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Times
16-05-2025
- Health
- Times
10 best beauty buys for your hands
When was the last time you used anything more than a reluctant, pragmatic quick dab of cream to look after your hands? And then expect it to work on nails, cuticles, sun spots, cracked skin, crepey and wrinkled knuckles… I used to do the same thing, but there are products that are just as effective for your hands as there are for your face — and they are just as affordable. Eucerin Anti-Pigment Skin Tone Perfecting Body CreamBeiersdorf, the company that owns Eucerin and Nivea, has a patented ingredient proven to tackle sun spots, so if your hands are starting to show the signs of a misspent sunny youth, join the queue behind me and put this on your shopping list. Lightweight and easily
The Citizen
15-05-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Are men driving the skincare boom? Here's why the industry is growing
In South Africa, the cosmetics sector is expanding at a rate of more than 15% annually, with skincare leading the way. Skincare has broken out of the beauty aisle and into the mainstream, with men now just as invested as women, turning what was once a female-focused ritual into a booming, billion-dollar industry. The skincare business is expected to double in the next decade, making it one of the fastest-growing segments in the global beauty industry. In South Africa, the cosmetics sector is expanding at a rate of more than 15% annually, with skincare leading the way. What drives the interest in skincare? According to a report titled 'The Cosmetics Industry in South Africa', released in September 2024, the industry's growth rate is attributed to evolving consumer behaviour, increasing digital engagement and rising disposable income. Genasha Naidoo, Managing Director at Beiersdorf, said with consumers prioritising long-term results, ingredient transparency and science-backed efficacy, skincare has become one of the most resilient and future-focused corners of the beauty landscape. 'For business leaders and investors, this points to more than just consumer preference. It signals a moment of strategic opportunity. 'Skincare is a category with depth, longevity and the ability to meet diverse consumer needs while supporting sustainable growth. But what's driving that growth, and how can brands harness it?' ALSO READ: Look younger in just two hours — no surgery, no creams required! Consumers investing in skincare She added that many sectors in the country have faced economic uncertainty; however, the beauty industry is resilient, as people still prioritise their appearance. To support this, she refers to a 2023 study titled 'The beauty boom and beyond: Can the industry maintain its growth?'. It showed that skincare accounts for 44% of the global beauty market, growing 6% year-on-year. 'Consumers are investing in skincare in new ways, driven by a desire for preventative, sustainable and effective care.' This resilience is driven by the category's emotional relevance and functional promise. As skincare becomes more aligned with wellness, consumers are viewing products as long-term investments rather than short-term fixes. This makes the category more insulated from macroeconomic shifts and more valuable as a brand-building and revenue-driving space. More men using skincare products A surge in men using skincare products could also be behind the industry's resilience. Data from Mintel shows an increasing number of men are using skincare products. The company specialises in what consumers want and why. It attributed this shift to increased education and social media influence. According to a report released in July 2024, skincare products are popular among Gen Zs in the United States (US). 'Facial skincare is especially popular among men between the ages of 18-27, with 68% using facial skincare, compared to 42% in 2022, showcasing a significant opportunity for brands to focus on these increasingly engaged demographics,' reads the report. Carson Kitzmiller, Senior Analyst at Mintel, said their research indicates a growing market for male skincare products, as younger men are increasingly willing to invest in higher-end products. Their data show that 42% of men between the ages of 18 and 34 buy premium facial moisturisers over mass-market brands. While 46% of their respondents said the key factor when buying products is the use of clean ingredients. Industry's worth to double in a decade Naidoo said skincare lies in its ability to command higher price points. Customers are no longer buying the products, but performance. 'This growing demand for advanced formulations, dermatologist-backed routines and high-efficacy ingredients is pushing the premium skincare market to new heights.' Research has shown that the global personalised skin care products market size is calculated at $30.63 billion in 2024, grew to $33.09 billion in 2025, and is projected to reach around $66.37 billion by 2034. 'Importantly, this shift is not driven by branding alone. It reflects the influence of a more informed and more discerning consumer. 