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Amanda Seyfried is no stranger to the spotlight, but in a recent candid moment, the actress chose to showcase something far more personal—her struggle with eczema. The Mamma Mia star, known for her radiant beauty, bared her makeup-free face in a Vogue Beauty Secrets video, revealing the red, irritated patches caused by the chronic skin condition.
"You might be thinking, 'What's that on her face?'" Seyfried, 39, said in the video. "That's my eczema." The actress explained that she has been battling perioral dermatitis, a form of eczema, since she was 19. Over the years, she has experimented with various treatments and lifestyle changes in an effort to manage her condition.
"It's funny how eczema makes you feel," she shared. "Two years ago, I had another flare-up and decided to cut out dairy. Boy, it was hard. Bye-bye cappuccinos, black coffee all the way." Seyfried, who is a mother of two, believes that her healthier lifestyle after having children has contributed to an improvement in her skin. "I eat better than I ever have. And the celery juice must be doing something, right?"
In the video, Seyfried walked viewers through her skincare routine, demonstrating how she cares for her sensitive skin. Using a combination of medicated creams, toners, and lightweight makeup, she effortlessly covered the redness, proving that beauty is not about perfection but about confidence. "You see how easy that was?" she said while applying concealer. "I don't need to get rid of all the redness. I wouldn't even know how to try."
For Seyfried, dealing with eczema is more than just a cosmetic issue—it's a daily reality that affects her self-esteem. However, she remains positive, embracing her skin for what it is. "This is not a red carpet look. This is me doing my makeup to look pretty and clean," she emphasized.
Eczema, which affects millions of people worldwide, can be triggered by genetics, environmental factors, and even stress. Seyfried's openness about her condition is a refreshing reminder that even Hollywood stars deal with the same struggles as everyone else. By sharing her journey, she is not only normalizing skin conditions but also encouraging others to embrace their natural beauty—flaws and all.
Whether on the big screen or in her everyday life, Amanda Seyfried continues to shine, proving that real beauty comes from self-acceptance. And if her glowing confidence is any indication, she is more radiant than ever.
