True Beauty is born from within. This is Skin Oasis.

A lot of people talk about the scars that acne can leave on the skin. But we seldom talk about the scars it can leave on our souls. The trauma of acne is very real, and I hope my story encourages you to love yourself and reminds you that you are more than the skin on your face.
You are worthy. You are beautiful. And you are enough.

My name is Shikha, and my journey to Skin Oasis began all the way back when the first signs of acne started emerging on my young, teenaged face. I thought acne was something that went away with a good face wash and a few visits to a dermatologist.

So, I did that.

But the more products the doctors prescribed; the worse things would get.

And as my face worsened, the damage of acne started to sink its roots even deeper. I began feeling inferior to others and deeply insecure. I unintentionally formed a mindset of fear, shame, and anger.

I was consumed with others perception of me. I no longer felt beautiful or worthy. I sought for validation from the outside, rather than nurturing it from within. And I continued in this way for almost a decade

Both my skin and my heart were broken.

To make things more challenging, it was really hard to find answers and support.

Nobody genuinely cared to understand what was going on with me.

“It will go away. Give it time”

So, I waited, patiently.

And in my waiting, I realized that if something was going to change, I’d have to build enough courage to face myself.

 All of me.

The parts of me that I longed to let shine. And the broken pieces that I tried to hide in the dark.

I committed to my own healing journey- and it was extremely uncomfortable.

But comfort is the enemy of progress.

In my healing journey I discovered that I had polycystic ovaries. The issue was as much internal as it was external.

I took time to study the skin and what it needs to be healthy. And as I started to lovingly care for myself, my skin finally began to heal.

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I know what it’s like to lose your confidence and I know what it’s like to hide from the world.

I know what it’s like to feel hopeless and trapped.

And thankfully- I know what it’s like to be on the other side.

Today, I’m no longer marked by past traumas. I’m a woman who understands her worth, has nothing to prove, and is here to serve humanity in my own unique way.

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Skin Oasis is a space that I’ve created to help women and girls like me. A safe space, where you can come just as you are, totally free of judgement.

A place where you can learn about your skin and how to nurture it back to health.

A place where you can re-connect with yourself. Remember yourself. Fall in love with yourself.

A place where you can be reminded that you are so much more than your skin and your beauty.

This is Skin Oasis