The Most Embarrassing Time in My Life

by | Jul 5, 2015 | Rosacea, Uncategorized

I often peruse my FB feed for interesting stories, and this morning was no different .

Before we started making green juice and chili (yes, the two can be mutually interchangeable) for the 4th of July festivities,  a story popped up a few times, which was my cue to read it.

It was painful to watch, but yet I strangely related to it, not because I’ve ever been bullied, but because for most of my twenties, I wouldn’t be caught dead without makeup. Not because I LOVED makeup, but because I had rosacea so bad, I wouldn’t walk out the door without covering it up.

This is a very important video to watch, here is the link. Go ahead and watch it and come back:

https://youtu.be/WWTRwj9t-vU
I can remember the anxiety and vulnerability I felt when “exposing” my bare skin to friends and boyfriends for the first time. I would hold my breath waiting for them to say something (or gasp), but thankfully they never did. I wish I had a picture to show you, my own “before” but I would never allow it.
I was never without my MAC Studio Fix + Clinique Continuous Coverage Foundation + Lancome Dual Finish (for touch ups). Sure I resembled a porcelain doll, BUT nobody ever knew my “secret”. I must say though, when I took all of that makeup off, I was more red than when i put it on!
This was the reason I became a makeup artist, and ultimately it was the reason I created Celtic Complexion. Now at 46, I can happily share that I rarely wear makeup, and I feel my skin looks better now than when I was in my 20’s. The picture above was last month, with only lip gloss on.
I receive so many emails from women who suffer from acne and rosacea and I love being able to make a difference in their lives. It may not be much, but in some small way, I feel like I am doing my part in the Universe. Oh, and the “happiest” testimonials are Always from acne and rosacea sufferers..
Warmly,
Jennifer