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Fingers with red nail polish popping bubble wrap against a neutral background

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Am I purging?

When acne gets worse before it gets better.

Sep 28, 2020 • 4 min read

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Pieces and chunks of orange peels arranged into a rectangle shape against a light neutral background

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Woman in a sports bra and shorts jumping into a split against a light neutral background

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Two arms in boxing gloves, arm on the left punching the hand on the right, all against a purple background

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Two people in yellow and orange shirts with yellow, green, and blue balloons in place of heads, all against an orange background

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Closeup of foot in a yellow sock stepping and pressing a pink balloon with blue dots, all against a purple background

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"Acne" written in pink and purple makeup against a peach background, with lipstick and makeup brushes next to the letters

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Two bodies in a white and purple hoodie with white flowers instead of faces, against a white background

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