55 Quotes by Khoudia Diop

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

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

It makes me proud to help girls realize that they don't have to change who they are.

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.

We need more women of colour in fashion, period.

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.

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.

Personally, it was always very difficult to find complexion products that match my shade.

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.