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Mayara Sharma: Pro-Golfer • Director at MultiFit • Saree Lover • Sun Chaser

“I was just seven when relatives began giving me skin brightening tips, long before I even understood what fairness meant.” Growing Up In The Sun I was always in the sun. Always. My skin was perpetually tanned and dry. That was just my normal. I was never really conscious of the discolouration impact of it until other people made me. When I was just 7 years old, relatives would tell my mom what to do to make me fair. That’s when the awareness started. But as I grew older, I fell in love with my tanned skin. It was a gradual process. It did not happen overnight, but once I achieved it, it gave me a kind of “umph” and flair. It made me feel powerful in a unique way. Maybe that’s what self love is about. Right? On The Moment That Changed Everything I was just 17 when I chose to drop out of college in the US.  That decision changed my entire career trajectory….definitely, for the better. I started working and pursued golf professionally at the same time. It wasn't dramatic in the movie sense. It was an honest and quiet decision that made me reflect and somewhere I knew that I wanted this. Stepping into leadership, as a Director at MultiFit shaped me in a different way. It made me more confident and self assured. It taught me patience, with people and decisions. I became more resilient when things didn't go as planned.  Now, I actively participate in everything, from offline events to board meetings, with an objective that I still want to do more. Overall, it made me calmer. Stronger. Success? Success, for me, is simple. It's about taking a vacation when I can, or where people don't just know me as just Mayara, but as Mayara, The Director of MultiFit. For me, it's about building something meaningful that would leave an impact. It's about finding peace and happiness in the things that I do. Skin As An Athlete Being an athlete comes with its own skin struggles. My skin reacts to the sun very easily. I get white discolouration patches while being on the field for long hours. The constant sweating gives me back acne almost instantly. The sweat, friction, heat, sunscreen melting off and reapplying, which honestly I don’t do as often as I should 🙈, but you should. Tournament Morning, Exactly As It Happens My day starts with drinking a full bottle of water, because hydration is key girlies! Then, I check my WHOOP for my recovery score. I make coffee and scroll on Instagram while drinking it. Then I get dressed. Skincare is simple for me. Moisturiser. Sunscreen. Some concealer under my eyes. Hair in a ponytail. Then I do my muscle activations for injury prevention and to warm my body up. And I leave for the day. Night Repair A face wash. And CITTA's night cream. That's it. I've realised consistency matters more than a 10 step routine. The Beauty Standard I've Unlearned Perfection. I've unlearned the idea that beauty has to be flawless or fit one standard. I value individuality more than symmetry or approval. Real beauty feels like confidence. Not perfection. What's In My Golf Bag Other than clubs and balls? Mosquito repellent.Thera bands.A Stanley cup.Sanitiser.Sunscreen spray.CITTA Rose Face Mist.A jacket because I'm always cold.Dry fruit snacks. Rapid Fire with Mayara One beauty product I swear by? The CITTA Rose Mist. It's my knight in shining armor. My must have makeup item is Benetint by Benefit, the lip and cheek tint. Always. Favourite cheat meal? Steamed chicken momos. One habit I'm trying to build this year? Stop doomscrolling on Instagram. Still working on it. The Advice I'd Give Young Girls Your skin is not something to fix. It's something to understand. Learn to be patient with your skin, because it might not heal immediately. It will gradually build up and you will gain confidence in the process. Also, as much as I hate to say it because it proves moms are always right, please do drink more water. Consistency and care will always matter more than perfection.