Like most teens and young adults, I grew up with acne. I started noticing my acne when I was around 13 years old, which is pretty typical. In the beginning stages it was little pimples and zits here and there, but it soon progressed. I remember being teased in eighth grade because I had pimples covering my forehead and chin. I hated my skin, and from a young age, was majorly insecure about my face.…
How I cleared my cystic acne by switching to a plant-based diet
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