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The South African
02-06-2025
- Health
- The South African
10 Skincare Secrets for Healthier-Looking Skin
Are you tired of playing the skincare guessing game where one day you're slathering on a 'miracle elixir' and the next you're puzzling over why your skin is itchy and dry? Drawing on 70 years of experience, E45 knows the real secrets to healthier, stronger skin. Here's what your skin really needs. We all want that clean, fresh feeling, but scrubbing your skin like it's a casserole dish causes more harm than good. Harsh surfactants in many cleansers can double the trouble, breaking down skin proteins and lipids, leading to after-wash tightness, dryness, barrier damage, irritation, and even itch. The E45 Face Foaming Cleanser for everyday use is dermatologically tested and gentle on skin. Designed specifically for facial care, it's perfect for dry, sensitive skin and even suitable for those prone to conditions like eczema and dermatitis.2 Your skin acts as a barrier, protecting against dryness, irritation, and infection. When that barrier's damaged, moisture escapes. This can lead to issues like eczema and chronic skin conditions. Moisturisers help by restoring the skin barrier, locking in moisture, and replacing lost lipids. They also smooth fine lines and leave skin soft, calm, and healthy-looking. E45 Daily Lotion absorbs quickly, is free from added colours and fragrances, and delivers hydration that's perfect for dry, sensitive skin – ideal for everyday use. Dermatologist-tested and enriched with glycerine, it keeps your skin soft and moisturised.4 Dry skin can change your skin's texture, turning it from soft and smooth to rough and uneven. It may feel itchy or even appear dull or slightly discoloured. Sometimes it shows up in small patches, but it can also affect larger areas, making your skin feel uncomfortable and more prone to irritation. If dryness is getting under your skin, turn to E45 Cream's emollient formula which soothes and supports conditions like ichthyosis, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, and even burns, especially around joints where dryness can restrict movement.6 The skin barrier is a whole system made up of different protective roles, most of which take place in the outer layer of your skin. This barrier helps lock in moisture, defends against bacteria and allergens, shields you from UV damage, and reduces oxidative stress. When your skin's barrier is in good shape, everything just works better. Your skin feels smooth, stretchy, and strong – it quietly sheds old cells, moves with you without cracking, and stays comfortable without feeling tight or fragile.7c E45 Hydrating Face Serum delivers, deep lasting hydration. An ideal moisturiser, it repairs the skin barrier, locks in moisture, and keeps skin healthy. It also supports collagen and elastin, maintaining their structure for smoother, and glowing skin. This serum also features microalgae and seawater for enhanced hydration, elasticity, and texture. UVA and UVB rays may affect the skin in different ways, but both can do real damage. Without protection, they can harm the DNA in your skin cells, leading to mutations that increase the risk of skin cancer. The E45 Daily Protect Moisturiser delivers lasting hydration while fending off dryness. With SPF 30 and UVA/UVB filters, it's your shield against sun damage and harsh environmental factors. Fast absorbing, it's suitable for eczema-prone and atopic skin, and enriched with Vitamin E. E45 Daily Protect Moisturiser repairs and strengthens the skin barrier, keeping flakiness at bay. Sleep is vital for your whole body and that includes your skin.11a At night, your skin shifts into repair mode, working to fix damage and rebuild cells.11b Replenish, hydrate, and soften your skin overnight with E45 Face Night Cream. Enriched with Vitamin E, this restorative cream provides hydration after just one application and helps repair the skin barrier while you sleep. Packed with nourishing ingredients like Vitamin E, and dermatologically tested for sensitive skin, it also contains a of Macadamia Oil and Shea Butter to soothe dry skin.12 Sensitive skin reacts more easily to things like products, weather, or stress. It often shows up as redness, itching, or a stinging feeling. E45 Moisturising Lotion is a light, fragrance-free formula suitable for your body, face, and hands. Clinically proven to soothe roughness, reduce redness, and minimise scaling and flaking.14 E45 Rich 24hr Lotion offers long-lasting, deep hydration for dry and sensitive skin. Formulated with Evening Primrose Oil, it locks in moisture, leaving your skin soft and nourished all day. This fast-absorbing lotion is free from added colours and fragrances, making it gentle and suitable for everyday use. Lips don't have oil glands, so they dry out and get chapped much more easily. They also get a lot of sun exposure, which makes them a common spot for sun damage and even skin cancers. Meet your go-to balm for chapped lips and dry rough areas. The E45 Lips & Dry Skin Balm provides targeted hydration, softening and nourishing dry, chapped lips and small dry skin areas. Suitable for use on your body, face, and hands, it's perfect for the whole family. Enriched with highly lanolin, Vitamin E, and Beeswax, it helps lips and skin regenerate, leaving them smooth and comfortable. The biggest secret to healthy-looking skin? Doing the basics – and doing them regularly. It's not about chasing trends or cramming your shelf with products. It's about finding what works and sticking with it. Cleanse, moisturise, protect, repeat! Every skin is different – but all skin deserves consistent care that works. E45 keeps it simple, with proven ingredients that heal, protect, and restore. From soothing dryness to strengthening your skin barrier, E45 helps you feel comfortable in your skin, every day. E45 products are suitable for dry, sensitive, and eczema-prone skin. For more information and references, visit E45 and join the conversations on Facebook, YouTube, Tik Tok and Instagram. E45's range of products are available from selected independent pharmacies, Clicks and Dis-Chem stores. The range is also available from Takealot. Keep a lookout for the new packaging designs, which will be filtering into stores shortly. 13.05.20251000002071. May 2025.
