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Our Founder's Story
From painful skin to purposeful skincare
“I didn’t start this brand because I always had beautiful skin. I started it because I didn’t.”
— Elvira Muckelroy
When I lost my Glow
The Breaking Point
In my late 30s, my skin became oily, inflamed, and painfully reactive. It hurt to touch. Every product I tried either stung, stripped, or left me worse off.
I masked it with makeup, but underneath, I felt ashamed and disconnected from myself.​
Seeking Truth, Not Trends
Rooted in Curiosity
That’s when I did what I’ve always done best: research. I started digging deep into skin biology, not marketing claims — and I quickly saw that the beauty industry wasn’t built for women like me. Especially not those facing overly oily, acne-prone and sensitive, aging skin.
Returning to the Wisdom of Plants
Where Science meets Nature
So I began formulating for myself, using plant-based ingredients. I became certified in organic skincare formulation, and slowly, my skin began to heal, to restore, to glow.​
A Ritual Becomes a Calling
From Quiet Practice to a Living Purpose
At 41, I launched a small batch skincare line rooted in integrity, science, and nature. By 45, I became a natural face rejuvenation specialist. Soon after, I left my university job to follow the quiet voice that had grown stronger with every woman I served.
The Radiance Within
Beauty That Begins in Wholeness
Today, my skin is calm and clear. But more importantly, I feel whole. You can see the shift in my before-and-after photos — but the deeper transformation happened within.​
A Return to Self, One Ritual at a Time
Sunflower Girl Skincare is for women like me — and like you — who are ready to stop hiding, stop guessing, and start feeling beautiful in their own skin.
And I’m just getting started.
— Elvira Muckelroy
Founder of Sunflower Girl Skincare
