Becoming @poresandpomegranates

"SUDDENLY, I FELT LIKE MY LIFE HAD A BIT MORE BALANCE AND I WAS MORE IN CONTROL."

I never really had a reason to get into skincare. I never experienced bad acne, and no one in my family was really into it. I have always had a basic skincare routine with a cleanser and moisturizer, did a face mask here and there, but that was really the extent of my skincare. And then university hit. I had a really rough time at the beginning of my first year making friends as well as adjusting to university life. It was also a huge learning curve and I felt kind of overwhelmed with the situation and wanted to focus on myself.

Whenever I thought of pampering myself, I thought of going to a spa. Obviously, I couldn’t afford that because hello, I’m in university and on a budget!! So, I decided to bring the spa to me. I started off slowly, experimenting with face masks. That little act of spending a half hour on ME had a really unexpected effect: suddenly, I felt like my life had a bit more balance and I was more in control.  

"I SAY, IF IT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD, THEN IT'S WORTH IT!"

This transformation started my obsession with skincare and practicing of self-care. Now, here I am, with a dedicated skincare Instagram! The skincare community is absolutely amazing – I have found a group of amazing girls and guys who share my passion. I love hearing what they have to say about new products and what I should and shouldn’t use.

If you’ve seen my Instagram you may have noticed that I have no restraint when it comes to buying skincare products, but hey, I say, if it makes you feel good, then it’s worth it!