As Mother’s Day approaches, Shaily Mehrotra stands out as an entrepreneur who has quietly shaped how dermatological skincare is understood and adopted by everyday consumers.
With an MBA in International Marketing from the University of Southern Queensland, her approach has been rooted in both academic grounding and practical application. In 2010, she co-founded Fixderma India Pvt. Ltd. with a clear vision of “Fixing Your Derm,” the brand bridges the gap between prescription-based treatments and over-the-counter cosmetics.
Over the years, that idea has scaled into a brand trusted by consumers and recommended by 15,000+ dermatologists, with a presence across 35+ countries and a portfolio of 200+ formulations developed through in-house research.
But numbers alone don’t tell the full story.
What sets Fixderma apart is its intent, to simplify skincare, not complicate it. Built on the philosophy of “Prevent, Protect, Correct,” the brand has consistently focused on educating consumers, making clinical skincare more accessible and understandable.
That same clarity has shaped Shaily as a mother.
At home, learning wasn’t instruction, it was exposure. Watching her daughter, Anshita Mehrotra, Founder of Fix My Curls, explore, question and persist gave her the confidence to build something of her own. With Fix My Curls, she is now building a brand rooted in self-acceptance, helping consumers understand textured hair rather than “fix” it.
There’s an ease in how their journeys connect, one grounded in years of clinical understanding, the other in lived experience. Both driven by the same idea: informed choices lead to lasting confidence.
This Mother’s Day, their story is a reminder that legacy isn’t about following the same path. It’s about being equipped to build your own.
