skin positivity blog Archives - Talonted Lex

Lex 29th April 2020

How Do I Look? Hallie On Her Rosacea

We are nearly at the end of Rosacea Awareness Month 2020 – I can’t believe it! This month I decided that all of my How Do I Look? posts should focus on rosacea and I have loved conducting these interviews. I find it fascinating how different we all are, but that so many similar experiences, emotions, and realities run through all of our stories.

Today’s interview is with the incredible Hallie. I first discovered her when I asked instagram for recommendations for other skin positivity accounts, and had an immediate influx from her passionate followers sending me her way. Her feed is honest, joyful, and fascinating: I hope you find this interview all three of those things.

Read my interview with Hallie (@halliebing): skin positivity champion and rosacea sufferer. She shares her rosacea advice and advice on how to cope psychologically with a skin condition. #talontedlex #skinpositivity #rosaceatips

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Lex 17th April 2020

How Do I Look? Rose On Her Rosacea

When I started the ‘How Do I Look?’ series, it was because I had seen how powerful it can be to find someone else who has shared your experience, someone who looks like you, someone who feels like you. When I found others with rosacea online, I was so happy: I felt understood and supported in a way I hadn’t before. And I wanted to help make those connections for other people. Being involved in the skin positivity community online, I have been introduced to so many incredible people doing amazing work. People with conditions I know nothing about but wanted to: psoriasis, vitiligo, trichotillomania, eczema, scars, acne conglobata… So this blog series was born: interviews with all sorts of people who are all using their spaces online to spread information, love, and support. As April is Rosacea Awareness Month, I’m focusing all my interviews this month on ROSACEA.

Today’s interview is with the wonderful Rose Gallagher: make up artist, Heads Up champ, and fellow rosacea sufferer. We first met a year ago, when we were both guests on the Sali Hughes Soho Radio show, talking about rosacea, and I’ve been in love with her ever since. Rose talks to me about her diagnosis, her love of make up, and why developing rosacea has changed her life in a positive way.

Read my interview with Rose (@rosegallagher): make up artist and rosacea sufferer. She shares her rosacea advice, make up tips, and advice on how to be positive even on bad days. #talontedlex #skinpositivity #rosaceatips #rosaceamakeup

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Lex 9th April 2020

How Do I Look? Cæcilie On Her Rosacea

For the month of April – to celebrate Rosacea Awareness Month – I will be dedicating all of my How Do I Look? interviews to rosacea. So far I’ve covered acne, psoriasis, vitiligo, eczema, trichotillomania, hair loss, port wine stains, and scars – I’ve put links at the bottom of this post if you’re interested in the past interviews.

Cæcilie Johansen is a medical doctor and PhD student in dermatology, educating on skin health, skin disorders and skincare that helps to support and maintain healthy skin. She is so knowledgeable but also accessible which makes her a great person to follow for rosacea advice. I hope you enjoy this interview.

Read my interview with Caecilie (@makeupandmedicine.dk). This fascinating interview covers her rosacea as well as being a medical doctor and doing a PHD in dermatology. She shares her rosacea advice. #talontedlex #skinpositivity #rosaceatips #rosacea

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Lex 5th March 2020

How Do I Look? Kali On Her Acne

I can’t remember how I discovered Kali on Instagram, but she is such a joy in my timeline. Whether she’s talking about her acne and giving advice to her followers, showcasing amazing make up looks, or dancing with her adorable dogs, I love everything she posts.

As soon as I started doing my How Do I Look? series I knew I wanted to interview Kali, because she has such a positive and open attitude. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did.

Read my interview with Kali (@myfacestory ), acne and skin positivity advocate. She talks about representing acne skin as part of the Sephora Squad, how she says positive, and why acne doesn't define her. #talontedlex #skinpositivity #acnepositivity

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Lex 7th February 2020

How Do I Look? Sophie on Trichotillomania (hair pulling disorder)

Today’s interview is with Sophie, talking about her trichotillomania. Until I spoke to Sophie I had very little knowledge on this condition so I’m really pleased that I could chat to her and educate myself.

In case you’re new to my blog, I typically talk about my own skin condition (rosacea) but started this How Do I Look? series last year so that I could talk to others in the skin positivity community. I wanted to amplify voices, educate myself and others, and show the many faces of skin positivity. I hope you find these interviews as interesting as I do. There are links to all the previous interviews at the bottom of this page.

Read my interview with Sophie (@sophiee_egb), who talks to me about her Trichotillomania and the impact hair loss has had on her life. Hair loss tips, advice for hair loss. What is trichotillomania? #talontedlex #skinpositivity #trichotillomania #hairloss #BFRBview with Sophie (@prettyandpolishedblog), who talks to me about her Trichotillomania and the impact hair loss has had on her life. Hair loss tips, advice for hair loss. What is trichotillomania? #talontedlex #skinpositivity #trichotillomania #hairloss #BFRB

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