoice in this. On social networks, men and women no longer fear showing themselves as they really are; that is to say with their stretch marks, their scars, their shapes or on the contrary their thinness, their acne, their cellulite… All this is no longer taboo and Instagram is now full of posts from people who really resemble us, with their little flaws and imperfections.
More and more accounts are being created on social networks to turn a complex into a force! Among the most inspiring people we have Patsy Chem, a 25-year-old student. Affected since the beginning of 2020 by severe cystic acne – the most acute form of this skin disease – the young Londoner is trying to treat it holistically, with the help of treatments, skin care of course. , but also food supplements, meditation, or a healthy diet. “I think there is a link between eating disorders and cystic acne, which can be caused by hormonal imbalance. We never talk about it much, but we have to ” Patsy said in an interview with the newspaper Subway. “J‘ve always had trust issues, but when my acne came on (…) I began to isolate myself from others. I avoided going out with my friends and social interaction, and if I went out, I covered my face with my hair ” she also said.
Its primary objective? Normalize acne
Despite her lack of self-confidence, Patsy Chem finally found the courage to take to Instagram. It is therefore on the @cystur account that the Londoner tells her daily life, shares her advice and tips, in order to help other people affected by acne. His messages are always very positive and therefore most inspiring. Lately, Patsy wanted to talk about the suffering caused by this skin disease. “Acne hurts, both physically and mentally and that is exactly why we have to be kind and accept those who have it.” she wrote on a dedicated Instagram post. Its primary objective? Normalize acne, so people don’t have to experience isolation and fear of social interactions. Patsy also took advantage of this post on social networks to make some reminders:
People who have acne:
– do not necessarily have bad lifestyle habits
– are not dirty
– have already tried most of the things you are about to recommend
– suffer because society continues to ostracize themIf you see someone who has acne:
– do not look at him
– do not criticize their skin
– do not give advice unless the person asks you to
In addition to their acne, many people also have to endure depression or isolation. “When my skin was like this, I had periods of extreme sadness; and I was able to overcome that thanks to my supportive friends and family – but not everyone. You never know what someone is. ‘a cross. So please be nice. “ Everyone has the right to flourish and live a happy life, regardless of the condition of their skin! “Treat people with acne like any other person” Patsy claimed on Instagram. A real model that we invite you to follow!