Katie Couric opened up about her sensitive skin and shared a close-up look at the eczema that has repeatedly flared up on her face. In a barefaced selfie, the journalist shared a message with all suffering from sensitive skin. The former co-host of Today gave an untouched and bare-faced close picture on Instagram. She joked that she couldn’t believe that she had let her crew share this personal snap.
The 66-year-old candidly spoke about the struggle she continues to endure with her sensitive skin. Katie Couric shared that she had struggled with her skin condition since childhood. She had been battling eczema since she was young, and it has flared up again with age. Katie Couric also shared about another sensitive skin condition, contact dermatitis, which is allergic to outside matter. She said that she had to be extra cautious about what she applied to her face.
Katie Couric Says That Certain Chemicals Aggravated Her Acute Skin Condition
Katie Couric revealed that she is the victim of multiple forms of allergies that worsen if she accidentally uses any cream with those particular chemicals. Such products that she avoids include creams and cleansers. Bethenny Frankel voiced her support for and empathized with the winner of the Daytime Emmy. The Real Housewives of New York City alum also documented her struggles with her skin while living in Aspen, Colorado. She spoke about having to face criticism for her awful appearance.
Commiserating with Katie Couric, she said that when people comment on the physical appearance of someone, they fail to realize that they may be enduring something serious emotionally or physically. Other A-listers who have spoken about their battle with eczema and other skin conditions include Jessica Simpson, Tia Mowry, and Kristen Bell. Simpson also shared about having to endure the condition since childhood. The condition got worse after the birth of her daughter four years ago.
