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As an adult, there are certain things you assume you'll be able to leave behind in your younger years, and bad skin is one of them. I'll be honest; I didn't struggle with my skin in my teens. Dramatic (emphasis on dramatic) mood swings and believing the world was against me, yes. But my skin remained pretty clear until the grand old age of 22 when, all of a sudden, the world as I knew it changed.

That might sound over the top, but anyone who has struggled with their skin, at any age, will know how consuming it can be. On a bad day, you find yourself wishing that invisibility cloaks are real, and on a good day, you start to dream that maybe your battle with your face is over, only to come crashing down to reality a few days later. Not to mention the onslaught of unsolicited advice you'll receive.

"Drink more water." "Have you tried retinol?" "I know a great dermatologist."

Finding the cure can be just as exhausting. There are a million reasons why your skin could be flaring up, with a million ways to fix it, and trust me, I've tried them all. I dread to think how much money I've spent on specialists and skincare, and I don't even want to talk about the time I woke up at 5 am every day to juice three bunches of celery before work.

The battle against acne is pretty soul-sucking, but don’t worry; you're not alone. I recently came across a skincare brand started by a man named Nic. Nic started 47skin after years of struggling with his own skin and almost giving up hope. I was skeptical about trying yet another skincare brand, but 47skin has changed the game, and here's why:

Everyone's skin is different, so a skincare routine that works for one person might not work for you. This can leave you feeling lost in a sea of different cleansers or serums. 47 Skin has created a range that includes all the products you need, each one complementing the other. The first product started when Nic's grandma gave him a cream containing a mystery ingredient. After seeing noticeable results, he tracked down the person who made it and found the secret formula.

Is this just another fad ingredient? The answer is no. Each of their products is clinically proven to kill 99.8% of bacteria and help your skin cells regenerate. The 47 Skin range contains a blend of Silver and Chitoderm, a combination that can't be found in any other skincare products. When these two ingredients are mixed together, they create healing and anti-bacterial properties that treat acne and skin blemishes.

(Anti-blemish & scar repair, from £24) (Anti-blemish & scar repair serum, from £29)

The layer of silver creates an antibacterial shield over your skin, while the Chitoderm forms a lattice-like structure that encourages your skin cells to regenerate. This gives you the perfect combination to help reduce active acne and fade scarring. I've found that many products can quickly dry out my skin, but Silver Chitoderm naturally aids the production of hyaluronic acid (HA), which helps your skin make and replenish its own hyaluronic acid, leaving you with a dreamy combination of plump, dewy, and hydrated skin.

All of their formulas are free from parabens, sulfites, and harsh chemicals, so you don't need to worry about upsetting your skin. You can find out more about their magical formula here.

One thing that helped me on my skin journey is knowing that other people were going through it too, especially people of a similar age. Nic's story began in his teens, and by the age of 29, he had lost hope of finding a cure for his acne.

Blemishes, scars, wrinkles, and other skin conditions are something that everyone suffers from at some stage of their life. So why should we feel so bad about it? Now, more than ever, we are surrounded by never ending content, and it's impossible not to compare yourself to the thousands of images we see online of people with perfect skin.

47skin is more than just a skincare product and they are here to tell you that the perfect you see online, doesn’t exist. Unlike other skincare brands, their website is full of images that I can relate to—no airbrushing, no photoshop, just real people with real skin. As I browsed their social pages and saw the raw, unfiltered images, I immediately felt a sense of relief. 47skin is based on skin positivity, they started the #justasyouare movement to start celebrating real skin. So while they do create products that help you feel good about your skin on the outside, they also understand that loving yourself comes from within and by doing so they are creating a space to help their customers feel confident and beautiful every step of the way.

I'm not the only one raving about 47 Skin; you only have to go online to find thousands of reviews from people whose lives have been transformed by using 47 Skin. They are so confident that they can help you on your skin journey that they offer a 100% money-back guarantee.

47 Skin understands that there is not a one-size-fits-all solution to skincare, to help you find the right fit you can take the skin quiz on their website. So, if you are looking for a product that will make you feel good both inside and out, then 47 Skin can be your new best friend. And for anyone who struggles with body image or self love, your imperfections are what makes you, you and just like the 47 formula, you are unique and beautiful just the way you are.

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