Olivia Bertsch

I chose to start Accutane at 15, which is an oral medication for very difficult to get rid of/stubborn acne. But 5 years later, while my acne is still gone, small bumps, little breakouts, and texture have appeared! I've had to establish a very strong skincare routine that 1. isn't too aggressive (as my skin is very sensitive) but 2. works. I've compiled a list of my everyday skincare essentials, as well as any other essentials I feel like you should know about!

The uprising of emotion in America easily shows us how disturbed and upset we are; how much we NEED change... and if takes a global pandemic and our country's economic and social foundation to fall into ruins to do so, so be it. Over the last 3 months, I've tried so hard to reflect on myself and how I can use this time to better my mental and physical health. My little brother lost his opportunity to be recruited for colleges for Lacrosse, my boyfriend didn't get to have a college graduation ceremony, my sister had to postpone her wedding another year, and my Type 1 Diabetic older brother has moved into complete isolation in order to protect himself. The entirety of my everyday routine was completely disturbed, and though it seems small, it felt like the ceiling was falling in on everything around me.

With school moved online and future plans up in the air, (and just the confusion of life right now lol), I am using this social distancing time to focus on bettering my mind, soul, and body... My favorite leggings are the Lululemon Align leggings and I love pairing it with any oversized sweatshirt, especially ones that are lighter colored or patterned (like tie-dyed or striped!) I think my all time favorite loungewear is hanging out in my trust Calvin Klein sports bra and some cute high-waisted shorts! I wanted to add that my all time favorite loungewear stores include: Boohoo, Aerie, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, and ANYTHING Champion.