Camilla's story – from a despondent
to an improved self-image
Camilla talks about how her extremely dry skin took over her everyday life and even made her apologize for showing herself.
- I have had problems with my skin since I was little, mostly on the backs of my arms. Something happened during my teenage years and it got worse. My hands became "broken," I slept with cotton gloves and used very strong creams. My nails were damaged like a humpback whale's and the skin on my fingers was cracked. It got even worse in the winter!
During my first pregnancy in the fall of 2014, it came back again, now worse than ever. My rash spread to my neck and further up my face. My eyes swelled up again and my eyelids were red and burned. I was prescribed tablets and creams and everything calmed down for a while, but as soon as I stopped, the rash came back. During the summer it got better, but never completely.
- I have had problems with my skin since I was little, mostly on the backs of my arms. Something happened during my teenage years and it got worse. My hands became "broken," I slept with cotton gloves and used very strong creams. My nails were damaged like a humpback whale's and the skin on my fingers was cracked. It got even worse in the winter!
During my first pregnancy in the fall of 2014, it came back again, now worse than ever. My rash spread to my neck and further up my face. My eyes swelled up again and my eyelids were red and burned. I was prescribed tablets and creams and everything calmed down for a while, but as soon as I stopped, the rash came back. During the summer it got better, but never completely.
Setbacks come and go
In October 2020, the rash and burning skin on my neck returned, which was incredibly difficult. I was ashamed of how I looked and almost apologized for showing myself; my self-confidence was at rock bottom! I had tried everything and no longer knew what to do. It was around that time that I found Q for Skin and decided to try it to see if it could help me. moisturise from the inside sounded interesting to me!
I started taking a blackcurrant capsule every other day and applied Blackcurrant Oil and Quick Repair Cream. At first, and until November, everything just got worse, the creases in my arms bled and my neck felt tight and inflamed. After contacting Q for Skin's advisor, I gradually increased the dose of Blackcurrant Capsules to 3 capsules/day and applied the cream more often, and I mean often! Suddenly, I felt that something was happening. The skin on my neck got better and better, and my hands also improved. After 1 month, both my neck and my hands were free of rashes, and I was pleasantly surprised to see that my nails were growing normally. Imagine being able to paint my nails again, what joy!
After about three months, pimples popped up on my face, which felt so-so. I contacted Q for Skin again, who confirmed what I already suspected: a cleansing process. The pimples calmed down and my skin became soft and smooth for a while.
When the weather changes and I'm stressed, I notice that my skin gets worse. In the fall of 2021, I had another setback. Life got in the way and my stress levels increased, which caused the red rash on my neck to reappear. After consulting with Q for Skin, they explained that it could be a fungal infection and recommended Quick Relief Shampoo for the neck area. It's unbelievable, but I noticed a difference after just a few days. I didn't know you could use a fungus-eliminating shampoo on your body as well.
Setbacks come and go
In October 2020, the rash and burning skin on my neck returned, which was incredibly difficult. I was ashamed of how I looked and almost apologized for showing myself; my self-confidence was at rock bottom! I had tried everything and no longer knew what to do. It was around that time that I found Q for Skin and decided to try it to see if it could help me. moisturise from the inside sounded interesting to me!
I started taking a blackcurrant capsule every other day and applied Blackcurrant Oil and Quick Repair Cream. At first, and until November, everything just got worse, the creases in my arms bled and my neck felt tight and inflamed. After contacting Q for Skin's advisor, I gradually increased the dose of Blackcurrant Capsules to 3 capsules/day and applied the cream more often, and I mean often! Suddenly, I felt that something was happening. The skin on my neck got better and better, and my hands also improved. After 1 month, both my neck and my hands were free of rashes, and I was pleasantly surprised to see that my nails were growing normally. Imagine being able to paint my nails again, what joy!
After about three months, pimples popped up on my face, which felt so-so. I contacted Q for Skin again, who confirmed what I already suspected: a cleansing process. The pimples calmed down and my skin became soft and smooth for a while.
When the weather changes and I'm stressed, I notice that my skin gets worse. In the fall of 2021, I had another setback. Life got in the way and my stress levels increased, which caused the red rash on my neck to reappear. After consulting with Q for Skin, they explained that it could be a fungal infection and recommended Quick Relief Shampoo for the neck area. It's unbelievable, but I noticed a difference after just a few days. I didn't know you could use a fungus-eliminating shampoo on your body as well.
"Today, I no longer feel ashamed. My skin feels soft and smooth, and my self-esteem has improved."
- Camilla
How Camilla is doing today
The shame I often felt before is gone. When the rash was at its worst, I even sat in my car and ate my lunch because I wanted to avoid my colleagues' stares. I also did my shopping late in the evenings and often covered my face with my hands when talking to people, as I had rashes around my lips for a long time. Today, I no longer feel any shame, my skin feels soft and smooth, and my self-esteem has increased.
I still use Quick Relief Shampoo on my neck and scalp a few times a week, otherwise I wash with Q Ultra Care. Since I work in a mine, I need to shower every day, and this wash feels so good. It doesn't dry out my skin and also works great as a facial cleanser. I take four blackcurrant capsulesa day and not only has my skin become soft and moisturized, my mucous membranes have also improved! Before, my contact lenses used to make my eyes so dry in the evenings and sometimes it would sting when I had sex with my partner. These problems have also disappeared!
I usually moisturize my face with Quick Repair Cream which has worked well for a long time. Recently, I have also been sneaking in Lingon Cream into my routine, just once a week, which has a fantastic scent and feel on the skin. It also works well, even though my skin is very sensitive.
How Camilla is doing today
The shame I often felt before is gone. When the rash was at its worst, I even sat in my car and ate my lunch because I wanted to avoid my colleagues' stares. I also did my shopping late in the evenings and often covered my face with my hands when talking to people, as I had rashes around my lips for a long time. Today, I no longer feel any shame, my skin feels soft and smooth, and my self-esteem has increased.
I still use Quick Relief Shampoo on my neck and scalp a few times a week, otherwise I wash with Q Ultra Care. Since I work in a mine, I need to shower every day, and this wash feels so good. It doesn't dry out my skin and also works great as a facial cleanser. I take four blackcurrant capsulesa day and not only has my skin become soft and moisturized, my mucous membranes have also improved! Before, my contact lenses used to make my eyes so dry in the evenings and sometimes it would sting when I had sex with my partner. These problems have also disappeared!
I usually moisturize my face with Quick Repair Cream which has worked well for a long time. Recently, I have also been sneaking in Lingon Cream into my routine, just once a week, which has a fantastic scent and feel on the skin. It also works well, even though my skin is very sensitive.
The daughter has received the same inheritance.
- My daughter has the same skin problems as me, and the worst areas are her armpits and face. She too has seen great results from taking two blackcurrant capsules a day and moisturise with Quick Repair Cream. When her skin was at its best, we tried stopping the capsules, but immediately saw a setback. Despite the skin problems, I am so happy that I now understand what works for us and that we have the right tools to use when the problems return. She is now 4 years old and also has soft and smooth skin.
Both my daughter and I enjoy moisturise with these products and know that they contain good ingredients. I can both see and feel the results and am so happy to be free of strong creams and tablets, which I thought I would have to use for the rest of my life. I wonder how beautiful my skin will look in a year? That remains to be seen, but right now it feels fantastic!
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