Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber, Kerry Washington.Photo: Presley Ann/Getty; Matt Baron/Shutterstock; Rachel Luna/Getty
Celebrities may have big glam squads and access to the best doctors and treatment teams in the world, but that doesn’t prevent them from experiencing the same skin struggles as the rest of us. Many stars have spoken up about their skin conditions, which range from acne and psoriasis to vitiligo and alopecia, with many goals in mind — whether it’s to destigmatize the condition, help others find a treatment plan that works for them or just to create a community of people experiencing the same thing.Read on for insight from celebrities includingKim Kardashian,Kerry WashingtonandJustin Bieberabout their skin issues, inspiration and what worked for them.
Celebrities may have big glam squads and access to the best doctors and treatment teams in the world, but that doesn’t prevent them from experiencing the same skin struggles as the rest of us. Many stars have spoken up about their skin conditions, which range from acne and psoriasis to vitiligo and alopecia, with many goals in mind — whether it’s to destigmatize the condition, help others find a treatment plan that works for them or just to create a community of people experiencing the same thing.
Read on for insight from celebrities includingKim Kardashian,Kerry WashingtonandJustin Bieberabout their skin issues, inspiration and what worked for them.
01of 18Kim KardashianKevin Mazur/GettyOver the years, the reality star has spoken openly about her experiences with psoriatic arthritis and evendocumented her treatments. She went into even more detail in an essay for her sister Kourtney’s sitePoosh.comand put her attitude about the chronic condition into perspective. “If you have psoriasis, you can’t let it ruin your life or get the best of you. You have to do what you can to make sure you are comfortable but not let it take over,” she wrote.
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Kim Kardashian
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Over the years, the reality star has spoken openly about her experiences with psoriatic arthritis and evendocumented her treatments. She went into even more detail in an essay for her sister Kourtney’s sitePoosh.comand put her attitude about the chronic condition into perspective. “If you have psoriasis, you can’t let it ruin your life or get the best of you. You have to do what you can to make sure you are comfortable but not let it take over,” she wrote.
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Katie Couric
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“Calling all sensitive skin sufferers! 🙋♀️ I’ve had eczema ever since I was a little girl, and as I’ve gotten older, it’s started to flare up again," she wrote, adding that her search to try to understand the causes of her eczema led her to interview her dermatologist about popular triggers and treatmentson her blog. (And, she added jokingly, “I can’t believe I let my team post this picture. Good Lord 🥴.")
03of 18Kerry WashingtonKerry Washington.John Shearer/Getty ImagesWashington may be a skincare spokesperson for Neutrogena, but that doesn’t mean it’s always been smooth sailing for her skin. The actress has spoken about her eczema and shared how she’s managed to keep it in check withInStyle: “I work with a nutritionist because, to me, beauty is an inside-out thing. I take fish-oil pills, drink lots of water, and try not to eat dairy. Those things have really helped my skin.”
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Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington.John Shearer/Getty Images
Washington may be a skincare spokesperson for Neutrogena, but that doesn’t mean it’s always been smooth sailing for her skin. The actress has spoken about her eczema and shared how she’s managed to keep it in check withInStyle: “I work with a nutritionist because, to me, beauty is an inside-out thing. I take fish-oil pills, drink lots of water, and try not to eat dairy. Those things have really helped my skin.”
04of 18Tia MowryPaul Archuleta/GettyAfter initially having her eczema misdiagnosed, Mowrytold PEOPLEshe wanted to share a message with other people with the condition, especially in the underserved African America community. “You’re not alone. There are many sufferers out there who are going through the same thing that you’re going through… at the end of the day, that’s what this is all about.”
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Tia Mowry
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After initially having her eczema misdiagnosed, Mowrytold PEOPLEshe wanted to share a message with other people with the condition, especially in the underserved African America community. “You’re not alone. There are many sufferers out there who are going through the same thing that you’re going through… at the end of the day, that’s what this is all about.”
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Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber.Theo Wargo/Getty
In recent years,he’s thanked wife Hailey Baldwinfor helping him achieve clearer skin.
06of 18Mandy MooreMatt Winkelmeyer/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images"A few years ago, out of the blue, I noticed my face was getting really red, itchy, inflamed, and peeling. I thought it was from constantly wearing makeup and prosthetics [on set]. I threw everything but the kitchen sink at it, and nothing was helping [until] I finally went to the dermatologist,” theThis Is Us startoldByrdie, adding that she now tries to limit stress, use fewer skincare products and eat foods “rich in omega-3” to help limit her flares.
