Margaret Qualley reveals skin damage from prosthetics in new film The Substance

Actress Margaret Qualley revealed that wearing prosthetics for the film "The Substance" caused significant skin damage. She stated it took her nearly a year to recover after filming ended. Qualley explained that her face was so affected that filmmakers had to avoid close-ups. She also noted that her acne during her next project was a result of the prosthetics. In "The Substance," Qualley plays multiple characters, and she used her own acne for one role. The film features a storyline about a drug that temporarily enhances appearance.