#adult acne

We are midway through 2020 and I forgot to share information on The PCOS Diva/PCOS Challenge Confidence Grant but there is still time to submit for the FALL grant. I know a lot of people struggle with the skin and hair aspects of PCOS but cannot afford to see a dermatologist or pay full price for treatment so this is worth looking into if you are interested.

It was created to help people struggling with hair and skin issues associated with PCOS. The grants are awarded twice a year, in amounts up to $500 per individual to assist in costs with dermatology treatments, laser hair removal, or electrolysis. Please note that when you access the site, they do use female pronouns and reference to women/girls. The payments are made directly to the provider who is performing the treatments.

You can find out all the information at the link below, but here is some info.

There are only 3 restrictions at this time:

1. You MUST be diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome by a physician.
2. You MUST be a legal permanent US resident.
3. You MUST be at least 18 years of age or application must be completed by a parent or legal guardian if the prospective grant recipient is less than 18 years of age.

You need to include a personal statement and other supporting materials, such as physician statement, a head shot, and photo showing why you are applying (acne, hirsutism, hair loss, etc).

Dates of Interest

• Grant submission deadline for SPRING consideration 5/1/20
• Grant decisions announced for SPRING funding 7/14/20
• Grant application is available online for the FALL beginning 8/19/20
• Grant submission deadline for FALL consideration 11/3/20
• Grant decisions announced for FALL funding 12/9/20

For full details (terms and disclosure, questions, etc) and to apply, you can click here.

Note: I am not affiliated with either PCOS Diva or PCOS Challenge, or the grant. I discovered the grant while doing research and wanted to pass it along for those who would be interested.

idk who needs to hear this, but your acne is beautiful, and not a thing you should be ashamed or embarassed about

doesn’t matter where it is, how bad it is, or how long you’ve had it for. life is too short to be worrying about if your appearance is offending anyone. on the back? flaunt it. on the cheeks? showcase it. acne is a normal part of us.

embrace it

who ever says otherwise? fuck them, their tiny brain cannot comprehend the infinite spectrum that is beauty

Favorite Blush And It Doesn’t Cause Acne!

NARS Blush Shade Angelica

It looks peach in this lighting.

It’s always best to go for powder blush if you get cheek acne, because liquid blush can pool in enlarged pores.

I fell in love with this shade when Sephora gave me a free sample size. It compliments my pale ghost like skin tone so well. Giving me a warm lively look. Another reason is it doesn’t give me acne unlike the Bobbie Brown blush does.

Also pink is like my top fav color so this perfect light pink color really matches all my pink clothes.