Today, as I was waiting for the bus, I noticed a very cute girl.
I kept stealing glances at her, to get a better idea of what she looked like.
Finally, our glances crossed and I got a good look at her face.
She was around 15 or 16 years old, very pretty, with perfect skin.
In my mind, I instantaneously juxtaposed her doll-like skin with my erythema splashed, leathery sheen cheeked skin.
I averted my glance and decided to leave her alone.
It's a funny, tragic thing. Being attracted to beautiful people, but not being beautiful oneself. One of the constant pains of existence.
The experience cemented my resolve however.
I have decided to start a new series in my Beauty Blog.
Pictures of people with (forgive my harsh bluntness) "ugly" skin.
I keep repeating myself, but, I wish that someone had admonished me when I was young to :
1. Wear Sunscreen, and,
2. Moisturize Daily
It's too late now. I have ugly wrinkles and that leathery sheen to my cheekbone skin, like that of some reptile.
I'll get laser when I can afford it someday, but, for now, I am determined to spare young people from the horror of ugly skin.
To my fellow adults who are also living the daily dismay of looking in the mirror at a painfully unsatisfying reflection : help the younger generation.
Tell them how much you regret not having been told to take care of your skin when you were younger.
You'll help a lot. Trust me.
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