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This photo was taken a few days ago while I was at a photoshoot.

I had makeup on (part of the job), but I put no filter whatsoever on this photo, so you can really see my blemishes (mostly acne scars and hyper-pigmentation).

It’s not easy, having to put your insecurities on display like this.

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Especially on that day, with the camera focused on my face and complexion, I couldn’t help but be overly self-conscious and paranoid about how I looked and what people might think of me.

And actually, my skin condition right now isn’t half as bad as it was a couple of months ago (I had to wear a mask to cover up my face sometimes because it was THAT bad. You can imagine what I must’ve felt like during those times, right? I wanted to hide and never come out)

Having to go through these phases has taught me a lot.

I am now trying, learning, practicing everyday to love myself for who and what I am.

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No matter what I look like.

No matter how problematic my skin may be.

I feel like body positivity, including acne, is something that needs to be talked about more.

Especially in this era where everyone is striving to create and maintain a “picture-perfect” life on social media

I hope that by sharing and normalizing this struggle of mine, more people, including myself, will no longer be ashamed or embarrassed about having acne, or any other kind of skin problem.

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I hope that we will be able to feel okay, even beautiful, in our own skins..

Unconditionally. Because the truth is that #AcneIsNormal. Everyone has their own unique problems and struggles.

And how you look will never define you.