Daisy Ridley opens up about her endometriosis

She revealed her struggle with the condition in an Instagram post.

Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley has inspired us all to go makeup-free following a selfie she posted on Instagram.

Ridley, better known as Rey from Star Wars has opened up about the troubles she suffers living with her painful condition, which can affect the quality of a person’s skin greatly.

The British actress confessed the struggle she faces everyday living, having to wear makeup even though it only irritates her sensitive skin.

She empowered her fans and fellow endometriosis sufferers to keep on keeping on through the hard times of living day to day with the gynaecological condition.

Endometriosis is a chronic condition which affects 1 in 10 women, with debilitating symptoms such as pelvic pain that worsens at menstruation, painful sex, bowel problems, infertility and chronic fatigue.

At 15 I was diagnosed with endometriosis. One laparoscopy, many consultations and 8 years down the line, pain was back (more mild this time!) and my skin was THE WORST. I’ve tried everything: products, antibiotics, more products, more antibiotics) and all that did was left my body in a bit of a mess. Finally found out I have polycycstic ovaries and that’s why it’s bad. I can safely say feeling so self conscious has left my confidence in tatters. I hate wearing make up but I currently don’t want to leave the house without it on. HOWEVER PROGRESS IS BEING MADE! (With some help from a dermatologist and cutting out dairy (waah, except for spontaneous ice creams) and cutting down sugar (bigger waah but gotta do what you’ve gotta do)). Finally. Finally. (Throughout all this I’ve only had people being wonderful and encouraging and occasionally making me realise I’m being ridiculous and there’s more to life)… My point is, to any of you who are suffering with anything, go to a doctor; pay for a specialist; get your hormones tested, get allergy testing; keep on top of how your body is feeling and don’t worry about sounding like a hypochondriac. From your head to the tips of your toes we only have one body, let us all make sure ours our working in tip top condition, and take help if it’s needed. #wasthispostlongenough #maybethesehashtagscanbulkitupabit #alsohowmanybracketsdoesonewomanneed #ifyourereadingthisiapplaudyou #thisisaclaymaskincaseyourewondering

A photo posted by @daisyridley on Jun 9, 2016 at 10:25am PDT

What a HERO.