Who Is Logina Salah? First Woman To Contest At Miss Universe With Vitiligo

In the recently concluded event, Miss Universe 2024 showcased stunning contestants from around the world. Held at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico, on November 16, 2024, the event featured 125 participants.While Denmark’s 21-year-old Victoria Kjaer Theilvig was crowned Miss Universe 2024, the spotlight was also on Egypt’s Logina Salah. Wondering why? Here’s everything you need to know.Who Is Logina Salah? View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐆𝐈𝐎 𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐌𝐀𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐑 (@sergiovilchismaquillador) Logina Salah is Miss Universe Egypt 2024, she represented Egypt in the 73rd Miss Universe. What set her apart from the other contestants, besides her confidence and commanding presence, was her historic participation as the first woman with vitiligo to compete in Miss Universe.Although Egypt’s Logina Salah did not make it to the finale of Miss Universe 2024, she made it to the top 30. Her bold move inspired millions worldwide, redefining the meaning of beauty and proving that it transcends appearances.Expressing her gratitude to her 1.8 million Instagram followers, she shared, “WE MADE HISTORY. I am beyond thrilled and incredibly proud to see Egypt make it to the semi-finals of Miss Universe! This is the result of unwavering dedication, hard work, and a mindset that always strives for greatness. We’ve put Egypt back on the pageantry map, and this is just the beginning! With determination and a positive outlook, anything is possible. Thank you all for your amazing love and support. Together we’re proving that the sky truly has no limits. Onward and upwards.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Logina Salah (@loginasalah) What is Vitiligo, the condition Logina Salah is living with?Vitiligo is a chronic skin condition that allows skin to lose colour in patches. Healthline explains “Vitiligo is a skin condition that occurs when the cells responsible for your skin color called melanocytes are destroyed. When melanocytes no longer produce skin pigment or melanin, areas of your skin lose color or turn white.”As per reports, Vitiligo may not be harmful and it is not contagious, however, due to societal beauty standards, people with this condition can experience significant emotional and psychological impacts. Egypt's Logina Salah redefined beauty with her impactable presence at the Miss Universe 2024 inspiring millions to celebrate self-confidence and individuality.

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Who Is Logina Salah? First Woman To Contest At Miss Universe With Vitiligo

Her bold move inspired millions worldwide, redefining the meaning of beauty and proving that it transcends appearances.

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