We know Hailey Bieber for pioneering glazed-donut skin—shiny, smooth, edible-looking. But guess what? Even glazed donuts get crumbs. Yes, Hailey, billionaire beauty mogul and wife of Mr. “Peaches,” gets skin flare-ups too.
Recently, Mrs. Rhode herself hopped on Instagram bare-faced and brave, sharing the not-so-sweet side of skin: a perioral dermatitis flare-up. If you don’t speak derm-slang, that’s dermatologist for “angry little red bumps that park themselves around your mouth and refuse to leave faster than your toxic ex.”
Okay, But What Is Perioral Dermatitis?
Dr. Mary L. Stevenson, MD (a.k.a. the Yoda of skin) describes it as: dry, flaky redness plus small bumps. Think acne’s distant, more annoying cousin. It can itch, swell, and linger like the guest who refuses to exit the group chat. Women aged 25–49 are the main targets, and flare-ups can last weeks—or worse, months.
Hailey’s Rash Triggers: The Skin Villains
In her Story, Hailey spilled that her flare-ups usually come when she’s:
- Traveling too much
- Sleep deprived (same, queen)
- Hormonal (ugh, biology)
- Using the wrong SPF
- Stressing (literally everyone right now)
- Testing new products (R&D isn’t always fun, apparently)
If you’re nodding while reading—welcome to the unofficial Perioral Derm Club.
Hailey’s Flare-Up Fix: Her “Don’t Panic” Routine
Here’s how she fights back, step by step:
- Water rinse only. (Sometimes less really is more.)
- Prescription azelaic acid. (Fades spots, unclogs pores, chills inflammation—MVP behavior.)
- Hypochlorous acid. (Basically a skin-safe germ assassin.)
- Clindamycin. (An antibiotic to slow down bad bacteria. Bye, trolls.)
- Rhode Glazing Milk. (Ceramide-packed hydration because, branding. But also, barrier repair!)
Derms agree this “minimalist with receipts” routine makes sense. The key? Keep it simple, avoid wild experiments, and let your skin breathe.
Editor’s Note (a.k.a. Reality Check)
Perioral dermatitis is petty and persistent, but not unbeatable. Gentle cleansers, barrier-restoring products, and dermatologist guidance are your holy trinity. Translation: CeraVe over chaos, patience over panic.
So the next time your skin rebels, channel Hailey—ditch the 12-step routine, skip the experimental potions, and glaze yourself back to glory.