Chanelle Hayes has opened up about the skin problem which is leaving her in agony - and why she won't go to the doctors...
New mum Chanelle Hayes recently opened up about a "devastating" problem she'd been having with her skin.
Taking to Instagram, she revealed that although she'd never suffered from acne as a teenager, she'd been struggling with a swathe of spots covering her face since September.
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Chanelle, who gave birth to baby Frankie in August last year, posted the video alongside a lengthy and emotional post which read: "Please can someone - ANYONE - let me know what the hell is wrong with my skin?????
"I’m eating right, using a good skincare routine including salicylic acid and avoiding makeup!! Why is this problem not going? They’re like cysts / boils under my skin and they’re not getting any better.
"This problem is massively affecting my confidence and I have no idea how to fix it?"
But despite making her admission over two weeks ago, Chanelle still hasn't been able to find a solution to her issue, and told The Sun Online: "I’ve never had anything like this in my life, it’s so weird, I have these hard, painful bumps on my face that are under the skin, I’m devastated and look horrendous.
"I don’t want to put any make-up on as I worry it won’t get better, but then I don’t want to walk around without it on as I look ridiculous."
However, many have suggested that Chanelle seek medical advice from her GP, but she's refused - saying she doesn't think her problem is important enough to take up a doctor's time.
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2 of 81. Say goodbye to unnecessary chemicals
"Some fragrances and colours are skin irritants and have no actual benefits for the skin - they simply look and smell nice. "According to the research almost two thirds of British women are concerned about the chemicals in their personal care products so my advice would be to avoid unnecessary chemical ingredients and look for shower gels and deodorants that are kinder to skin - such as the Sanex Zero% range which is formulated with 0% colourants, 0% soap and 0% parabens."
3 of 82. Avoid low fat diets
"When it comes to holistic health, achieving a healthy balance is really important. Choose healthy fats for healthy cell function – this can be added into your diet through foods such as avocadoes, fish, nuts and seeds and plant oils such as flax and hemp. "Another tip is to ditch the processed margarines. If you're going to have butter then make it organic natural butter which has less synthetic ingredients."
4 of 83. Try light exercise
"Getting up and moving daily will boost circulation, and getting your muscles moving will increase your levels of 'happy' hormones or endorphins and blood flow. This in turn will give your skin a lovely healthy glow. "It doesn't matter whether it's a light stroll or training at the gym, as long as you're moving your skin will feel the benefits."
5 of 84. Get an early night
"Lack of sleep increases the visible appearance of ageing, such as dark circles caused by sluggish circulation."With that in mind say goodbye to your phone or tablet at least an hour before going to bed and try to get a good night's sleep – your skin will thank you for it."
6 of 85. Reduce sugar intake
"A high intake of sugar can cause an inflammatory reaction within the skin resulting in a whole host of skin conditions, from acne and rosacea to premature ageing and dry skin. "A little treat every now and then won't hurt, but try to keep an eye on your sugar levels if you're looking to keep skin healthy."
7 of 86. Curb the caffeine
"Too much coffee or caffeinated drinks can put extra stress on the liver and digestive system which impacts your body's natural detoxification process. "This build-up of toxins can have a negative effect on the health of your skin causing issues such as dry skin, redness and sensitivity."
8 of 87. Skincare shouldn't stop at your face
"There can often be a temptation to focus on the health of the skin on our faces but we must remember that the whole body is covered in skin which is the largest organ of your body – so we need to make sure we are giving it the care it deserves."Our skin absorbs a percentage of the products we apply, so choose products that are gentle on skin with natural moisturisers."
So Chanelle, who is also mum to seven-year-old Blakely, is taking drastic action to fix her skin - and is planning a chemical peel.
She said: "I have a skincare routine and have tried absolutely everything else, so I’ve booked in at a skin clinic next week, I want a peel, as I’m wondering if that will work."
Hmm. A doctor would know best! We hope it gets sorted!
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