Student receives funding for venture for eczema sufferers

Published: 29-Apr-2015
Skin Care Finance

Marija Sakalauskaite is currently working on business project My Skin Story

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A Lithuanian university student from Birmingham City University in the UK has received funding to start the company Skin You Love. Marija Sakalauskaite, 22, received funding from ERDF and is now focusing on a business project My Skin Story, which is designed as an online shop, which will eventually be a place for those with sensitive or eczema-prone skin to find tips and products for their skin conditions.

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