While she has worked tirelessly to fight for transgender rights, it hasn’t always been easy.

She has faced discrimination and even abuse from passerbys when walking down the street.

Cox toldRefinery29that her beauty regimen meant more to her than most women.

Laverne Cox smiling

It was used as a tool to have a go at prevent harassment.

“I always needed makeup to feel safe.

In putting so much pressure on herself, Cox has perfected her beauty routine.

Laverne Cox smiling

Well, more so the shampoo you use on your baby’s hair.

PerUs Weekly, Cox has been using baby shampoo as aface washfor years.

It’s something she swears by at this point.

“If it’s gentle enough for a baby, it’s gentle enough for your face!”

When asked about her simple skincare routine, Cox toldAllurethat she is not really a product person.

She is more focused on what she puts in her body rather than what goes on to it.

“I think it’s also about diet.

It’s about what I put in my body.