'As skincare knowledge deepens, the 'educated consumer' is not just influencing buying behaviour but also fuelling innovation,' she added. ALSO READ: Glow up this February: Expert shares must-have skincare products AI and skincare Naidoo said the demand for personalisation is no longer limited to luxury; it has become a mass-market expectation. From customised serums to AI-led diagnostics, skincare is evolving into a highly tailored experience, and this shift is translating into real revenue. 'Take brands offering AI skin assessments: these tools generate product recommendations based on real-time skin data, creating a more relevant and repeatable experience. For businesses, this unlocks stronger lifetime value, higher average order value and improved retention.' The ability to serve smaller, more specific needs creates room for niche brands to scale. As consumers seek products that cater to their unique skin types, tones, and concerns, being hyper-specific is no longer a limitation; it is a growth strategy. 'The beauty industry is evolving, and skincare is emerging as a key growth opportunity. With rising demand, premium potential, digital innovation and strong values alignment, it offers brands both profitability and purpose.' NOW READ: Must try beauty trend: Get the latest glass-skin look
Daily Mirror
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Louise Redknapp says Eternal fame had devastating toll on her confidence
Eternal singer Louise Redknapp has opened up about the devastating toll that fame had on her body confidence, as she was once voted one of the sexiest women in the world Louise Redknapp has bravely come forward about the personal battles with her image that have impacted her career and confidence over the years. At 50, and previously named one of the sexiest women of the 90s, Louise revealed that despite her accolades, she faced the same insecurities t hat affect millions, such as struggling with skin conditions and the fear of being caught off-guard by photographers. Her appearances anxiety didn't just affect her career; it affected her ability to seize the day and cherish experiences, with her confidence taking a particular hit post-pregnancy when her skin issues intensified. The ex-Eternal singer reflected: "There's been lots of times in life that maybe being worried of how I looked has held me back from really living in the moment and enjoying things." Louise spoke candidly about her constant beach anxiety, saying: "Every moment being on the beach, worrying that somebody might take a picture of you in an unflattering angle. I spent most of my holidays lying flat in the hope that no one would spot me." Pigmentation problems in her skin only added to her stress, especially after her first child, when she felt like she was carrying 'the world map' on her face. She disclosed: "I said that I looked like I had the world map on my face." In a reveal of the severity of her skin challenges, Louise mentioned a dermatologist's reaction: "The pigmentation that I suffered with after having my first child saw one dermatologist say it was the worst they had seen in a really long time. "And it really affected my confidence, because on one hand, I was so happy having this gorgeous baby, and on the other hand, I didn't know what I was going to do with my face." Louise has spoken out about her past struggles with self-image after teaming up with Love Island's Dani Dyer, Married At First Sight's relationship guru Paul C Brunson, and writer Louise Pentland, all united by their experiences with hyperpigmentation. They recently participated in a live billboard event orchestrated by Beiersdorf, the company behind NIVEA and Eucerin, designed to inspire confidence in others with the same skin condition. The campaign is titled 'I AM... Thiamidol' and features four poignant interviews where each personality delves into their journey towards skin confidence. However, despite her previous insecurities, Louise is optimistic that today's musical artists have the freedom to be more open and vulnerable than she felt permitted during her chart-topping days in the 1990s and early 2000s. She reflects: "I think I come from an era in music where everything was so sort of perfect and you never really got to show your true self at all, because every time you went out and you did anything, there was hair, there was makeup, there was the whole kind of showbiz element behind it. "I feel as time's gone on, especially in today's world, we're so open about talking about mental health, anxiety, actually, talking about yourself, which shows a real of strength and character." Even on days when her skin isn't cooperating, Louise maintains a toolkit of methods for staying upbeat regardless of how she feels inside. Louise shared her thoughts, saying: "I think we've got to accept we're not always going to stay really positive but remember that not everybody's seeing what you're seeing. "The things that we think are terrible - blemishes on our face, pigment on our face - people might notice it, but it's not the first thing they judge you on, and if it is, you don't want to know them anyway. "Trying to keep a positive mental attitude is really tough but just remember that everybody's fighting their own battles and believe you me, whatever you're fighting at that time will not beat the forefront of their mind."
Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Louise Redknapp, 50, reveals secret confidence battle- despite being voted ‘sexiest woman alive'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SINGER Louise Redknapp has spoken out about how her appearance and confidence issues held her back during her career. The 50-year-old, once voted one of the sexiest women in the world during the 90s, shared how her body hang-ups still left her struggling with her self-esteem. 4 Louise has opened up about struggling with her confidence throughout her career Credit: Ian Harrison at Roxy and Jack Represents 4 She's teamed up with Paul Brunson, Dani Dyer and Louise Pentland Credit: Ian Harrison at Roxy and Jack Represents Like millions of other women, she has battled with skin conditions and worries about being photographed when she least expected it. These concerns about how she looked left her struggling to live in the moment and enjoy things fully, with her confidence nose diving after having children once a skin issue flared up. Former Eternal star Louise said: 'There's been lots of times in life that maybe being worried of how I looked has held me back from really living in the moment and enjoying things. 'Every moment being on the beach, worrying that somebody might take a picture of you in an unflattering angle – I spent most of my holidays lying flat in the hope that no one would spot me.' These feelings weren't helped by her struggles with pigmentation in her skin tone, which was at its worst in her twenties, causing her confidence to plummet. She said: 'I said that I looked like I had the world map on my face. 'The pigmentation that I suffered with after having my first child saw one dermatologist say it was the worst they had seen in a really long time. 'And it really affected my confidence, because on one hand, I was so happy having this gorgeous baby, and on the other hand, I didn't know what I was going to do with my face.' Louise spoke out after joining forces with Love Island star Dani Dyer, relationship expert and co-host of Married At First Sight Paul C Brunson and author Louise Pentland, who have also suffered with hyperpigmentation, for a live billboard stunt created by skincare brand Beiersdorf. Beiersdorf, which is behind the likes of NIVEA and Eucerin, created the stunt to help empower others with the skin condition. The campaign - 'I AM… Thiamidol' features four probing interviews, as they each share their skin confidence journey. But despite her earlier hang-ups, Louise is hopeful today's popstars will be able to show more vulnerability than she was able to when she topped the charts in the 1990s and early 2000s. She said: 'I think I come from an era in music where everything was so sort of perfect and you never really got to show your true self at all, because every time you went out and you did anything, there was hair, there was makeup, there was the whole kind of showbiz element behind it. 'I feel as time's gone on, especially in today's world, we're so open about talking about mental health, anxiety, actually, talking about yourself, which shows a real of strength and character.' And even on a bad skin day, she now has ways of trying to stay positive when she doesn't feel that way. Louise said: 'I think we've got to accept we're not always going to stay really positive but remember that not everybody's seeing what you're seeing. 'The things that we think are terrible - blemishes on our face, pigment on our face - people might notice it, but it's not the first thing they judge you on, and if it is, you don't want to know them anyway. 'Trying to keep a positive mental attitude is really tough but just remember that everybody's fighting their own battles and believe you me, whatever you're fighting at that time will not beat the forefront of their mind.' Find out more about the I AM.. Thiamidol campaign by visiting @nivea_uk on Instagram. 4 Louise is hopeful today's popstars will be able to show more vulnerability than she was able to Credit: Splash
Daily Mirror
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Singer Louise Redknapp felt 'held back from living in the moment' for one key reason
Louise Redknapp has opened up about the struggles she's had with her self-esteem, admitting that she's 'not always positive' about her body hang-ups Singer Louise Redknapp has spoken out about how her appearance and confidence issues held her back early during her career. The 50 year old star has revealed how her insecurities about her body affected her self-esteem and confidence, despite being voted one of the world's sexiest women. She confessed that battling skin conditions and anxiety about unexpected photographs, prevented her from living in the moment and enjoying things fully. She has also admitted that her concerns about her looks held her back professionally. She pinpointed that her confidence took a significant hit after becoming a mother and experiencing a flare-up of her skin issues. The former Eternal band member expressed: "There's been lots of times in life that maybe being worried [about] how I looked has held me back from really living in the moment and enjoying things. ". "Every moment being on the beach, worrying that somebody might take a picture of you in an unflattering angle – I spent most of my holidays lying flat in the hope that no one would spot me." Her self-esteem was further impacted by struggles with skin pigmentation, particularly severe during her twenties. She recalled a dermatologist telling her that the pigmentation she experienced post-childbirth was among the worst they had seen in a long time. She revealed: "I said that I looked like I had the world map on my face," and spoke of the impact on her self-esteem, stating, "It really affected my confidence, because on one hand, I was so happy having this gorgeous baby, and on the other hand, I didn't know what I was going to do with my face." Louise shared her struggles following her collaboration with fellow stars affected by hyperpigmentation in the 'I AM... Thiamidol' campaign. This powerful initiative includes four candid interviews in which each celebrity recounts their journey towards regaining skin confidence. Love Island star Dani Dyer, relationship expert and co-host of Married At First Sight Paul C Brunson, author Louise Pentland, and she were all part of a live billboard stunt organised by skincare brand Beiersdorf, the company behind NIVEA and Eucerin. Despite her past insecurities, Louise is optimistic that today's popstars will be able to express more vulnerability than she could during her chart-topping days in the 1990s and early 2000s. She said: 'I think I come from an era in music where everything was so sort of perfect and you never really got to show your true self at all, because every time you went out and you did anything, there was hair, there was makeup, there was the whole kind of showbiz element behind it. 'I feel as time's gone on, especially in today's world, we're so open about talking about mental health, anxiety, actually, talking about yourself, which shows a real of strength and character.' Even on a bad skin day, she now has ways of trying to stay positive. She added: 'I think we've got to accept we're not always going to stay really positive but remember that not everybody's seeing what you're seeing. 'The things that we think are terrible - blemishes on our face, pigment on our face - people might notice it, but it's not the first thing they judge you on, and if it is, you don't want to know them anyway. 'Trying to keep a positive mental attitude is really tough but just remember that everybody's fighting their own battles and believe you me, whatever you're fighting at that time will not beat the forefront of their mind.'
