Testimonials

I had always had clear skin with the occasional pimple, but nothing more. Out of nowhere, cystic acne popped up all over my cheeks! It was so painful, and started to take a toll on not only my physical health, but my mental health as well.

Facial acne is hard to hide, trust me, I tried. I followed everything that the “influencers” suggested; creams, serums, concoctions made out of toothpaste and baking soda. Not to mention the picking and popping…Big surprise, nothing worked. People around me were more than outspoken about what they thought I should do, with the general consensus being Accutane or Head and Shoulders shampoo. I was overwhelmed with embarrassment over how noticeable it was. Being insecure is one thing, but having someone point it out was devastating.

Waking up with tears in my eyes and blood on my pillow was my breaking point. Natalie and I had been friends, and I figured I’d at least reach out to ask for some advice. We scheduled a consultation, and I can remember being so nervous about letting someone look so closely at my face. To my surprise, that was the first time I’d felt good about my skin since before I broke out!

Natalie had dealt with acne in the past, so I felt like she could relate. We went over everything that had led up to my breakouts, and I learned that there are certain acne “triggers”. By this point, I was desperate for a solution that would yield long lasting results. We discussed a plan that would fit with my long-term goals and that’s when we settled on the Acne Bootcamp Program and Face Reality products (which I still use and *love* current today!).

Natalie had told me I would go through a purging process, and boy was she right. I stopped looking in mirrors, I hid my face with my hair, and refused to be in pictures. A couple sessions into the bootcamp, I cried on the table while she walked with me through all of my emotions.

I can remember the exact day I noticed that my skin was no longer inflamed. I started pulling my hair back, didn’t wear makeup, and finally felt like myself again. I sent Natalie a video and she celebrated with me! I was over the moon, and thought that was the end result…

We still had to finish out the bootcamp, and by the end, my skin was smooth with just a bit of scarring. I was shocked at how quickly my skin recovered! (Natalie may have been more excited than even I was!)

I feel confident, not only in how my skin looks and feels but in the future lifestyle choices I’ll make and how they’ll affect my skin. ✨

She was by far my biggest cheerleader along the way. I learned the “why” behind acne flare ups, the importance of sticking with your routine, and how much your emotions affect your self image, all thanks to the sweetest aesthetician and friend! I can’t recommend Natalie enough!

- Paige F.