Melissa was bullied all through school. Her cystic acne was so severe that she avoided mirrors and even covered her face at home.

But instead of giving up, she started mixing her own creams in her kitchen. After two years, her face cleared — and people started asking her secret.

Today, her homemade formulas are sold in over 500 stores. The girl who once cried in the bathroom now owns a million-dollar skincare brand.