Model and content creator Nara Smith is known for her effortless beauty and glowing skin, but behind the camera, she’s been dealing with a deeply personal skin struggle: eczema. In a recent interview and series of candid social media posts, Smith opened up about her ongoing journey with the chronic skin condition and how she’s learning to manage it with consistency, care, and self-compassion.
“It’s something I’ve dealt with for years, but I only recently started talking about it publicly,” Smith shared. “For so long, I felt like I had to hide it or cover it up, especially working in an industry where flawless skin is the standard.”
Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a condition that causes inflamed, itchy, and irritated skin. While it can affect anyone, it’s often worsened by environmental triggers, stress, and harsh skincare products. For Smith, flare-ups would come unexpectedly and sometimes impact her confidence. However, over time, she’s learned to embrace a gentler, more informed approach to her skincare.
Her current routine centers on hydration, barrier repair, and minimalism. “I’ve really stripped my skincare back. Less is more when it comes to eczema,” she says. “I focus on moisturizing—morning and night—with fragrance-free creams and balms. I also use a humidifier at home to keep my skin from drying out.”
Smith also revealed that she’s found relief through colloidal oatmeal baths, topical steroid creams (under dermatologist supervision), and stress management practices like yoga and journaling. She’s careful about her diet, noting that cutting out certain inflammatory foods helped reduce her flare-ups.
What’s perhaps most inspiring is Smith’s commitment to transparency. By sharing her story, she’s helping to normalize eczema—especially in the beauty and fashion industries, where such conditions are often hidden.
“Eczema doesn’t make you any less beautiful,” Smith says. “Learning to work with my skin instead of against it has changed the way I care for myself.”
With her honesty and growing platform, Nara Smith is not only reshaping beauty standards but also offering hope and solidarity to others navigating similar skin challenges—reminding us all that healing is personal, and it starts with kindness.
