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Acne: It’s Not Just For Teens

As a teen, I didn’t struggle with acne as much as my peers. For me, the acne didn’t start to set in and become a hassle until I became pregnant with my first child. Now, having just endured my 4th pregnancy with our little Ellie, the acne is out of control. I have tried multiple products on the market and have yet to find something that will help clear my skin up.

Since Ellie’s arrival, the acne has increased. I know part of this has to do with all of the hormones and what not but I really want to start combating it.

Thanks to MomCentral & Max Clarity, over the next few weeks I will be using the MaxClarity foam acne medication system and am very hopeful it will do the trick and clear up my skin.

This is a shot of me a few weekends ago as we traveled to Chicago. In this picture I have cover up and powder caked on my face to cover the most recent acne breakout. I look forward to a day when I am not afraid to venture out without the makeup. Although I am wearing makeup, you can still see some of the red marks and raised areas on my face.  Since this picture and the change in weather here in Wisconsin (Summer temps in the beginning of Spring) my body seems to be confused and I’m breaking out even more!  No matter how many times I wash my face morning, noon and night, I wake up every morning to a new outbreak mainly on my cheeks or along my jawline.

It is out of control and it needs to stop!

NOW!

MaxClarity is the world’s first and only nonprescription acne-fighting foam system.
MaxClarity Foam is formulated by Stiefel, the world’s largest dermatology company with more than 160 years of scientific skin care innovations. Unlike some consumer companies that manufacture other over-the-counter acne treatments, we at Stiefel specialize in doctor-prescribed pharmaceuticals. We know what works. We know why. And we know how to deliver it to you in an acne treatment that really performs. We even back it up with our Clear Skin Promise, a money-back guarantee.

One of the great things about MaxClarity is their dedication to this product which can be noted by their MaxClarity Difference Team and the MaxClarity Difference Promise.

My MaxClarity journey starts today and I will update you on the progress after 2 full weeks of use and I hope to see some great results!
You can learn more about MaxClarity by visiting them on the web via their website, Facebook and Twitter.

Disclosure: I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of MaxClarity and received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.

Growing A Human

You would think that by now, you know after already having grown 3 other human beings, that this pregnancy deal would be a walk in the park.
It’s not.
I absolutely HATE being pregnant this time around.
That is probably because I am overweight and emotional, but this time is not fun.
Every part of me hurts.
And I mean, every. single. part.
I have absolutely zero desire to have sex.
Yep.
My poor hubby.
I feel sorry for him, I really do.
I’m to the point where I am actually considering getting him a stand in wife to bang for the duration of this pregnancy.

Oh did I mention that this time around I am actually tired too?
Yeah, me.
The night owl.
Tired.
All. The. Time.
I’ve slept more during this pregnancy than I have in the last 4 years combined.

It definitely gets harder to grow a human as you age.
I will attest to this.
Being pregnant in my 20’s was way easier.
The only comparison between past pregnancies and this one is the fact that I’m breaking out like a teenage girl just hitting puberty.
It’s bad!

Oh and why is it that in this pregnancy I pee more then I did with the others.
Seriously, we are talking a roll of T.P. a day just for me!

And to think I have AT LEAST 20 more weeks to go.

The only bonus this time around is that I’ve actually been keeping my weight gain to a minimum.
Yay!
Here’s hoping it stays that way!!

Next Baby Ellie check-up is this Friday. Looking forward to discussing my swelling issues with the doc and hoping we get to see the little one again!

Until then!