On fight against acne… Wag mong isuko ang laban

At some point in our lives, we went to a phase when we experienced troubled skin, acne, pimples, etc. I didn’t experience having pimples during my adolescent years, but when I was in my early 20s, naglabasan sila for a few months. Cystic pimples sila, so bukod sa malalaking pimples talaga sa cheeks at chin area, masakit na masakit pa! Whenever I go to the derma, may baon akong tissue kasi masakit nga! During that phase, naka-experience din ako sabihan na…”Anong nangyari sa mukha mo?” Meron naman kunwari concerned sayo, pero bebentahan ka pala ng product nya.

That’s when my self-confidence plummeted. Yes, it’s true na may kasabihan na beauty is only skin-deep, na what’s inside like your character and intelligence is more important. But still, when you’re in the real world, factor pa rin yun.

I can relate with Kata San Mateo, she’s an aspiring model and a digital marketing head. Her confidence was also affected because of acne breakouts. But what I liked about her is her optimism. She’s willing to try different solutions to solve her acne problem. She tried different skin care routine and different brands and this time, she joined the Maxipeel Solutions Challenge. Instead of sulking and showing defeat, she still believes that there is a solution. She embodies the ‘Wag Mong Isuko Ang Laban’ mantra of Maxipeel.

A few weeks ago, I asked my readers about their own journeys, at kung paano nila nalampasan ang mga pagsubok sa buhay. Our friends from Maxipeel chose their stories.

More Lina had a miscarriage on her 8th week, EmCel Fajardo and her mama’s hardships makapag-aral lang was very inspiring, and Jean Ricamata’s story as a young mom at the age of 18 was touching. To all those who joined, you all deserve a hug! Thank you for sharing your stories.

Nakaka-inspire lahat ng stories nyo, this is what Maxipeel wants you to know. Don’t stop, never quit, #WagMongIsukoAngLaban. Remember, what doesn’t kill you will only make you stronger.