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Amba Smith has been speaking about the condition that may lead to her losing her vision

A 23-year-old whose body is “covered” in marble-like birthmarks is using her love of make up to challenge beauty stereotypes and help celebrate visible differences.

Amba Smith, from Lincolnshire, was born with cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita (CMTC) – a condition that causes a marbled pattern across her skin – as well as a port wine stain, a permanent vascular birthmark that covers parts of her face and neck.

The birthmark is particularly prominent around one eye and she also has glaucoma in both eyes, leaving her with the possibility of losing her vision in the future.

Bullied throughout childhood, Amba found comfort in make up after receiving a camouflage kit at just five years

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