NewIdea
  • Royals
  • Celebrity
  • News
  • Beauty & Style
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Travel
  • Home & Away
  • Podcasts
  • Win
  • Video
NewIdea
  • Royals
  • Celebrity
  • News
  • Beauty & Style
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Travel
  • Home & Away
  • Podcasts
  • Win
  • Video
Subscribe
Home and Away opening title
Watch 1:09

Home and Away opening title

{headline}

{headline}

What Essential Oils Are Good For Acne?

What Essential Oils Are Good For Acne?

Get Rid Of Blackheads Once And For All

Get Rid Of Blackheads Once And For All

What causes adult acne?

What causes adult acne?

Are you destroying your skin’s acid mantle? What even is that?

{headline}

{headline}

Khloe Kardashian fights acne with this $8 buy

THIS is why Keira Knightley wore a cap in Love Actually

Best concealers for acne

{headline}

{headline}

Woman claims ‘URINE THERAPY' cleared her acne

This woman’s cure for cystic acne is going viral

This genius pillowcase could be the answer to your skin problems

Woman with severe acne reveals how the agonizing condition left her too scared to go outside

Woman with severe acne reveals how the agonizing condition left her too scared to go outside

Rebecca Gibney shares dramatic body transformation

Rebecca Gibney shares dramatic body transformation

Princess Diana's trainer reveals her fitness routine

Princess Diana's trainer reveals her fitness routine

The Queen's secret to long life

The Queen's secret to long life

  1. Home
  2. Health & Wellbeing

Woman who suffered severe acne for 15 years on how she FINALLY cleared it

Aussie You-Tuber Jess Bunty, 33, shares her tips for problem skin with New Idea - by Katherine Davison
  • 02 Feb 2018

An Australian You-Tuber who suffered from severe acne for 15 years, has revealed how she finally cleared her crippling condition.

Jess Bunty had accepted acne as her ‘fate’ before finding a way to cure it.

‘It’s very frustrating. My skin is permanently scarred because I’ve been through so many cycles,’ Jess admitted before starting a new treatment – Accutane - that has seen her skin transform.

Woman, 33, who suffered severe acne for 15 years reveals how she FINALLY cleared it

Jess Bunty has revealed what finally cleared her skin

Instagram/Jess Bunty
Woman, 33, who suffered severe acne for 15 years reveals how she FINALLY cleared it

The blogger said it was a 'really, really big deal' to try Acutane

Instagram/Jess Bunty

Jess, a vegan, said it was ‘a really, really big deal’ to go on the medication.

Previously she stated publicly she would ‘never go on it’ as she was fearful of the side effects and the fact the it contains gelatin.

But after six weeks she saw a noticeable difference in her skin which left her ‘shocked’.

‘I didn't expect my skin to respond this quickly. Maybe I'll get another purge in a month or so, I dunno! But for now, I'm happy. Super chuffed!’ Jess wrote on Instagram.

Woman, 33, who suffered severe acne for 15 years reveals how she FINALLY cleared it

But she has seen good results from using the medication

Instagram/Jess Bunty

But for those wanting to try alternative solutions first, Jess shared her tips.

‘There is no "one size fits all" solution when it comes to getting rid of acne,’ the blogger told New Idea.

‘For some, it could be as straightforward as using a simple skincare routine and a bit of benzoyl peroxide to zap rogue spots each night.

‘But for others, taking more drastic action with medication could be the only way forward.

‘What I would suggest is start with the easy stuff first - a simple skincare routine, good diet, exercise and plenty of water each day. How basic!

Woman, 33, who suffered severe acne for 15 years reveals how she FINALLY cleared it

Jess shared her tips for those who want to steer clear of medication

Instagram/Jess Bunty

‘It's old-school, but it definitely works for some. If you need to stretch beyond basic, then try using all-natural skincare and mechanical services such as blue light therapy.

‘If you've tried and tried, and you're exhausting your options, then try medication (with doctor supervision of course). The Pill, Spironolactone and Isotretinoin are known to help stop acne, but they come with risks, so weigh up your options and go with what you feel comfortable with.’

