Olivia Molly Rogers, 27, has denied she was making fun of Aboriginal culture when she covered herself in clay and attempted to resemble an indigenous dancer.

The former Miss Universe Australia faced intense backlash this week, when she posted a snap of herself trying out brand Swisse's new clay masks.

Appearing to look like a dancer in a traditional corroboree, the photograph had written under it: 'Connecting to our indigenous roots.'

'It wasn't me': Former Miss Universe Australia Olivia Molly Rogers has denied she was making fun of Aboriginal culture after sharing this snap of herself in clay on Instagram

The questionable snap received an intense backlash, with Olivia hitting back at claims it was an act of cultural appropriation.

On Sunday, in a statement to Daily Mail Australia, Olivia claimed she did not write the 'indigenous roots' comment.

'While the comment about 'indigenous roots' was not my own, it was added to my social media upon another influencer re-sharing it,' she said.

Setting the record straight: In a statement to Daily Mail Australia, Olivia claimed the offending comment 'indigenous roots' was not her own, and was actually written by another influencer

'I promise to learn and grow from the experience, and grow my understanding around cultural appropriation and cultural sensitivities,' she continued.

'I owe as much to not only myself, but to my followers, and the Indigenous community more widely.'

Earlier this week, Olivia hit back on Instagram writing she was just doing what she was 'instructed' to do by lathering herself up in the clay.

Comment: 'As a public figure, I owe as much to not only myself, but to my followers, and the Indigenous community more widely,' Olivia said in the statement to Daily Mail Australia

'We literally just covered ourselves in clay as instructed and exfoliated it off,' Olivia posted to her Instagram account.

Despite referring to her 'indigenous roots', Olivia went on to claim that it was not meant to be an act of cultural appropriation.

She went on to offer an apology, claiming it would have never been her intention hurt anybody.

Nothing untoward: 'We literally just covered ourselves in clay as instructed and exfoliated it off,' Olivia said

'I am really sorry if I have offended anyone, this is absolutely not my intention and never would be,' she finished.

In the past, Olivia, who won Miss Universe Australia in 2017, has called for more more honestly and sincerely on social media.

The model pointed out that too many many pretend the have 'perfect lives' online and masquerade reality by only ever posting their 'highlight reels.'

Social responsibility: Olivia has previously said Instagram users needed to be 'more real', as young girls put them on a pedestal. Pictured in Melbourne in March

She went on to say it was important to protect other users, which include young girls going through adolescence.

'There are so many beautiful amazing people on there ... and young girls put them on a pedestal and say: 'I wanna be like them,' she told the Herald Sun in 2017.

She went on: 'But everyone has their own struggles and insecurities, and being open about that helps.'

After shooting to fame in the Miss Universe Australia competition, Olivia has become a regular fixture on the social scene.

She previously served as an ambassador for the Melbourne Cup.