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Mandy Moore
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“A few years ago, out of the blue, I noticed my face was getting really red, itchy, inflamed, and peeling. I thought it was from constantly wearing makeup and prosthetics [on set]. I threw everything but the kitchen sink at it, and nothing was helping [until] I finally went to the dermatologist,” theThis Is Us startoldByrdie, adding that she now tries to limit stress, use fewer skincare products and eat foods “rich in omega-3” to help limit her flares.
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Winnie Harlow
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Model Winnie Harlow, who was diagnosed with vitiligo (a condition that causes skin to lose pigment) at age 4, made a memorable entrance onto the fashion scene when she appeared onAmerica’s Next Top Model,and has since appeared in campaigns for brands including Fendi, Marc Jacobs and Victoria’s Secret. She has been outspoken about her desire to break barriers in fashion with the hopes of inspiring others to embrace their differences.
She’s even used her unique condition to help chart new career waters. After being asked not to wear sunscreen on a photoshoot because the white cast was photographing badly, she wound up very badly sunburned (those with vitiligo are more susceptible to sun damage). Itinspired her to launch CAY Skin,to develop an effective (but not reflective) sunscreen.
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LeAnn Rimes
09of 18Jessica SimpsonJessica Simpson.Cindy Ord/GettyAfter Simpson found an answer to her eczema with a prescription cream, she shared a message of hopewith PEOPLE, saying, “I am always open. I’m open about my insecurities and my flaws, and if I can help inspire anybody to feel better about themselves, that’s why I’m here. I’m always out to empower women, empower people to feel better about themselves.”
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Jessica Simpson
Jessica Simpson.Cindy Ord/Getty
After Simpson found an answer to her eczema with a prescription cream, she shared a message of hopewith PEOPLE, saying, “I am always open. I’m open about my insecurities and my flaws, and if I can help inspire anybody to feel better about themselves, that’s why I’m here. I’m always out to empower women, empower people to feel better about themselves.”
10of 18Kendall JennerBen Gabbe/GettyThe model’s struggles with acne have been well-documented, but she’s learned not to let it get to her — evendunking on haters who commented on her complexion at the 2018 Golden Globes. Jenner,a onetime Proactiv spokeswoman, also posted a #10yearchallenge photo showing how much progress she had made with her treatment.As Jenner once toldPEOPLE, “One zit can really freak you out because you’re like ‘Oh no, are we going backwards again?’ But I try not to think too deeply about it because I know it’s going to be all good. I want everyone to know I’m okay, and you can be okay too.”
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Kendall Jenner
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The model’s struggles with acne have been well-documented, but she’s learned not to let it get to her — evendunking on haters who commented on her complexion at the 2018 Golden Globes. Jenner,a onetime Proactiv spokeswoman, also posted a #10yearchallenge photo showing how much progress she had made with her treatment.
As Jenner once toldPEOPLE, “One zit can really freak you out because you’re like ‘Oh no, are we going backwards again?’ But I try not to think too deeply about it because I know it’s going to be all good. I want everyone to know I’m okay, and you can be okay too.”
11of 18SZADavid Crotty/Patrick McMullan via GettyThe singer doesn’t let her breakouts get her down. She shared some words of wisdomwith Refinery29for all those struggling with acne like her: “Don’t get discouraged with your skin when it doesn’t do what you want it to do. Give it some time.”
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SZA
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The singer doesn’t let her breakouts get her down. She shared some words of wisdomwith Refinery29for all those struggling with acne like her: “Don’t get discouraged with your skin when it doesn’t do what you want it to do. Give it some time.”
12of 18Jonathan Van NessJonathan Van Ness.ANGELA WEISS/AFP via GettyTheQueer Eyestar has long been an advocate for self-care—and he credits his psoriasis with helping him find one effective form of it that helped hold off his flares for 6 months. They wrotein an Instagram post, “One thing I’ve started is gratitude journaling bc of @ruthielindsey and I’m not a doctor but I think it’s helped my stress levels & my skin is feeling it. But if I get a flare again she still works it so either way we cool.”
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Jonathan Van Ness
Jonathan Van Ness.ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty
TheQueer Eyestar has long been an advocate for self-care—and he credits his psoriasis with helping him find one effective form of it that helped hold off his flares for 6 months. They wrotein an Instagram post, “One thing I’ve started is gratitude journaling bc of @ruthielindsey and I’m not a doctor but I think it’s helped my stress levels & my skin is feeling it. But if I get a flare again she still works it so either way we cool.”
