Daisy Edgar-Jones, the acclaimed star of Normal People, has revealed her personal struggles with endometriosis and the “extremely bad acne” she endured as a teenager. The actress shared these insights, including her daily skincare and make-up routine, for Vogue’s Beauty Secrets.
Receiving an endometriosis diagnosis in her early twenties brought Edgar-Jones, 27, significant relief, finally explaining her persistent symptoms. “I have endometriosis, so my hormones are kind of all over the place,” she told Vogue.
She added: “I found out I was diagnosed when I was, I think I was 24. For so long, I had such painful periods, and really, you know, volatile skin. I was definitely relieved to find out that was why I was going through it.” Endometriosis is a condition where womb-like tissue grows elsewhere, often causing severe pain.
The Twisters actress also reflected on her acne struggle, stating: “I had extremely bad acne for most of my teenage years.” She offered advice to those facing similar issues, emphasising that others often perceive it less severely. “When I had terrible acne it was all I could see when I looked in the mirror,” she explained.
“But actually, when I look back at, you know, photos or videos, it’s funny that so much of the beauty of you – the inside – and how much, you know, the confidence that you wear, can really help. So to anyone with acne, I know it’s all you can see, but it’s not what everyone else can see.”
Beyond skincare, Edgar-Jones highlighted the benefits of hydration and a good diet for her complexion. She also shared a unique self-regulating habit: “I like to hum to myself all the time,” she said. “It’s a really good self-regulator. So if you hum to yourself, it’s your way of going, ‘I’m doing good’.”
Endometriosis is a common disorder that affects around 176 million women people of reproductive age worldwide.
In most cases, this growth happens on and around organs in the pelvic cavity, and the tissue in endometriosis acts just like it would inside the uterus: it grows, thickens and tries to shed with every menstrual cycle.
In endometriosis, the tissue has no way of leaving the body and it can cause a lot of pain and lead to other complications, including infertility.