Daily Mirror
25-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
Runners are sharing their secret 'must-haves' that helped them get through a marathon
If you're running a marathon this year, runners have been sharing their lesser-known race day essentials to help see you through to the finish line, from portable chargers to nail clippers With the marathon just two days away, it's likely you've already got your race day essentials sorted. However, if you're looking to top up on those extra items you may have forgotten about or have a race coming up later in the year, runners have been sharing their lesser-known must-haves that helped get them through. Of course, we already know about running vests, gels, and water packs, but what about those little things that may have slipped your mind? Well, we've rounded up the secret hacks runners swear by to see them through long-distance races, plus places that offer next-day delivery if you're looking to place a last-minute pre-marathon order. Lip balm TikTok user @pagesandmiles_ asked her followers what random 'must-haves' she must bring with her to the marathon this weekend, and an overwhelming number of responses were lip balm. This may seem obvious to some, but when you're caught up prepping for the big day, it can be easy to forget. And as the comments said, there is nothing worse than running 26 miles with uncomfortable, peeling, and sunburnt lips. SHOP LIPBALMS: Ultrasun Lip Protection SPF50, £10; E45 Lips & Dry Skin Balm, £4.99; and Interval Packable Running Jacket, £5.99 Spare clothes Extra clothing was flagged many times, and for different reasons. A few noted that it is worth rolling up a thin jumper, spare shorts or leggings in case of unpredictable weather conditions, something we're very used to here in the UK. While a few others stated it's worth packing a pair of Crocs or sliders to slip into once you've finished the race, plus a change of clothes for when you finish. Wipes/tissues Nothing'll be worse than nipping off to the toilet during the race and realising there's no toilet paper. Runners have suggested bringing your own packet of tissues or baby wipes to avoid any uncomfortable toilet situations. The wipes can also be used to clear off any sticky residue from the gels and salt from your skin after sweating. Portable charger A runner stated that reaching the last few miles and having your phone run out of charge is the worst, as you're left with no music to get through. You also don't want an uncharged phone when you finish the race and are looking for your friends and family to celebrate. That's why a portable charger is a must-have if you can fit it. We've found less bulky ones that will be easier to carry or ones that you can attach straight onto your phone case. Anti-chafe stick If you're prone to chafing thighs, this was probably at the top of your list. But it's not just handy for thighs; you can apply it to your armpits or where your sports bra digs in, anywhere you need some friction relief. Nail clippers This is a pretty random one, and one that you hopefully won't need if you've done the proper pre-marathon grooming. However, if you find yourself with a toenail that won't stop digging in, it can get pretty uncomfortable and potentially hard to finish the race. Nail clippers are so small and compact, it can't hurt to keep a pair packed away in case of a nail emergency.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
KKR offers $1.2bn to buy Swedish life sciences group Biotage
Private equity firm KKR has offered to buy all shares in Swedish life sciences company Biotage for Skr11.6bn ($1.2bn). The public cash offer, via a newly formed company by KKR called RWK BidCo, is for Skr145 per share in Biotage. The offer, made on 22 April, represents a 60.1% premium on the life science group's last closing share price on 17 April. Shares in Stockholm-listed Biotage surged 36% at market open on 22 April following the offer. The company has a market cap of $1.2bn. Based on a full evaluation and assessment of the US private equity firm's takeover bid, Biotage's board has recommended to shareholders that the offer be accepted. The deal comes amid a dry patch for mergers and acquisitions involving US equity due to US President Donald Trump's tariff policy, however KKR seems to be bucking that trend. The firm stuck another sizeable healthcare deal recently, agreeing to acquire E45 maker Karo Healthcare – also Stockholm-based – for €2.6bn ($3bn) earlier in April. Biotage develops products used in drug discovery and development, including synthesisers, purification systems, and evaporators, amongst others. It also provides products for clinical and bioanalytical testing and toxicology. KKR already owns a 17% stake in Biotage through Gamma Biosciences, a life sciences tool investment platform it created in 2019. It soon could have full ownership of a company that struggled financially in the past year. Releasing its interim Q1 report on the same day, Biotage reported a sales decrease of nearly 20% compared to the same period in 2024. The life sciences group has previously highlighted the volatility within the bioprocessing market. Other big companies such as Merck's life science division MilliporeSigma has also felt the effects of the sector's low customer numbers. Despite Biotage seeing stronger demand in the drug discovery segment and peptide system manufacturing, the company deemed KKR as having 'the potential to leverage its network of industrial advisers to accelerate the company's scale-up in a private setting in the years ahead.' Although the board admitted it sees additional value held by Biotage that is not fully reflected in KKR's offer, it 'recognises that there are risks related thereto and the associated short-term volatility'. Biotage's CEO Frederic Vanderhaegen said in a statement following the Q1 results: 'We remain confident in our future mid to long-term outlook while managing the short-term headwinds with a right-sized cost base.' "KKR offers $1.2bn to buy Swedish life sciences group Biotage" was originally created and published by Pharmaceutical Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
