I think “being ugly” is probably in the eye of the beholder. Have you asked anyone who matters to you to describe you? Something tells me (unless they’re already biased by reading your work) none of them would choose “ugly.” I’ve never read anything you’ve written before, but (never having met you) your appearance seems like something that probably doesn’t stand out more than your fairly intriguing aggressively-outspoken pick-myself-up-dust-myself-off attitude. But as you say, I’m reading what you want me to read.

You didn’t ask, but hey, why not. I recommend a very light application (read: ten drops) of hyaluronic acid spread around one’s face post-shower, followed by an oil-free moisturizer, every day for many months. When accutain didn’t really work for me, this did. I started this routine a decade ago when I was in my mid-teens, and although I still keep a bottle of hyaluronic acid on hand, I haven’t used it regularly since before college.

You don’t seem particularly perturbed by others’ idea or viewpoint of you, only by the fact that skin issues are really annoying, so maybe all of my thoughts here are for naught. But — just — keep in mind that saying: “Those who matter in life don’t judge you, and those who judge you in life don’t matter.”

Thank you for the article. Many people, myself included, have or have had body issues. Weight, acne, or otherwise. Your honesty and bluntness are a breath of fresh air, and 100% relateable .