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- Having acne and spot-prone skin has been a challenge since my teen years, so I've tried different products.
- Those products would leave my skin barrier damaged and my face brighter than it is naturally.
- I received the Neutrogena Turmeric range a couple of months ago, and here's my review.
A little backstory - When puberty hit me, my skin took a turn for the worst, and as I got deeper into my teen years, my spot-prone skin followed me all the way to my second year in university. I had acne everywhere on my body, and I mean everywhere, my face, legs, arms and back. There was even a time when I wouldn't show my skin, even during the scorching summer. Fortunately, I found a good doctor who offered me some medication to take and a spot-removing cream, and sis has been looking stunning ever since. Although my puberty and acne days are behind me, every now and then, I would get pimples and heat rash and be left with the darkest spots on my face. I tried scrubs and products that damaged my skin barrier even more.
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A couple of months ago, I received the Neutrogena Turmeric range. Right off the bat, my interest was in the main ingredient that was infused in all the products - turmeric. On my self-care Sundays, I would always make myself a turmeric mask, and I have loved the results. Now, I got to use multiple products that are infused with this ingredient. During this journey, I learnt a couple of things, the first being that when trying a new skincare range, you need to give it a couple of months because seasonal changes and hormones affect how products work and how your skin responds. The second, consistency yields the best results; the products forced me to have a skincare routine and keep at it.
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The skincare range consists of five products I use every day: A mousse cleaner, mist toner, oil-free moisturiser, mask and a micellar jelly makeup remover. I only used the mask three times a week and also ensured that when I had makeup on, I put on the mask after washing my face and using the makeup remover. In the beginning, when I started using the products, I noticed little to no difference in my skin, and I could've given up, but instead, I was patient. The most immediate change I noticed was the smoothness of my skin. After months of using the products, I also started noticing a difference - my spots were few, my skin started glowing, and my skin barrier had been repaired without having to use a sugar scrub to remove the acne scars. Of all the products, the mist toner and the mask are my favourites.
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The mist toner was also very useful during hot summer days to cool my skin, not only after washing my face. It's also quite portable, so I keep it in my bag. After a couple of uses of the mask, I don't apply a lot of makeup anymore because I have nothing to hide. The mask has given my skin a smooth surface to apply makeup on, and it's no longer textured and oily - a big win for me. I've tried many products to assist me with my skin issues, and it was really a shock to find products that work without being harsh on my skin and without making my skin brighter. I love how long the products last, so I can always buy them one by one as they finish without breaking the bank.
