“For most of history, Anonymous was a woman.” ~ Virginia Woolf. On this International Women’s Day, GlobalSpa recognizes and celebrates the women in the industry as we delve into their success mantra they follow, mistakes that have helped them grow, and of course, their WELLNESS philosophy.

Dr. Gagan Bhatia is the founder of Uniqaya, a skincare brand which delivers paraben-free, non-sulphate & non-phthalates products for skin.

What is your wellness philosophy?

I start my day early in the morning with yoga, followed by coconut water. I practice meditation morning and evening. I also maintain a daily gratitude journal. These things help me keep my mind, body, and soul aligned.

Your success mantra?

My success mantra begins and ends with believing in your own self. It is only through believing in oneself that we can truly believe in our goals, in our teams, in our products.

A lesson you learned from making a mistake?

It’s a simple lesson really. Never compromise on the work you need. If it’s not right, it’s not right. Doesn’t matter if that is in terms of your employees, campaigns, content, anything.

Any piece of advice for all the women out there?

Everyone is born beautiful. Sometimes we just need a little nudge. I truly believe everyone can benefit from a little self-care in the form of a skincare routine. No matter what kind of skin you have or what kind of products you like, I urge you to empower yourself with the right mindset, self-love and most importantly a big dose of, YOU. #BeYouBeUniqaya.

What has been your biggest pride as a doyenne?

There are many challenges to running an enterprise. One thing, however, that I can always take pride in is the quality and formulation of my products. After months of development and research, we created something incredible. We created a line of products that are of an international standard. They feel great and, more importantly show results within the first week!