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Lili Reinhart
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14of 18Cynthia NixonGregg DeGuire/GettyTheAnd Just Like Thatstar didn’t know the cause of the facial redness she struggled with her whole life until when she was finally diagnosed with rosacea in adulthood. She’s since made a point to discuss the condition openly and offer help to others,telling the National Rosacea Society,“Rosacea might always be on your mind, but it doesn’t have to be on your face.” Her advice: “If you think you might have rosacea, go see a dermatologist. Trust me—it’ll be so much better.
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Cynthia Nixon
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TheAnd Just Like Thatstar didn’t know the cause of the facial redness she struggled with her whole life until when she was finally diagnosed with rosacea in adulthood. She’s since made a point to discuss the condition openly and offer help to others,telling the National Rosacea Society,“Rosacea might always be on your mind, but it doesn’t have to be on your face.” Her advice: “If you think you might have rosacea, go see a dermatologist. Trust me—it’ll be so much better.
15of 18Jenna DewanJenna Dewan.Taylor Hill/FilmMagicTheCome Dance With Mejudge has gotten real about her struggle with the skin-darkening condition melasma on social media, and once shared the way she conquered it—with aCoolasertreatment—on Instagramin a caption accompanying a clear-skinned selfie. “But I do want to say I am shocked that I am able to go mostly makeup free now with no filters or retouching etc. Those who have had melasma know it’s hard to manage and big thanks to @simonourianmd1 and his magical coolaser!!”
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Jenna Dewan
Jenna Dewan.Taylor Hill/FilmMagic
TheCome Dance With Mejudge has gotten real about her struggle with the skin-darkening condition melasma on social media, and once shared the way she conquered it—with aCoolasertreatment—on Instagramin a caption accompanying a clear-skinned selfie. “But I do want to say I am shocked that I am able to go mostly makeup free now with no filters or retouching etc. Those who have had melasma know it’s hard to manage and big thanks to @simonourianmd1 and his magical coolaser!!”
16of 18Lucy HaleLucy Hale.VALERIE MACON/AFP/GettyOver the years, theRagdollstar has managed to find some grace for herself when it comes to her acne. Shetold PEOPLE, “I’m 32 now, I definitely have just in general let go of expectations,” she said. “I think I’ll always care to some extent, but I think I have way more compassion for myself. And if I have a breakout instead of being like, ‘Oh, God, what am I doing wrong?’ I’ll say, ‘Oh, wow, I must be stressed,’ or ‘I must be not having enough water.’ I try to find a solution.”
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Lucy Hale
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Over the years, theRagdollstar has managed to find some grace for herself when it comes to her acne. Shetold PEOPLE, “I’m 32 now, I definitely have just in general let go of expectations,” she said. “I think I’ll always care to some extent, but I think I have way more compassion for myself. And if I have a breakout instead of being like, ‘Oh, God, what am I doing wrong?’ I’ll say, ‘Oh, wow, I must be stressed,’ or ‘I must be not having enough water.’ I try to find a solution.”
17of 18Jada Pinkett SmithKevin Mazur/GettyAlthough Pinkett Smith’s alopeciawas no laughing matter at the Oscarsin March 2022, in December 2021 the starhas approached her journey to accepting her condition with some levity in recent months. On Instagram, she showed a patch of scalp that she joked looked like she “had brain surgery,” adding, “Now at this point, I can only laugh.”
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Jada Pinkett Smith
Although Pinkett Smith’s alopeciawas no laughing matter at the Oscarsin March 2022, in December 2021 the starhas approached her journey to accepting her condition with some levity in recent months. On Instagram, she showed a patch of scalp that she joked looked like she “had brain surgery,” adding, “Now at this point, I can only laugh.”
18of 18Cyndi LauperCyndi Lauper.David Crotty/Patrick McMullan/GettyThe singer has long been on a mission to raise awareness of psoriasis to help people like her with the condition, even launching a podcast,PsO in the Knowon the topic. Shetold the American Academy of Dermatologyit’s taught her to take time for herself, saying, “It’s not a bad thing to take care of yourself,” She added, “It’s a busy, busy world we live in, but how long does it take to put on cream [moisturizer or medicine] or take a bath?”
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Cyndi Lauper
Cyndi Lauper.David Crotty/Patrick McMullan/Getty
The singer has long been on a mission to raise awareness of psoriasis to help people like her with the condition, even launching a podcast,PsO in the Knowon the topic. Shetold the American Academy of Dermatologyit’s taught her to take time for herself, saying, “It’s not a bad thing to take care of yourself,” She added, “It’s a busy, busy world we live in, but how long does it take to put on cream [moisturizer or medicine] or take a bath?”
source: people.com