Here are Jess’s top five tips for acne-prone skin

Woman, 33, who suffered severe acne for 15 years reveals how she FINALLY cleared it

The blogger advised steering clear of products containing alcohol

Instagram/Jess Bunty

Avoid products with alcohol as an ingredient

‘Alcohol tends to dry the skin out, which might seem great in the short-term, but causes the skin to over-produce oil to make up for lost time,’ Jess said. ‘The end result is oily, unmanageable skin!’

Avoid picking at pimples

‘I know, it's hard to resist!’ Jess advised. ‘But picking and squeezing can cause bigger problems, such as scarring and spreading the bacteria further through the skin. Leave spots alone the best you can, and they will flatten out within a week.’

Woman, 33, who suffered severe acne for 15 years reveals how she FINALLY cleared it

Stripping back your beauty routine can really help your skin, according to Jess

Instagram/Jess Bunty

Use a basic, stripped-back routine

‘A gentle cleanser, oil-free moisturiser and spot treatment sounds super boring, but our skin doesn't need a 10 product program,’ Jess said. ‘There's no need to get complicated with our routines.’ 

Use the same products for at least a month to see their benefits

‘We all love trying out the latest skincare, especially if it promises miracles. But it takes our skin at least 2-4 weeks to get used to a product, so constantly switching things in and out can cause breakouts, flaky skin and even more problems,’ she explained. 

Check your diet

‘We are all different, and while your bestie might be able to down blocks of chocolate on the reg without a spot in sight, that spoonful of sugar in your daily tea might be kicking your skin right off,’ Jess said.

‘Dairy, oils and sugar could be feeding your acne, so try eliminating them for a few months to see if there's a change in your skin. Embrace alternatives and think of your skin health’

  • Parenting
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Makeup and skin care

Just $6 for 6 issues delivered!-SAVE 79%

Subscribe to New Idea today

Subscribe Now
Just $6 for 6 issues delivered!

Just $6 for 6 issues delivered!-SAVE 79%

Subscribe to New Idea today

Subscribe Now
Just $6 for 6 issues delivered!

Recommended to you

Home and Away opening title
Watch 1:09

Home and Away opening title

{headline}

{headline}

What Essential Oils Are Good For Acne?

What Essential Oils Are Good For Acne?

Get Rid Of Blackheads Once And For All

Get Rid Of Blackheads Once And For All

What causes adult acne?

What causes adult acne?

Are you destroying your skin’s acid mantle? What even is that?

{headline}

{headline}

Khloe Kardashian fights acne with this $8 buy

THIS is why Keira Knightley wore a cap in Love Actually

Best concealers for acne

{headline}

{headline}

Woman claims ‘URINE THERAPY' cleared her acne

This woman’s cure for cystic acne is going viral

This genius pillowcase could be the answer to your skin problems

Woman with severe acne reveals how the agonizing condition left her too scared to go outside

Woman with severe acne reveals how the agonizing condition left her too scared to go outside

Rebecca Gibney shares dramatic body transformation

Rebecca Gibney shares dramatic body transformation

Princess Diana's trainer reveals her fitness routine

Princess Diana's trainer reveals her fitness routine

The Queen's secret to long life

The Queen's secret to long life

NewIdea
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Competitions
NewIdea Magazine Subscribe
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Competitions

Brands

  • Girlfriend
  • New Idea food
  • Practical Parenting
  • That’s Life
  • Who

Our Network

  • Better Homes and Gardens
  • BHG Shop
  • marie claire
  • Beauty Crew
  • Women's Weekly Food
  • Bounty Parents
  • Home Beautiful
  • All Recipes
  • Perth Now
  • The West Australian
  • 7Plus
  • Airtasker
  • 7NEWS
  • SocietyOne
  • Health Engine
  • Starts at 60
© 2021 Are Media PTY LTD
Get more from New Idea

Magazine Subscription Offer

Just $6 for 6 issues delivered!-SAVE 79%

Shop This Offer
Just $6 for 6 issues delivered!