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" I use Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion for my body and Aveeno Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer for my face. I love how it smooths my skin and keeps it soft and shiny all day. "

Khoudia Diop

Face

Daily

Body

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" In my family, only my brother has a similar skin color. But in Senegal, the color is common. "

" A tip that I got from my mom that really helps keep my skin fresh is to wash my face with ice water in the morning. I love it. Just splash with water - cold water. That's the first thing I do every morning. "

" Even though I was very young, it was traumatizing seeing someone try weird things on their skin all for the sake of being lighter. It's as common as relaxing your hair or maybe even brushing your teeth. I had friends not wanting to do it, but their moms gave them creams to help lighten their skin. That's how accessible it is. "

" I've learned to ignore the negative people and just be a living example of confidence and self-love. "

" I wanted to express myself using visuals and also celebrate the beauty of black women, travel, and have amazing opportunities. I also wanted to be a living example of inspiration for other women and girls. "

" Negative energy is wasteful. "

" There were times I wouldn't leave my room for weeks and sometimes missed school because I hated how people would look at me. But my older sister helped me find the positive: She used to show me pictures of Alek Wek to say, 'See! You can be a model if you want!' "

" I hear a lot from women in Africa. And not just from dark-skinned women but from all women struggling because of insecurity. They thank me and tell me that I inspire them. And that makes me feel really, really proud. "

Khoudia Diop

Women

Inspire

" There are so many types of beauty that all deserve to be celebrated. "

" My skin is dark and glows. It almost seems blue, and it's supersoft. "

" People have made comments, calling me names like 'midnight' or 'mother of stars.' At first I confronted the bullies, but eventually I learned to tune out the negativity and just love myself more. "

Khoudia Diop

Love

Mother

" My mom was the only one who didn't bleach her skin. She was the one who kept her natural complexion. So yes, I consider her a role model. All of her other family members would say to us, 'Oh, your mom is so beautiful. She's lucky she kept her skin.' Those comments stayed with me. "

Khoudia Diop

Beautiful

Family

" For those who feel the need to be bullies, I ignore them. "

" Kids used to tease me and call me 'fille des etoiles,' which translates to 'daughter of the stars.' "

Khoudia Diop

Daughter

Kids

" I want to inspire other young women of color and empower them. I want them to know that they can do and be anything they dream of. "

" I was bullied a lot, being a kid, so I feel like I'm standing out because I realize who I really am. "

" Being teased and losing my self value eventually ended up inspiring me to be a better version of myself. "

" I was mostly bullied by my classmates. People would come up to me and say, 'You're so dark.' I'd always fight back by calling out one of their insecurities, like, 'Well, you have a big nose.' Today, I'd tell them that I really love them. I'd thank them because they made me realize how unique I am. "

" To this day, the first thing that I do every morning is look in the mirror. I'll tell myself, 'Look at your skin. Look at your teeth and your smile. You are beautiful.' "

" I was teased a lot, growing up, because of my skin tone. "

" I want to inspire young girls and let them know that we are all goddesses inside and out. "

" I wanted to show girls it's not bad to be dark, that different is beautiful. "

" Having support from family, friends - and now fans - definitely helps to affirm that I am worthy, loved, and beautiful. I hope everyone can see that in themselves and feel this way. "

" I was so ashamed of it that I would spend hours in the shower crying and trying to wash my skin off. "

" I've always had trouble finding makeup in darker shades. "

" When I was in high school in Paris, some photographers wanted my photos and asked if I was interested in modeling. I wasn't interested because I wanted to get my education first. I was scared because I didn't know what I was getting into. "

" The message I have for my sisters is that how you look doesn't matter as long as you feel beautiful inside. "

" I want to be an actress and learn astronomy! "

" I was born in Senegal in 1996. My mom moved to New York when I was two years old, so I was raised by my aunt back home. "