Alix Earle acknowledges vulnerability to self-hatred due to pimple-prone skin, fans suggest remedy
FLORIDA, MIAMI: Alix Earle, known for her beauty and fashion, recently acknowledged she was vulnerable to self-hatred due to her pimple-prone skin.
She shared a video with her 6 million followers on her TikTok account showcasing her struggle with skin problems and pimple patches all over her face.
Alix Earle opens up about skin issues
Alix Earle revealed that she has been on Accutane three times and experiences a reverting of her skin to the same pimple issues after stopping.
The video text read, "Been on accutane 3 times. Everytime I stop taking it my skin reverts back to its old ways. Its ok to be frustrated with your skin but you have to remember it doesn't make you any less beautiful & its normal"
Through her caption, Earle reminded her fans to stay patient even after slipping into the mindset of hating herself because of her skin.
The caption read, "My skin is even that bad rn but ik how easy it is to slip into that mindset of hating yourself bc of your skin, just a reminder to be patient and love yourself."
@alixearle My skin is even that bad rn but ik how easy it is to slip into that mindset of hating yourself bc of your skin 🫶🏼 just a reminder to be patient and love yourself
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The TikTok sensation and Hot Mess podcaster looked stressed as she sat to record the video wearing a peachy pink t-shirt. She left her hair open and wore small earrings, keeping it simple.
Alix Earle's fans suggest remedy
As Earle became vocal about her skin problems, her fans suggested "Spironolactone" as a remedy. "3 months of Spironolactone prescribed w/ a topical like Tretinoin and/or Clindamycin for acne scars works wonders!" a comment read.
A few spoke about "gut health." One wrote, "Get your gut health checked!! I promise you will see clearer skin. I had worse skin and now I have very minimal acne. Gut health is key."
A third user commented, "This is such a great post. Acne is so mentally exhausting; especially when people give so much unsolicited advice about it. You’re beautiful!"