So on my way out of my statistics class this afternoon, I paused to hold the door open for the woman behind me. She is not someone I know or talk to, just occasionally sit behind during lectures, but she seized the opportunity to ask me, "Have you tried taking the SkinID quiz on Neutrogena.com?"
I politely told her no, as she continued to tell me how great it worked for her, and how when she saw my skin last week she thought to herself, "Damn," and really thinks I should try it. She ended by giving me a long hard look, a pat on the back, and wishing me good luck.
I have had very bad skin since I was 14, some months worse than others, but nonetheless, for over four years. I cannot tell you how many people, whether I've known them or not, have approached me with "great products" that "really helped them!" At times people have even been so bold to ask me, "Do you wash your face?"
First of all, yes I wash my face. If not once, twice, three times a day, thank you very much.
Second of all, my skin is not the same as your skin, or your brother's skin, or your friend's skin. I have tried every scrub, gel, spot treatment, pad, and foam in nearly every brand. I have changed my diet, my exercise habits, and I have even gone on birth control and taken various antibiotics in an attempt to clear my skin. And guess what? I still have very bad acne.
I am tired of getting everybody's "tips." They don't help, and in fact they really hurt my feelings. I could have mentioned to this lady that my dad died three months ago, and maybe THAT'S why my skin is so bad, but really . . . it's none of her business. I have nobody I'm trying to impress and to be honest, the state of my skin is the last thing on my mind these days.
Now, how would this woman have felt if I asked her, "So, have you ever tried Jenny Craig? I noticed you were looking a little heavy last week . . . and it worked great for me!"
I don't think she would have fucking appreciated it.
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