Former Miss Universe Australia Is Tearing Down Skin Stigmas By Opening Up About Her Struggle With Acne
Since Snapchat launched its face filter technology in January 2015, beauty expectations have never been the same. Arguably the most considerable stigma cultivated by filters, though, surrounds acne.
In the seven years since Snapchat pioneered face-smoothing, nearly every social media app offers users the ability to alter their faces.
Even outside social media, various apps like Facetune and FaceApp have a business model reliant on the obsession with “perfecting” blemishes.
It is also no secret that celebrities and influencers have benefitted from the practice. By portraying flawless skin coupled with “perfect” outfits and lifestyles, people across the globe are scammed into believing their appearance is not the norm.
But, Olivia Molly Rogers– former Miss Universe Australia– has made it her mission to lay these lies to rest. She shared a transparent and emotional Instagram post with her near two hundred thousand followers about her struggle with acne.
“With everything going on in the world, I realize that problematic skin is a trivial topic. But I just want to share this with anyone who is having a tough time with their skin right now. Because I know it does not feel insignificant for you,” Olivia began.
Despite turning thirty just a few weeks ago, Olivia shared how she has consistently struggled with acne since age thirteen.
“It has been seventeen years of relentless acne, and I am feeling frustrated and fed up. I have posted about my skin in the past, but I probably don’t do it as often as I should,” Olivia said.
Instagram; pictured above is Olivia
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She explained how posting her raw, makeup-less skin is “daunting” and opens her appearance up to relentless feedback. But, Olivia’s purpose in posting was never to get advice or recommendations.
“I just feel it is important to break up my feed and yours with some makeup-free skin– breakouts, scars, and all. So, this is where I am at with my skin currently. It is inflamed and persistently painful. Earlier this year, it was okay, but the breakouts are back with a vengeance,” Olivia said.
She also detailed the slew of acne treatments that she has turned to over the years.
“I have honestly tried it all– antibiotics, Roaccutane, hardcore products that have burnt my skin and bleached my towels, gentle products, invasive treatments, laser, needling. The works,” Olivia explained.
Still, her acne has not let up. Like many women across the globe, Olivia even turned to books and podcasts for advice.
Instagram; pictured above Olivia shows off her skin without makeup
She has finally decided to work with a skin clinic and naturopath to curb her breakouts and wants the Instagram community to know about her journey.
“I am definitely not asking for sympathy. I know this is a minor issue in the scheme of things. However, in this space where we so often see ‘perfect,’ poreless, airbrushed, and filtered skin, I want to share my raw skin. I hope that any of you who also experience acne knows you are not alone in your struggles,” Olivia finished.
Olivia’s post gained over nine thousand likes and really resonated with her followers. Many thanked Olivia for her open honesty.
“I could not have said it better myself. Thank you for being REAL. You have no idea how refreshing and needed your authenticity is. It is encouraging, and gives others the confidence to be their authentic self, too,” commented one user.
“Thank you for sharing, Liv! You are a breath of fresh air,” agreed a second user.
Since publishing this post on March 15, Olivia has stayed true to her word. Just one week later, she posted another skin update for her followers.
This time, she included a side-by-side comparison of her daily makeup look versus her face without any makeup.
“Swipe to see my skin right now. A reminder that makeup and lighting does wonders. It has cleared up quite a bit in the last week. So, fingers crossed that it continues to improve,” Olivia wrote.
Could skin stigmas fall to the wayside if more celebrities and content creators were transparent about their insecurities? Do you believe this could ever be feasible in today’s world?
To stay updated on her skin journey, visit Olivia’s Instagram account linked here.
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