So, I was definitely being a punk. I stopped using the make up I was using, and washed my face with my homemade concoction and a cocunot milk face wash that's from the Vitamin Shoppe. My skin is TONS clearer, and smoother. I think is was those couple times I slept with my make up on plus the peeling skin that just didn't work together.

I'm actually smiling at myself that I was really about to go to the dermatologist. Wow, talk about dramatic.

I don't even know where to start...
A couple weeks ago I noticed that my skin started breaking out. I've never had flawless skin, but the most skin issue I've ever had is a pimple here and there. People complimented me on my skin saying it's radiant and has a natural glow. However, I think it was about two to four weeks ago that I noticed that my cheeks started getting blotchy and kind of rash-looking. It's only my cheeks and my right cheek is the more affected one.

I have no idea what the cause of this break out is. I've never had anything like it. I don't know if it's a skin irritation problem, stress, a product, or something completely different. I started using a very light sensitive skin foundation, which I barely use, and I've concluded that it's not the problem because the irritation started before it. However, I've stopped using the foundation. I'm also a new vegetarian, so I don't know if it has something to do with my lessened protein intake, or something related. I hope it isn't because it would just give my mother more ammo for combatting my "lifestyle".

This morning I woke up to see my face looking extremely dry and rough. Maybe this was completely shallow, but I panicked and started researching natural remedies immediately. I mixed sugar, lemon, coffee grinds, pure olive oil in a bowl and used about a tablespoon to exfoliate my face. It worked. My face was feeling softer and looking fresh after.

Right now my ckeeks are still looking rash-like. I can see the smooth portion of skin peeling away. I always wash my face with something mild, so once again it's not lack of face-washing. Maybe it's because of one of those nights that I forgot to take my make up off properly. Whatever the case, if it continues for another two or so days, I'm going to the dermatologist.

I don't know. Maybe I'm being really shallow for being so dramatic. But, I have to say it has been gradual, and I kind of ignored it. Maybe it doesn't seem like a big deal to others, but I notice it. I've always said that beauty is indeed skin deep, and I think this is the time for me to believe it more than ever before. I feel like God is testing me. Physically, I've never really been taken out of my comfort zone. I have to remain confident. This isn't life-altering, so I should probably stop being a punk and chill out. If this is a test, I'm ready. No make up.