asha’s experience

“I have suffered from acne since I was about 12/13 years old. It’s always been very cystic acne leaving scars and dark spots all over my face. I had started going to see a dermatologist when I was about 16 years old and we went through many different ways to get rid of the break outs. As women, our bodies are constantly changing every few years and every month our body goes through plenty of hormonal changes. This affected my acne as well. While seeing dermatologists, I had tried topical creams, gels, prescriptive face wash, antibiotics, vitamins, anything that they thought would help. You name it, I probably tried it. The different products and skin care worked… until eventually, it didn’t. At this point, the acne wasn’t going away fully and I learned to accept it and live with it. It never fully hindered my daily life nor made me feel entirely insecure, but it was something that frustrated me. I hated having a problem that couldn’t be solved and I hated that I had to wear makeup to hide it. The next step the dermatologist suggested was Acutane. I was apprehensive to the idea of Acutane because 20 year old me had done a deep dive of all the possible symptoms and side effects. I didn’t think I needed to go through that process at such a young age. Eventually, I stopped seeing the dermatologists and started to try different home care remedies. After a change in my skincare routine, I saw a bit of a difference but not by much. The cysts continued, the scarring increased and the frustration persisted. I noticed as I continued to age, my acne changed and it became more painful, inflamed and tender to the touch. Exasperated, I tried stronger products which ended up leaving my skin even more susceptible to break outs. I went to an esthetician recommended through colleagues and she encouraged a simpler skincare routine. Again, it worked until it didn’t. Two years later, I found myself on scrolling on Instagram one day and saw Pamyla explaining her success in her own skincare journey. I watched almost all of her videos and finally decided to make an appointment. The first session I had with her, she asked me, “What made you want to come to me?” My response was “I want my skin to glow naturally like yours. I want to exude the same kind of confidence you do.” I wanted to feel less insecure about my acne, less frustrated and less hopeless. Over the last 6-8 months we have worked together to figure out what will benefit my skin the most. Pamyla has been an absolute pleasure to work with. She asked me, “what are your expectations from these treatments and what results would you like to see?” I wanted to be able to walk out of the house, go to work or a dinner or a party, without any makeup on my face with glowing skin. And let me tell you, Pamyla has understood the assignment. Each session I had with her felt like a self-care day, an unexpected therapy session and catching up with an old friend. She has guided me, educated me, encouraged me, and given me the confidence I have been trying to find. Yes, beauty is from within but it definitely helps when you like what you see in the mirror. I am so excited about the results I’ve seen over the past few months and even more excited to continue this journey with Pamyla. I will forever be thankful for her patience and expertise. I absolutely would recommend her to anyone and everyone who is looking for clear skin and full confidence.”