Acne Sufferer Triumphs with SkinBase Treatment

Meet Carla, our 2022 TOTY Transformation of the Year winner. As an acne sufferer, Carla knows exactly what it’s like to lack confidence because of your skin. Acne, in Carla’s words “totally destroyed my self confidence, stopping me leaving my house as I felt hideous”. Not a way to live life we’re sure you’ll agree? Fortunately for Carla, hope was on the horizon in the form of beauty therapist Hollie.

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Meet Carla, our 2022 TOTY Transformation of the Year winner. As an acne sufferer, Carla knows exactly what it’s like to lack confidence because of your skin. Acne, in Carla’s words  “totally destroyed my self confidence, stopping me leaving my house as I felt hideous”. Not a way to live life we’re sure you’ll agree? Fortunately for Carla, hope was on the horizon in the form of beauty therapist Hollie. Carla finally plucked up the courage to book after seeing an advert for Microdermabrasion. This course of treatments would change her life more than she could have imagined. 

Thanks for agreeing to chat with us about your experience with SkinBase. Carla, you were our first transformation winner back in 2022 and your transformation entry really resonated with our judges.

A Leap of Faith: Finding Hope with Hollie

You described how the condition of your skin destroyed your confidence. It left you feeling isolated at home as you were so reluctant to leave the house. Cast your mind back to before your course of treatments, what finally made up your mind to book a treatment?

“My skin problems started as an adult aged 27 – really bad skin flare ups that would be a mixture of spots, welts and boils with terrible dry skin around the nose area. It was painful and totally destroyed my self confidence, stopping me leaving my house as I felt hideous. I finally contacted Hollie after seeing her offer for a course of treatments and seeing her regular posts of treatments online. I saw an advert for SkinBase microdermabrasion with Hollie and thought it’s now or never to try this treatment. I was so nervous and self conscious going, but my father supported me by driving me to the door of the salon.” 

Real Talk: Could This Treatment Actually Work?

We talk a lot about managing client expectations here at SkinBase. As an acne sufferer what were your expectations going into that treatment room and after speaking to Hollie, did you believe it could work?

“During my consultation Hollie explained the treatment and expectations that my skin would take a full course plus monthly upkeep, I trusted Hollie and her expertise and believed that it would work though I had no idea how well.”

Custom Skincare That Made a Difference

Did Hollie recommend any skincare or lifestyle changes to make that would help you as an acne sufferer?
“Hollie was using SkinBase products that suited my skin and recommended using them along side treatments as I had requested them.” SkinBase skincare products are specially formulated to be gentle and soothing after microdermabrasion treatment. These products really are the ideal choice to support your skincare journey as Carla found.

How quickly did you start to notice a difference to your skin?

“I noticed a difference in my skin by treatment 3 my skin was less red and inflamed, the spots less angry.”

Confidence Reborn: Living Life Again

Did your confidence start to improve at the same time?

“My confidence grew with each treatment by the end of treatment course of 6 I was going for a coffee and cake in a cafe for the first time in years happy to show my face. It literally gave me my confidence to get my life back and speak to people again. I cannot thank Hollie enough for the professionalism and support -especially at the start as she really did put me at ease when my anxiety was really bad.”

Words to the Struggling: This Could Be Your Turning Point

What would you say to other acne sufferers struggling with their skin who might be hesitant to try professional treatments?

“Don’t waste another day this treatment works. You go from hiding away to regular compliments to how lovely your skin is -something I never thought I would hear!  But definitely go for it -get your confidence back, be happy to be makeup free. I wish I had done it sooner.” 

Inspiring Other Acne Sufferers: Why Sharing My Story Matters

How does it feel knowing that your results could be the catalyst for someone else picking up the phone to book a course of treatments?

If my results can help someone else suffering painful acne with no confidence to make that appointment I will be truly happy as I know it works. 

A Life-Changing Win: Barbados and Beyond

How did it feel to be crowned the Transformation winner? To win a holiday to Barbados for you and Hollie with your results!

To win transformation of the year 2022 and the Holiday to Barbados was such a shock never winning anything before. It was an amazing Vila in paradise I still can’t believe I won and that I have actually been to Barbados! It truly was a holiday of a lifetime and I know Hollie had an amazing time too. Really was amazing so it’s a must to enter the competition as real people really do win. I remember the phone call like it was yesterday

Thank you so much for sharing your transformation journey with us Carla. Our SkinBase therapists love being able to help and support clients through their journey to healthier skin. If you are feeling like Carla, take her advice and “don’t waste another day” find your nearest SkinBase therapist today.

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