Article: Lydia - Real Skin Stories
Lydia - Real Skin Stories
After struggling with blemishes since her teenage years, pregnancy and postpartum hormonal changes brought some of our customer Lydia’s most difficult skin challenges yet. Painful breakouts and persistent redness left her feeling uncomfortable in her own skin, and at times, she barely recognised herself.
After spending thousands of pounds on treatments, skincare and makeup over the years, she felt like she'd tried everything. But in 2024, she discovered 47 Skin and began to notice a difference.
Now, with her skin feeling calmer and her confidence restored, she's embracing the little things she once avoided, from answering the door to leaving the house without makeup.
This is her story.
When did you begin suffering with your skin?
I have suffered with my skin for as long as I can remember! It started when I entered my teen years and was significantly affected by hormones during and post pregnancy.
Before this, did you have any other skin/health issues?
Other than my skin, I’ve always been super healthy! And the blemishes have only ever affected my face.
How did your battle with blemishes begin?
I’ve always had very red/angry skin with hormonal spots too. During pregnancy and after my whole face was covered and this was the worst it’s ever been!
How would you describe your face during a flare up?
It was all of the above. It was so red, so painful. The way I used to describe it was ‘so raw’. I barely wanted to touch it and would wince if anyone went near it!
What sort of remedies did you try? What was the outcome?
You name it, I’ve tried it!! Prescribed cream, prescribed medication, treatments, dermatology support, light therapy… I could go on!
How did having blemishes impact your daily life?
It impacted everything!! I didn’t want to be seen without makeup. I wouldn’t even open the blinds without makeup on! Even when I had a face of makeup on, it was obvious I struggled with my skin as it was impossible to cover but at least it gave me a bit of confidence! I didn’t feel myself, especially post partum! My life had changed, my body had changed and my face was covered in blemishes and spots! I didn’t even recognise myself!
How much money would you estimate was spent on your skin?
Throughout the last 20 years, definitely thousands! A good few thousands on tablets, products and treatments and much more on makeup! I only buy the good expensive stuff that I can be confident will cover it!
Have you had any comments from people about your skin?
I address my skin before anyone has a chance to comment on it! I’d rather acknowledge it than let it be the elephant in the room! I’ll say ‘obviously I suffer with my skin so…’ or ‘as you can probably tell I’ve got bad skin so…’. During my post partum flare up with my second child my daughter said; ‘mummy why is your face so red and spotty’ - that broke my heart!
How did they make you feel?
People have mostly been kind about my skin. I surround myself with amazing people who love me and know about my struggles. When my daughter noticed it and commented on it, I know she didn’t say it to upset me but it just broke me because she had noticed that her mummy was different.
When/how did you hear about 47 Skin?
47 Skin was one of the many brands that I tried at my lowest point when I just didn’t care about spending money anymore. I bought anything that I saw advertised and this happened to be the product that finally worked!
When did you first try this out?
I first tried 47 Skin in October 2024 and I have been a committed customer since. I would never dare stop using it now!
What were your initial thoughts before tying it?
I didn’t put much thought into it. It was just another product in a long queue of other products that I was trying! I’d given up at this point!
What was your reaction after the first week? And then after a few months?
I started seeing subtle differences after the first week, my face was less angry and less painful! After a few months I looked like a different person! The redness had gone down, the spots had healed and I started feeling like myself again!
How long did it take to clear your skin [and scarring]?
It took around 4 months for most of my blemishes to be gone! I still have a little bit of scarring but I have started using the intensive product range to tackle that and am already seeing results!
Now, how does your daily life differ compared to before using 47 Skin?
I now don’t need to rely on makeup! I get up, I look in the mirror and am thankful for the difference every day! I don’t rush to put makeup on, I open the blinds, I answer the door and don’t worry about what I look like as I know my skin is clear! A few years ago I would never have dreamt of leaving the house without makeup but that’s a normal day for me now and I’m proud of the skin I’m in!
How much have you spent on the product? How often does it last?
I stock up on the cleanser, serum and moisturiser every couple of months! It’s a reasonable price and I would spend anything to get the results I’ve seen!
Which product is your go-to?
I have tried most of the products and love them all but the Serum is the one that I just can’t live without!
What's your message to anybody suffering with their skin?
You MUST try 47 Skin, you won’t regret it!
