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" Self-love is not something that you get in one day or two days. It's an ongoing process, and I go through it every day. "

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" 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 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. "

" 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!' "

" When I was younger, I didn't have any inspiration to like the skin I was in. "

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

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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. "

" 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. "

" You are OK however you are, and you are very beautiful. "

" 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.' "

" Where I grew up, we had light-skinned models but not dark. Every time I would talk about being a model with my friends, they would start laughing out loud. "

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

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" My sister was the one person who told me not to change, that my skin was beautiful. She really helped me feel good about myself. "