Scarlett Johansson, the renowned Hollywood celebrity, candidly discloses her personal battle with acne during her teenage years. At the age of 38, the accomplished actress expressed that she faced challenging skin problems during her late teens, which resurfaced as “painful memories” when she stumbled upon old photographs of herself.
“I have been dealing with acne for a long time. In fact, my brother recently surprised me with some old pictures from a family gathering when I was around 19 or 20, and I was amazed to see how much my skin has improved,” she revealed to Stylist, as reported by aceshowbiz.com.
“When I laid eyes on that photograph, it instantly triggered a flood of emotions and memories. It painfully reminded me of the long-lasting battle I fought with my skin. I vividly recall how, in the past, I would diligently apply concealer before heading to work, despite knowing that makeup would soon be applied to my face anyway.”
“That was during my younger days when the concept of acne was quite different. The prevailing notion at that time was that acne was a result of having unclean and filthy skin, and the solution was simply to wash it away. This perspective was not only negative but also highly inaccurate. During that period, I diligently tried every prescribed product and every remedy I came across in the media.”
“I used to experience a never-ending cycle of drying out my acne only to have it replaced with redness and irritation. It was an exhausting and frustrating cycle that seemed to have no end. However, as I entered my late twenties, I reached a breaking point. I made a conscious decision to switch to more gentle products and started consistently moisturizing my skin. To my surprise, within a mere week, my skin underwent a remarkable transformation and looked completely different.”
Hollywood actress, known for her role as the ‘Black Widow’, has recently unveiled her very own skincare line called The Outset. In an interview, she shared that her close circle of friends were absolutely thrilled when they learned about her new business venture, believing that it was a venture long overdue for her.
She expressed amusement, mentioning that when she informed her friends about her venture into the skincare industry, they reacted with a sense of inevitability, saying “Finally!” However, for her, stepping into the startup realm was something she had never envisioned. As someone unfamiliar with the business-to-business (B2B) domain, entering this industry has proven to be both challenging and fulfilling.
