#BeExentrique
10% of our profits are donated to various causes in line with our values: Mental health support, gender equality & less inequalities.
The #BeExentrique campaign is our way of putting emphasis on the importance of mental health in the beauty industry.
Did you know:
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1 in 5 UK adults said images on social media had caused them to worry about their body image.
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Anxiety and depression can cause an inflammatory response which weakens the skin's barrier function. Skin can also lose moisture and heal more slowly.
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Among teenagers, 37% felt upset, and 31% felt ashamed in relation to their body image.
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Just over one third of adults said they had ever felt anxious (34%) or depressed (35%) because of their body image.
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The discomfort and appearance of skin conditions often lead to self-esteem issues, lack of confidence and emotional distress.
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1 in 8 adults experienced suicidal thoughts or feelings because of concerns about their body image.
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21% of adults said images in advertising had caused them to worry about their body image.
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22% of adults and 40% of teenagers said images on social media caused them to worry about their body image.
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Several mental health issues can occur alongside skin disorders including depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorders, body dimorphic disorder and delusional disorders.
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A study in 2014 showed that among patients who completed psychodermatology therapies, 94% reported reduced stress, 92% reported increased confidence and 90% reported that they understood their skin condition better.
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A poll of 2000 women found that 6 in 10 blamed their lack of self-esteem on not meeting typical beauty standards. 1 in 5 put their insecurity down to celebrities on social media. 10% felt beauty brands have realistic representations of women and 63% said they would feel more confident in themselves if they saw women in adverts who reflected the way they look.
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A survey with over 10,000 women revealed that 59% of people reported they now feel more confident in their skin due to weeks of refocusing their beauty routines at-home during lockdown.
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Stress, anxiety and emotional distress can manifest themselves on the skin and can aggravate an existing condition.
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No beauty shines brighter than that of a good heart.
#BeExentrique