[search4cure]

Last I heard, milk and chocolate doesn't cause acne - but these myths have a stronghold on non-acne sufferers. I remember during the time before and after giving birth to my son, my skin was at it's all time worst, even after a couple of weeks after delivery. My doctor okayed slimfast shakes as a supplement in between meals because I was nursing and honestly, hand to mouth meals sustained me for those first few chaotic weeks. However, I won't forget a stranger coming up to me and telling me how chocolate and milk can cause acne while I was wandering the grocery aisles. I just responded, "I just had a baby, the way I look isn't a priority - I just want to eat, sleep and be able to take care of my child". How do you handle unsolicited advice on skincare?

[Kristin1022]

I hate when people say things to me about it. I usually make sure to tell them that it is not their business first of all. It isn't. Then I get embarrassed and walk away. My boyfriend did that to me once and after he saw my reaction he stopped. The only one I would listen to advice from would be my mom. Other people out there who do not know you and make comments have problems with themselves that they do not like. Thats why they give you advice.

[dc1979]

Sometimes people can be real jerks. And I would have handled this advice just like any other unwanted advice. Some smart a$$ comment that made the person giving the stupid advice feel stupid. Who wants to hear some grocery store demertologist give advice on why their face is broken out. Get real. You should have given her a dime so she could've went and bought a clue.

[mercuryman3a]

If a person who is known to you gives some advice, it is understandable, but if a total stranger just walks up to youand starts telling you what youare doing wrong, it can be really irritating. i woudl like to tell that person to mind his or her own bsiuness.

[aakay4u]

Originally Posted by search4cure

Last I heard, milk and chocolate doesn't cause acne - but these myths have a stronghold on non-acne sufferers. I remember during the time before and after giving birth to my son, my skin was at it's all time worst, even after a couple of weeks after delivery. My doctor okayed slimfast shakes as a supplement in between meals because I was nursing and honestly, hand to mouth meals sustained me for those first few chaotic weeks. However, I won't forget a stranger coming up to me and telling me how chocolate and milk can cause acne while I was wandering the grocery aisles. I just responded, "I just had a baby, the way I look isn't a priority - I just want to eat, sleep and be able to take care of my child". How do you handle unsolicited advice on skincare?

Its nice to read your views, and great to hear after giving a birth to a baby, the way you look was not your prority.I have never heard of milk causing acne, for chocolates i am not sure, maybe just a myth.

[lagold]

Yes, I hate unsolicited acne advice from people, because 1) they usually don't know what they are talking about, and 2) then you know that your bad skin is really obvious to them! If it is a friend that you ask for advice, that can be helpful, but unsolicited is just annoying.

[csbking44]

some people can be oblivious to anything. most people make these comments because maybe they were told to them.

[Cidra]

Originally Posted by search4cure

Last I heard, milk and chocolate doesn't cause acne - but these myths have a stronghold on non-acne sufferers. I remember during the time before and after giving birth to my son, my skin was at it's all time worst, even after a couple of weeks after delivery. My doctor okayed slimfast shakes as a supplement in between meals because I was nursing and honestly, hand to mouth meals sustained me for those first few chaotic weeks. However, I won't forget a stranger coming up to me and telling me how chocolate and milk can cause acne while I was wandering the grocery aisles. I just responded, "I just had a baby, the way I look isn't a priority - I just want to eat, sleep and be able to take care of my child". How do you handle unsolicited advice on skincare?

I think you handled it beautifully. The shame is on that person for making personal comments to a stranger - it's rude. For people who are very rude in their "advice", I've used this once or twice: "Thank you for your advice. And may I suggest reading Miss Manners regarding proper etiquette?" Smile, not unkindly, and walk away slowly.

[Olivia Reynolds]

Originally Posted by search4cure

Last I heard, milk and chocolate doesn't cause acne - but these myths have a stronghold on non-acne sufferers. I remember during the time before and after giving birth to my son, my skin was at it's all time worst, even after a couple of weeks after delivery. My doctor okayed slimfast shakes as a supplement in between meals because I was nursing and honestly, hand to mouth meals sustained me for those first few chaotic weeks. However, I won't forget a stranger coming up to me and telling me how chocolate and milk can cause acne while I was wandering the grocery aisles. I just responded, "I just had a baby, the way I look isn't a priority - I just want to eat, sleep and be able to take care of my child". How do you handle unsolicited advice on skincare?

Unsolicited advice can be really annoying. I think you handled it quite well though. I think there are people out there that mean well, and there's people out there that think they know everything and feel the need to get in peoples business. Just gotta know the difference between the two I guess.