From the language used, you’d think pimples were a flesh eating virus.

Keep scrolling to see photos of inspiring acne-positivity activists.

@nazhayabarcelona

Model and YouTuberNazhaya Barcelonais the person to follow for a major confidence boost.

black woman with acne

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@abis_acne

Abigail is a beauty enthusiast who actively shares her acne experience on her Instagram@abis_acne.

@badassbrownfeministidentifies as an intersectional feminist and a body-positivity activist.

A heart full of hate does."

@nazhayabarcelona

@nazhayabarcelona

But that’s okay.

Acne is okay and we’ve got to learn to love it."

@myfacestory

Kali runs a popular account called@myfacestory,dedicated to her acne-positivity journey.

@abis_acne

@abis_acne

Who could argue with that?

No blemished bod here just an elegant profile of the model’s natural skin.

Em Ford of@mypaleskinblogis one of the firstacne-positive advocatesto share her bare skin and story on Instagram.

@brielamour89

Em proves that you’re able to be a fashion model without clear, picture-perfect skin.

Whenever we need a little self-esteem pick-me-up, we click over to her account.

American Academy of Dermatology Association.Skin conditions by the numbers.

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@badassbrownactivist

Sutaria AH, Masood S, Saleh HM, Schlessinger J.Acne vulgaris.In:StatPearls.

StatPearls Publishing; 2024.

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@pigss

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@loveyourskln

@myfacestory

@myfacestory

@kunye.co

@kunye.co

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@chloebarcelou

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@mypaleskinblog