Bad skin pictures

Em Ford, who runs My Pale Skin and is based in London, uses 18 products to take her skin to flawless, and demonstrates contouring and a cat eye for the perfect 'date look'.

Emily Keel, from Portsmouth, had suffered with severe acne since the age of 12 and felt doctors could be insensitive about her condition. After using isotretinoin, she feels like herself again.

Characterised by discoloured patches of skin, there are a variety of products to even and brighten skin tone – here are 12 of our faves

Social media is notorious for everything except showing the real things. From heavy photo editing and airbrushing pictures to carefully staging every move they make, from hiding the raw stuff and only showcasing the perfect side of things, you may start to wonder why everyone but you has a perfect life, perfect relationship, and perfect skin. Hence, the self-image issues.

Here to remind you what makeup looks like on REAL skin. Makeup cannot hide your pores, fine lines or texture. There is no “miracle product” to hide any of that and if you ever see someone on social media who’s skin looks “perfect” chances are you’re staring at an edited or filtered image. I promise you no one looks perfect and flawless up close. No one. There is beauty in our imperfections. Learning to embrace them and love them is the start of a beautifu journey ✨ • • • #skinpositivity…

Photographer Sophie Harris-Taylor knows what it means to live with a skin condition. As a teenager and throughout her early twenties, Sophie suffered from severe acne. It really affected her self-esteem, making her feel shame and embarrassment. Luckily, over the years she learned how to live with it.