The Best Beauty Decision I Made for Myself Last Year
I’ve always believed that beauty is deeply personal. It’s not just about the products we use or the trends we try, really. It’s more about the choices we make to feel good in our own skin. Looking back at 2025, the best beauty decision I made wasn’t something trendy or new. It was simply this: I finally asked for help.
For years, I carried quiet insecurities like deep forehead lines, persistent adult acne, and dark underarms that I’ve had ever since puberty. These were things that always felt too embarrassing and unsolvable to me. I was ready to just accept them and move on.
This is why I resisted seeing a dermatologist for a long time. I kept telling myself I was too busy, or that I could handle it on my own. But the truth? I was afraid. Afraid of being judged, of being told it was hopeless, of feeling like I had failed at taking care of myself.
But last year, I finally let go of that shame and booked the consultations.
With the help of three incredible dermatologists - Dr. Erin Santos, Dr. Charlene Palafox, and Dr. Athena Mallari - I began treating the things that had silently weighed on my self-esteem. I went on isotretinoin to manage my acne, underwent several chemical peels and lasers to lighten my underarms, and yes, even got Botox for my forehead wrinkle. It wasn’t a quick fix, and it definitely wasn’t always comfortable, but it was worth it.
What surprised me the most wasn’t just the physical improvement, it was how much lighter I felt emotionally. Showing up for myself in this way and actually getting real results,, felt like an act of deep care. It was the first time in a long time that I stopped hoping my skin would change, and actually started doing something about it, with professional guidance I could trust.
So no, it wasn’t a miracle product that changed my skin last year. It was a decision to ask for help and to follow through with the solutions.
If there’s something you’ve been quietly struggling with, something you’ve been too ashamed to seek help for, believe me, I see you. And I hope you know: you don’t have to go through it alone. Sometimes, the bravest thing you can do for yourself is to finally let someone help.
