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Celebrities, they're just like us [2]. Case in point? Madelaine Petsch [3] thanking her hormonal acne [4] for not flaring up right before a big project.

OK, the "starring in an upcoming movie" part may be reaching for the stars a bit, but there is truly nothing more relatable than hoping your skin-care routine actually works when you need it to the most. Petsch posted a photo on her Instagram stories, and the caption read: "s/o to my hormonal acne for not flaring up right before i shoot a movie," and in the background, the actor has a look of absolute bliss on her face.

Petsch is not alone. Though experiencing acne can feel a bit isolating, the skin condition is actually much more common than people think. According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, over 50 million Americans annually are affected by acne [5], and approximately 85 percent of people between the ages of 12 and 24 experience at least minor acne.

Additionally, dealing with acne does not make you — or your skin — dirty; in fact, there is a high chance that "dirt" may have nothing to do with an acne flare-up at all. "Acne is not caused by uncleanliness; it is caused by an overproduction of sebum in the skin, which can stem from both internal and external factors," dermatologist Arash Akhavan, MD, FAAD [6], previously told POPSUGAR. So if you, like Petsch, are experiencing acne, know that your journey may look different than other people's, and that's OK.

Take a closer look at Petsch's Instagram story ahead.

Image Source: Instagram user madelame [7]