Umaima Tajjamul

Hormonal acne in teens can feel like a never ending nightmare. I remember the mirror being my worst enemy, especially during school picture week or big events. The frustration of waking up to yet another red, painful breakout on my cheeks or forehead was overwhelming. This isn’t just a skin issue. It’s confidence crushing, emotionally […]

It started one Friday afternoon when I skipped a party. Why? Because I felt too embarrassed about my skin.Like most teenagers, I battled breakouts, oily patches, and skin that never seemed to cooperate. I remember standing in front of the mirror, trying to hide blemishes with my hoodie. But here’s what changed everything discovering the

From Breakouts to Confidence: My Skin Story I still remember the day I canceled a dinner date because of a sudden breakout. My mirror had become a battlefield, and my confidence? Lost in the acne war. That’s when I decided to stop chasing filters and start healing from within. After a few months of dedicated

I still remember the night before my university’s annual photo day. I had bought a new serum I saw trending on TikTok “miracle glow in 7 days.” Eager and excited, I applied it all over my face without reading the ingredients. The next morning, I woke up with red, painful breakouts across my cheeks. As

When I was in college, I remember waking up one morning, glancing in the mirror, and feeling my heart sink. The acne had gone, but the acne scars it left behind felt even worse. I tried covering them up with makeup, applying filters to my selfies, even skipping out on outings with friends just because

Ever stood in front of the mirror at 7 AM, half awake, only to find a fresh breakout staring back at you? That was me every Monday for nearly two years. My skin was not only breaking out but was also red, reactive, and painful to touch. I had what dermatologists call acne prone sensitive

I remember standing in front of the mirror on a Monday morning, dreading yet another day of hiding behind makeup. My skin had always been a battlefield pimples flaring up right before big presentations, tiny bumps crowding my forehead, and red blotches that never seemed to fade. Dermatologists prescribed creams. Influencers suggested serums. I tried