A young mum who suffered from severe acne said she “didn’t want to be seen by anyone” and was too embarrassed to even take her son swimming.
Clare West told of how she has struggled with breakouts on her face since she was 13 and admitted that it began to affect her marriage to Tom West, 33.
The 31-year-old nurse said her only moment of respite came when she became pregnant with their three-year-old son Ethan.
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Her acne was replaced with a “pregnancy glow,” but it soon returned after she gave birth. Her condition was made worse by having to wear a mask at work in the hospital.
However, after years of struggling to control it, she discovered a new cleanser, and Clare said she has since regained her confidence and got her life back on track – and is even booking swimming classes with her son.
“My breakouts are usually around my mouth and chin,” Clare said. “I have to wear a mask at work so that probably irritates my face even more.
But, after giving birth in 2019, Clare said her skin started to break out again. “It was really difficult to get under control,” Clare said.
She added: “I was using all sorts of different products I’d found online as well as antibiotics to keep the spots at bay (in preparation) for my wedding in September 2021.
“My skin problems were starting to affect my marriage because my confidence was completely knocked, I didn’t want to do anything or go anywhere.
“I really wanted to take my son swimming, but I didn’t have the confidence to do so. I’ve been with Tom since I was 17 so he’s been there throughout all my ups and downs, and he knew how much my skin bothered me. He’s always been my biggest supporter.”
It was not until January 2022 that Clare discovered products by Bedew Skin.
“I was scrolling through Instagram when I found their account, I saw a lot of products for keeping your skin clear, so I decided to give it a go,” she said.
Clare began using Bedew Skin’s €10 cleanser twice a day and its moisturiser, which also costs €10.
“I didn’t expect much because I’ve tried so many things in the past but, by March 2022, my skin was really clear,” she said. “Since then, I’ve stuck to my daily routine and while my skin isn’t perfect, it’s so much better.”
Now Clare’s skin is clear and she says it has given her the confidence to book swimming sessions with her son.
“I still get the occasional spot here and there but it’s nowhere near as bad as it once was,” she said.
“I booked the pool sessions with Ethan and I think my husband Tom was quite shocked because it’s something I never would have done before.
“It feels so nice to have that bonding experience with my child and Ethan loved the water. I’ll always have some insecurities when it comes to my skin but now that it’s clearer, I feel able to do things without a second thought.
“I’ve regained my confidence and I’m making memories with my family, I couldn’t ask for more.”
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