So I’ve been dealing with acne forever, right? Like, constant battle. Saw those little dried peach slices popping up everywhere for skincare. Super cheap at my usual grocery spot. Honestly thought it was total hippie nonsense, but hey – desperate times. Grabbed a bag figuring worst case, I just eat ’em.
First Try Was Awkward As Heck
Threw a couple slices into a mug, poured boiling water over ’em like making nasty tea. Stuck my face over the steam like some kinda old-time cure. Burnt my nostrils. Hot mess. Steam did zip for my zits. Felt kinda dumb.
Then Googled proper stuff. Found out you soak ’em cold. Dropped three slices into a little bowl of filtered water before bed. Covered it. Woke up – slices were all soggy and bloated, water looked kinda cloudy. Smelled… weird. Sweet but fermented, kinda funky? Doubted this hard.
The Sticky Slime Phase
Fished out a slice. That goo? Unreal. Like thick, clear snot coating the peach. Almost tossed it then. But the acne was staring back, so I went for it. Scooped that slippery goo onto my cheeks and chin. Messy! Dropped some on the counter. Sticky nightmare to wipe off.
- Feels Awful: Slapped it on. Instant glue-face. Skin felt tight. Couldn’t smile properly.
- Looked Greasy: Shiny like a donut under bathroom lights. Had to dodge mirrors.
- Pillow Drama: Went to bed praying. Woke up, cheek stuck to pillowcase. Peeled it off. Left weird stains. Washed it twice.
Sticking With It (Literally)
Almost bailed after night one. But the next morning? Skin wasn’t screaming red. Usually, trying new stuff = instant fire face. This time? Just felt… quiet. Weirdly calm. Decided to give it a week. Nightly sticky ritual.
Fast forward three nights. Woke up feeling my chin. Usually bump city. Few bumps felt… smaller? Flatter? Didn’t believe it. Next night, same thing. Didn’t work miracles, big deep cysts were still lurking, but those angry little surface guys chilled out. Less swollen.
Why The Heck It Works?
Still don’t know exactly. Seems silly. But figured out it’s that thick goo itself. Slathers on like a shield. Traps moisture maybe? Keeps my oil-slick skin from freaking out overnight. Less greasy shine by morning too. Calms the redness. Swelling goes down faster. Dodges the “dry it out” bullet most acne stuff fires.
Been two months now. Peach slices are my weird sticky secret. Bag lasts ages. Breakouts still happen – life happens – but they feel less angry, heal quicker. Skipped my expensive creams. This weird fruit goo? Yeah, it absolutely works.
