The Acne Diaries

Up to the age of 14 I would say I had fairly normal skin, I rarely got any blemish of any kind and didn't use any products on my skin. However at 14 I started experimenting with different products including harsh chemical face washes and cheap make up (hello orange eyebrows!). I was very uneducated about anything skin related and didn't realise the consequences this would have on my skin in years to come. 

At 16 I was put on prescription medication for my skin that included various different creams and a pill neither of which I felt helped so decided to come of the medication and tackle the problem myself - boy I did not know what I was getting myself into! 

I am now 19 and suffering from the worst acne I have ever experienced which consists of big under the skin blemishes that cover my cheeks, for head and chin. Why I am experiencing these breakouts now I do not know - hormones? un-balanced diet? using the wrong products? I no longer care I just want to be rid of it!!

So after doing hours and hours of research I am making significant changes to my lifestyle in order to get rid of my acne. I have to decided to create this series called The Acne Diaries to share with you any tips or tricks that work and help me achieve clear, healthy skin! It's important to remember that I am not in any way a skin expert, these are just some tips and tricks that have helped me.

Hope this series is helpful. I would love to hear of any tips you guys have on getting clear skin. Stay tuned for the first post coming soon.

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A WICKED show

I have recently been lucky enough to see my favourite west end show Wicked for the fourth time and just like the other three times, was not disappointed!

Whilst I was growing up I loved The Wizard of Oz and would watch it all the time on VHS tape (who remembers those bad boys!) at my nans. So when invited to see Wicked for the first time back in 2008 for my friends birthday I was very excited!

There's a lot to love about this musical. First and for most the plot is so entertaining with moments that can make you laugh and cry with some pretty hefty plot twists! The costumes and sets are amazing, so well designed and put together. The cast are always outstanding and not forgetting the music which I constantly sing on a daily basis. My favourite song? now that's tricky...lyrically it would be I'm not that girl but vocally it would have to be the jaw dropping Defying Gravity or The Wizard and I. 

I have never known any of the names of the cast members but the last time I saw it I was so impressed by the woman playing Elphaba I immediately googled who was playing her the night I saw it and discovered it to be Emma Hatton who I was surprised to find out actually was Elphaba's understudy. Emma played the character excellently and her voice is so so beautiful! If you'd like to see her sing you can here. 

I am sure I will continue to love Wicked for many many years and go and see it is regularly as I can. Apparently there's talk of turning it into a movie? But whether this is fact or rumour I do not know.

What's your favourite musical? If its Wicked as well I'd love to know what you love about it too.

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