A mum who “didn’t want to be seen by anyone” and was too embarrassed to take her son swimming after suffering from acne all her adult life has celebrated her clear skin by taking her three-year-old to the pool. Clare West, 31, a nurse, said she has struggled with breakouts on her face since she was 13 and admits that it even started to affect her marriage to Tom West, 33, a building site contractor.
Clare’s only respite was when she was pregnant with their three-year-old son Ethan, when her acne was replaced with a “pregnancy glow” – but the acne soon returned after she gave birth. Her condition is made worse by having to wear a mask at work in the hospital but, since discovering a new cleanser, Clare said she has regained her confidence and got her life back – booking swimming classes with her son.
“My breakouts are usually around my mouth and chin,” said Clare. “I have to wear a mask at work so that probably irritates my face even more.
