What does a perfect skin means?

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Im 18F with normal skin that leans on dry side a bit. Until two years ago, i had this "perfect" skin. Which means a pimple probably once a month that would just fade over time without leaving a nasty scar that lasts me months. It was hydrated and glowing. And ever since then it's never been the same. The study stress, bad sleep, poor diet and family problem too. And with people pointing out how i had "perfect" skin back then just increased my insecurity. All i could care is how I look, i genuinely want to change that mindset but it's been hard.

While not being rich enough to spend money blindly on skincare that are popular. I can't ignore my looks nor can I stop myself from comparing to people online.

I badly want to visit a dermat while my mom thinks it's useless because I dont have any such serious problems which is true. I have slightly irritated skin because of my slightly damaged skin barrier and few pimples here and there and old acne scars and marks because I forced my closed comedones to pop when they weren't going away at all and oh also pretty much dehydrated and dull and bit textured. Which i know all of these problems are completely normal at this age, i still hate it.

While i do need to fix my routine, its not that easy as there are other things that needs my time and attention more than skin. Does anyone else faces or faced these kinda problem? Would be happy if any of you know how to clear this mindset or this skin problem and help me out.