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Nearly half of Americans would go into debt to maintain their beauty routines, survey finds | Local News

Nearly half of Americans would go into debt to maintain their beauty routines, survey finds | Local News

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(WDRB/InvestigateTV) — Forty-six percent of Americans say they would go into debt to maintain their beauty routines, according to a new survey by Zenoti, a beauty and wellness software company.

The survey of 1,000 adults also found 22 percent are cutting back on groceries to afford beauty spending, and 33percent said workplace stress and burnout is pushing them to increase their wellness routines.

Sarah Simonelli of Zenoti said consumers are not abandoning their beauty regimens — but they are becoming more deliberate about how much they spend.

“They’re not willing to sacrifice, because that means sacrificing their own wellness, their self-esteem, how they look and feel about themselves as they’re going throughout their daily lives,” Simonelli said. “And the value and importance of that is significant, especially — the beauty business has been around for decades, if not centuries.”

Rather than cutting beauty routines entirely, many consumers are adjusting how and when they spend. Simonelli said visits are being spaced out to reduce costs, and more people are signing up for memberships in search of better value. Use of “buy now, pay later” options to cover services is also on the rise.

“Thirty-two percent, we’re seeing, are actually trading down to a more comfortable price point — where maybe years in the past they were investing or indulging in high luxury services,” Simonelli said. “Now they’re thinking a little bit more practical so that it’s tangible and impactful but not overstretching their beauty spend.”

At-home beauty treatments are becoming increasingly common. The survey found 44 percent of respondents are doing at-home facials, 43 percent are coloring their own hair at home and 33 percent are opting for at-home waxing instead of professional services.

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March Finds: New Beauty, Wellness, Fashion, And Lifestyle Launches To Discover | Fashion News

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Last Updated:March 09, 2026, 16:49 IST

Discover the latest March product launches across beauty, wellness, fashion, and lifestyle from Ayurvedic skincare and fragrances to activewear, coffee sets, and grooming tools.

Whether you’re refreshing your skincare shelf, upgrading your fitness gear, or discovering a signature scent, these new launches offer simple yet meaningful ways to bring comfort, convenience, and a touch of indulgence into everyday living.

As the new season unfolds, brands across beauty, wellness, fashion, and lifestyle are introducing thoughtful launches designed to elevate everyday routines. From Ayurvedic skincare rituals and performance-driven activewear to artisanal coffeeware, fragrances, and grooming essentials, these March finds highlight how innovation and craftsmanship continue to shape modern lifestyles. Blending functionality with design, the latest products focus on smarter formulations, multi-use tools, and mindful self-care experiences.

Chengavi

Chengavi has introduced its newest launch, the Gotu Kola Ritual Combo, a thoughtfully curated Ayurvedic skincare routine designed to restore balance and nourish the skin. Rooted in Ayurvedic wisdom and crafted for modern routines, the ritual features calming botanicals and skin-loving ingredients that work gently to support healthy, radiant skin.

The four-step ritual includes:

• Gotu Kola & Green Tea Face Wash – A gentle cleanser that removes impurities while maintaining the skin’s natural moisture balance.

• Vitamin C & Gotu Kola Face Serum – A lightweight serum that supports brighter, more even-looking skin while enhancing radiance.

• Gotu Kola & Avocado Day Cream – A nourishing moisturiser that deeply hydrates and helps strengthen the skin barrier.

• Licorice Lip Balm – A soothing balm that keeps lips soft, hydrated, and protected.

Together, these formulations create a simple yet effective skincare ritual that supports hydration, nourishment, and everyday skin health.

Price: INR 2579

Mile Collective

Mile Collective has launched its debut activewear collection, On The Go, designed for women who move through full days with ease, transitioning seamlessly from workouts to everything beyond.

Created for modern, dynamic lifestyles, the collection features versatile pieces that support multiple forms of movement, whether it’s strength training, running, stretching, or simply navigating a busy day.

Crafted in Mile Collective’s signature soft, lightweight, breathable, and moisture-wicking fabric, the pieces are designed for both performance and all-day comfort. With easy-to-style silhouettes and dependable fabrics, On The Go simplifies everyday dressing while keeping comfort and confidence at the forefront.

