Take a look at how these celebrities are breaking the stigma and changing the narrative about the reality of dealing with acne
Let’s be honest—acne affects more than the skin’s appearance. It can also take a toll on one’s self-esteem and emotional health. Insecurities can occur, but it comes as no surprise. It’s easy to feel vulnerable in a world that is fueled with unrealistic beauty standards. In spite of that, influential personalities like Celeste Cortesi and Bianca Gonzalez are not afraid to get real when it comes to reminding fans that blemishes, scars, and other skin “imperfections” are normal.
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Dealing with acne is infrequently talked about—let’s change that. To introduce a refreshing perspective on the topic, we listed standout moments where celebrities and personalities spoke candidly about the reality of handling blemishes. Scroll down and be inspired.
Celeste Cortesi
“We all know how stressful competitions can be and I wasn’t spared from that same kind of stress,” Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi confessed in a post. “After the Miss Universe competition, my skin went through a lot of stress. I woke up and my face was all red. It was a really bad breakout. What’s worse is that it kept on coming back.” Her secret to battling acne? Belo Medical Group’s ADVALight treatment.
Kyline Alcantara
Even Kyline Alcantara is not exempted from the woes brought by blemishes. In 2019, the star opened up about her struggles with acne. “Imagine people are always expecting you to be at your best, to look perfect, to look like the polished girl that they always see in magazines, but you can’t even look at the mirror,” she wrote in a post. But the actress did not miss to point out that it’s okay to give your skin the extra care it needs as long as you don’t lose yourself in the process. “Don’t let the norm or the society dictate what you should feel and look. Be your own unique you.”
Bianca Gonzalez
Bianca Gonzalez is one personality who is not afraid to get vocal when it comes to beauty. In an empowering post, the host detailed her breakout story. “I feel you na nakakababa talaga ng self-esteem kapag nag-breakout, lalo at madalas sa WFH, mukha talaga natin ang nakikita ng iba,” she wrote. “So, to anyone suffering from acne — don’t think ‘you’re not supposed to feel bad about such a small problem. Your feelings are valid!”
Elisse Joson
Elisse Joson is definitely not afraid to go unfiltered. In 2021, the actress posted a makeup-free selfie where she revealed her bare skin. “Days when we feel good about ourselves vs. days when we feel the worst and it’s okay to feel both,” she captioned. Even so, it’s an empowering move to celebrate the beauty of real skin including blemishes, hyperpigmentation, dark circles, scars, and all.
Laureen Uy
“My skin is finally okay. Now I know it’s very important to read all the ingredients you use on your face and body,” she wrote as a description. In 2021, Laureen Uy detailed her breakout story after she experienced withdrawals after using a topical steroid cream. “I know it’s not a life and death situation. But I’m very thankful for that too. I really just wanted to share this since I went through a lot before my skin got better. To those experiencing skin problems too—patience is key.”
