Acne has been a PCOS side effect that Lea has struggled with for years – and she’s never shied away from speaking candidly about it, even revealing she’s gone on the super-powerful acne medication, Accutane, twice.
Lea Michele has long been open about her battle with PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome, which is thought to affect up to 1 in 5 women between the ages of 18 and 44.
Some women may never know they have PCOS since their symptoms aren’t bad enough to suggest a problem, others could lose their period, struggle with fertility, develop acne, hair loss or anxiety.
Taking to Instagram to share a bare-faced selfie, Lea wrote: “I’ve suffered from acne my whole life. I had to go on a lot of medication growing up (accutane twice) and many others to help my skin.
“I eventually learned I had a condition called PCOS which is a common diagnosis for women. I was able to correct my diet and get my skin under control. With the help of an amazing skin expert @shanidaren I also love @isclinical products. But strongly believe in taking care of yourself on the inside: drinking tons of water, good sleep, washing your face before bed, no smoking etc… and that is always a good place to start.”
She also credited the Tata Harper The Resurfacing Mask and Clarifying Mask for helping clear up her skin.
We love it when celebrities are so honest about their skincare struggles and give us an insight into their skincare regimes.
You Can Buy a Butt-Shaped Pillow on Amazon, and We’re Honestly Crying
There’s a reason working your glutes is so important – your backside provides your whole body with protection and comfort all day long, and it only seems fair that a great pillow should do the same at night. Forget memory foam, The Buttress Pillow ($69) is literally shaped like an ample backside, providing ergonomic comfort and neck support – and a good amount of laughs.
No matter whether you’re a back, side, or stomach sleeper, this insanely soft pillow promises to be the perfect companion for sweet dreams.
Created from 100 percent premium natural latex made from tree sap, this pillow features a silky inner cover as well as an easy-to-wash yoga-pant pillow cover (in turquoise, black, and white). You may have thought thick booties were only good for turning heads, but this cozy and hilariously kitschy pillow proves that butts are great for cradling heads, too! Shop it ahead, and be sure to check out these other supercomfy pillows.
