Arianne

Arianne, a 36-year-old brand and product manager from Quezon City, is currently juggling a busy lifestyle and caring for her family. Arianne has recently been experiencing frequent acne breakouts, exacerbated by her hectic lifestyle and the recent emotional turmoil caused by multiple losses in her family.

“I normally get breakouts once in a while, especially around my monthly period, after traveling, or when not getting enough sleep,” she shares. However, Arianne’s skin condition worsened in recent months, and her breakouts left her feeling unattractive, insecure, and stressed.

Arianne’s busy routine starts at 5:30 AM with household chores and getting her daughter ready for school, followed by work that stretches late into the evening. With only 4-6 hours of sleep a night combined with the emotional turmoil coming from the pressure of her profession, caring for her family and the family loss, Arianne’s skin paid the price. “It makes me feel more skin conscious and limits my socializing,” she admits.

Determined to improve her skin, Arianne got involved in a product trial group with CKIN, where she was using the 3-step daily routine over a period of 4 weeks. 2 weeks down the line, she also got a 1-on-1 consultation with Dr Katerina. Together, they mapped out main root causes behind her recent acne flare-ups and created a tailored skincare and dietary regimen to support her skin health.

The plan focused on 3 steps:
1. Reducing her dairy and sugar intake in her diet. Although Arianne is eating a fairly balanced diet in general, she found that her daily indulgence - lattes – had hidden intake of both dairy and sugar, most likely contributing to her skin troubles.
2. Making sure to use the CKIN hydrator, in small amounts, both morning and evening. Arianne was from history anxious about using a hydrator in her daily routine, as she thought it would clog her pores and make her acne worse. The CKIN hydrator is however an essential part of the 3-step routine that should not be missed, Dr Katerina explained. It provides much-needed hydration without clogging pores. When our skin is under-hydrated, it can even over-produce sebum, worsening our acne and making our skin looking even more shiny.
3. Arianne was also advised to be more careful with massaging her inflamed acne pustules, not to abbreviate the inflammation in her skin.

Arianne has seen significant improvements since starting her CKIN routine, especially when it comes to the breakouts on her lower right cheek. “Every time my period comes, I usually get pimples that leave marks, but with CKIN, the marks have become minimal, and my skin feels healthier.”

When asked for her advice to others struggling with acne, Arianne wholeheartedly recommends CKIN products. “Don’t be afraid to try new solutions. I was hesitant at first, but CKIN has made a huge difference for me. The hydrator especially has been a game-changer. I would absolutely recommend CKIN to anyone dealing with breakouts. The products are gentle but effective, and they’ve exceeded my expectations.”

Despite her challenges, Arianne feels she is on a very positive journey, both when it comes to her skin health and emotional wellbeing. “I’ve been keeping my skin issues to myself for so long, and it took a toll on me. But now, with the improvements I see in my skin and adding a layer of light makeup, I feel confident again! CKIN, thank you so much.”