Top Irish blogger Rosie Connolly has posted an inspiring message with a make-up free selfie on her Instagram.
The mother-of-one reveals that she has suffered from acne since about age 18, and though it does knock her confidence – it certainly doesn’t define her.
“Laying it all on the table… my skin, unfiltered, no makeup, no products. I’ve suffered from acne since I was about 18 and have gone through every product, every medication and every remedy you can think of.”
“Some worked, most didn’t, but right now nothing is healing it. It’s painful, inflamed, irritated and is of course taking its toll on my confidence.”
She then continued, “Why am I posting it here for the world to see?? Well, I’m 27, happily engaged with a gorgeous little boy, amazing friends and family, living a life I love.
“But I STILL get so hung up on my skin and allow it to get me down, change my mood and batter my self esteem.
“So I can only imagine how much harder it would of been for me if I was a teen growing up now with acne.
“So many flawless pictures all over social media lead you to believe that you’re the only one who’s suffering or ‘flawed’ ???? YOU’RE NOT! I can promise you that.”
The beauty blogger took to Snapchat the night before posting this photo, and said she got an overwhelming response.
“I have had HUNDREDS of messages from you all on Snapchat in the last 24 hours after my honest chats last night, and it shocks me to hear how many people have felt so ashamed of their skin problems, young or old.
“Do I want to show my skin like this….? Hell no! But does it change me as a person… absolutely not.
“If it helps just ONE person to accept themselves for who they are, ‘flaws’ and all, then it was worth it.”
