Confident Face

By Esther Solomon-Turay

When you look in the mirror, what do you see? In a world where physical appearance is compromised with social media filters and flawed perceptions of vanity, there's a deep void that temporary satisfaction can't fulfil. If someone asks you what makes you stand out, what will you answer to? Confident Face is the ability to nurture and embrace your own authentic beauty. Our generation is heavily focused on physical attributes that tends to neglect inner beauty – the working on one's character, behavioural patterns and attitudes which are often overlooked. The sooner you learn to accept who you are, the sooner you will move from the path of confusion to confidence. Be your own Confident Face.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Esther Solomon-Turay
• Release date: Jun 1, 2021
• ISBN: 9781838457624

Esther Solomon-Turay

Esther is a Multi-Published Author, Writer, Blogger, Speaker, Workshop Facilitator, Business Ambassador for BIPC, Wife and the Founder of Authentic Worth Publishing. Esther supports aspiring authors and creatives to turn their stories into published books. She believes that a book is one of the best ways to stand out, add value in the lives of others and leave a unique legacy in the community.  Esther is an advocate for helping people to believe in themselves and was a Finalist for 'Social Value' from the Mayor of Lewisham Awards and awarded 'Christian Book of the Year 2022' from The Wise Women Awards Association. She has been given opportunities to speak on TV programmes, podcasts, radio stations, secondary schools and community centres to talk about her books, the journey of business and being invited to hosting workshops and seminars with several firms. Esther determines to continually support creatives and authors by giving them a voice to share their story authentically and further enhance their writing and confidence-speaking abilities in small groups and audiences. 

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Esther Jacob

CONFIDENT FACE

Embracing your Authentic Beauty

Copyright © 2021 by Esther Jacob

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Paperback ISBN Number: 978-1-9160600-9-8

Hardback ISBN Number: 978-1-8384576-1-7

e-Book ISBN Number: 978-1-8384576-2-4

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Disclaimer

This book is not a step-by-step guide on how to get rid of spots, hyperpigmentation, blackheads, acne or any type of skin condition. The products used by the author can be purchased at your own discretion. Recommendations are based on what the author currently uses or has used in the past. If you would like to know how to get rid of spots, blackheads, acne, or any type of skin issue, consult a professional dermatologist or visit your local GP.

Acknowledgments

Honouring those who constantly add value in your life shouldn’t be taken for granted. My first vote of thanks is to my Father, for His consistent strength and support in helping me to write this book project. Writing is a rich gift and will continue using it to inspire and influence the lives of others. Thank you to my family, my friends and loved ones. Keeley Stephenson; a beautiful and precious sister who wrote the Foreword of this book, and a special thanks to two ladies; Wendi Odili and Melvina E for their contributions towards this book project in sharing experiences about their skincare journey.

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OTHER BOOKS WRITTEN BY ESTHER JACOB:

It’s Time to Heal – A woman’s journey to self-discovery and freedom.

Completion – From the perspective of brokenness.

From Glory to Glory – Great beauty in seasons of pain; Strong at the broken places.

The Power of a Forward-Thinking Mindset – Breaking strongholds in the mind.

Confident Face – Embracing your authentic beauty.

All books can be found on www.authenticworth.com/books

Praise for Authentic Worth

Authentic Worth is a movement purposeful about making the world of publishing more accessible to every-day writers and hopeful authors of all backgrounds. The workshops run by the Founder, Esther Jacob, are passionate, thoroughly researched and well delivered. I am excited and hopeful about the future impact of this platform – Anu Adebogun.

I love what Authentic Worth does and all they are doing to help upcoming authors/writers. It is definitely needed in this generation. It is great to know that there is such a company helping people who would otherwise have no idea where to start, literally walking with them along the journey. I have attended one of Authentic Worth's events which was very insightful and it was amazing recently seeing a new author emerging through the help of Authentic Worth. I look forward to attending another event by the company in the future and would definitely recommend – Maria Tayo.

An extremely helpful range of services offered with the utmost professionalism. I highly recommend Authentic Worth for budding authors – Sarah Adebambo.

Authentic Worth is an amazing platform. I had the privilege of meeting the Founder and she is such a lovely lady. So gentle, approachable and dedicated to supporting others. Will definitely recommend this platform to anyone looking to publish a book. You will not be disappointed! – Pamela Nkansah.

Authentic Worth has helped me in many ways spiritually and mentally. The company is passionate about helping and motivating others towards where they need to be, but also by focusing on yourself and what you need to improve on. Esther hosts very professional workshops which suit all different types of people and backgrounds and her books are amazing too. Thank you for all that you’ve done and continuing to do! – Olivia Palmer Creigg.

Contents Page

Foreword by Keeley Stephenson    

Introduction      

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Chapter 1       

Skin Skin Skin

Chapter 2       

Why I broke out drastically

Chapter 3       

What causes your face to get spots?

Chapter 4       

What is your skin type?

Chapter 5       

What you need to know about your skin

Chapter 6       

Is there a one-way solution?

Chapter 7       

Look within

Chapter 8       

Yes, water and minding your own business helps!

Chapter 9       

Confident Face

Testimonials and References 

Foreword by Keeley Stephenson

First and foremost, I would like to congratulate my dear sister on her skincare journey and for writing such a well-needed book for our community. I’ve had the privilege and honour to witness many high and low moments with this amazing beauty of a woman, particularly in areas where it came to her skin.

May I add that I admire your confidence and grace, as well as the journey that it has taken you to get here. Battling with my fair share of skin struggles, I know first-hand how this feels, as well as the crushed low self-confidence that this can invite.

Esther, I just want to say that I am ever so proud of you; this may sound cliché, but your beauty supersedes any insecurity you may have had as a result of your skin, and I look forward to seeing the lives that will be changed as a result of reading your book.

You are truly wonderful and I have learned much from you, especially in the areas of confidence and becoming bolder in who I am. Your confidence will truly be the keys to break the chains of another’s insecurity, and I pray that God will continue to provide you with the strength and favour to keep going on this amazing journey.

To anyone reading this, that is battling with a skin condition of any sort, I want you to know that you are beautiful; there is not a blemish, a scar, a dry blotch or spot mark that could take this away. You are beautiful just as you are. I want you to truly know this.

May you allow Esther’s story to minister to your hearts as she shows you both the practical and spiritual steps she took to acquire her CONFIDENT FACE. With love, from yours truly, Keeley.

Introduction

At some point in our lives, there will come a time where we focus on our physical appearance, our body structure, the completion of our skin and many external attributes, whilst our mindsets are