Price: Starting at INR 1499

Innisfree Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum Holiday Gift Set

Celebrate the season of glow with the Innisfree Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum Holiday Gift Set. Infused with Jeju Green Tea and Hyaluronic Acid, this festive set delivers deep hydration and long-lasting radiance.

The antioxidant-rich formula replenishes moisture, strengthens the skin barrier, and leaves skin soft, plump, and refreshed. Ideal for gifting or self-care, this limited-edition set keeps skin glowing and hydrated throughout the season.

Price: INR 2200

Juicy Chemistry

The 5% AHA + 2% BHA Underarm Roll-On Deodorant by Juicy Chemistry refreshes and brightens underarms with a gentle yet effective formula.

Infused with Licorice Extract and calming Centella Asiatica (Cica), the roll-on exfoliates to reduce dark spots, soothes irritation, and provides long-lasting odour protection without aluminium or baking soda.

Price: INR 549

P•TAL

P•TAL presents its Davara Filter Coffee Set, a contemporary reinterpretation of the iconic South Indian davara–tumbler ensemble.

Crafted in hammered brass by artisans from the UNESCO-listed Thathera tradition, the set celebrates India’s enduring filter coffee ritual while blending heritage craftsmanship with modern functionality.

Designed for the classic back-and-forth pour that creates the signature froth, the tumbler and davara are thoughtfully shaped for an authentic coffee experience. The brass construction helps retain heat while enhancing the texture and flavour of the coffee, making the set both functional and timeless for everyday use.

Price: INR 2249

The Bear House

The Bear House has launched Sneakers by The Bear House, marking the brand’s entry into premium footwear designed for the modern young gentleman.

Created at the intersection of comfort, craftsmanship, and contemporary minimalism, the sneakers are built for dynamic urban lifestyles that transition seamlessly from work to social settings.

Crafted from premium leather and suede, the sneakers feature clean silhouettes, cushioned insoles, and breathable lining for all-day comfort. Their neutral palette and understated detailing allow them to pair effortlessly with both smart-casual and relaxed looks.

Price: Starting from INR 3499

Gully Labs

Gully Labs introduces GL003 Shaahi Revisit, launched alongside Baraamda, a fragrance created in collaboration with Rahasya Fragrances. Together, the launch combines footwear and scent into a storytelling experience rooted in Indian culture and craftsmanship.

The GL003 Shaahi sneaker draws inspiration from the traditional Tilla jutti and reimagines it as a contemporary streetwear silhouette. Featuring cushioned insoles and a flexible design for everyday comfort, the sneaker is available in two colourways: Roja Pink and Amra Ochre.

Complementing the sneaker is Baraamda Eau de Parfum, a warm woody-floral fragrance with notes of mango, citrus, rose, magnolia, honey, oud, amber, musk, and Mysore sandalwood.

Price:

GL003 Shaahi Revisit – INR 7,990

Baraamda Eau de Parfum – INR 4,490

TEGO – Primal Stance Mat

TEGO introduces the limited-edition Primal Stance Mat, created in collaboration with renowned tattoo artist Eric Jason D’Souza.

Featuring his signature tiger artwork, the mat symbolises focus, control, and quiet strength. Its reversible design includes GuideAlign™ posture mapping on one side and a high-grip honeycomb texture on the other.

The fused-cell construction ensures durability, moisture resistance, and balanced cushioning for joint support. Crafted from responsibly sourced materials, it comes with a padded quiver bag for easy portability.

Price: INR 3999

Skinvest

Skinvest has launched the MVP Hypochlorous Acid Spray, a gentle, pH-balanced mist designed to calm irritated and breakout-prone skin.

Powered by hypochlorous acid, the spray helps combat acne-causing bacteria while soothing redness and inflammation. The lightweight formula refreshes the skin without drying or clogging pores, making it ideal for post-workout use, travel, or stressed skin days.

Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

Price: INR 499

Twinings Lemon & Honey Green Tea

Twinings introduces Green Tea – Lemon & Honey, a refreshing blend designed to transform everyday tea moments into quiet rituals of balance and care.

Combining antioxidant-rich green tea with the bright zest of lemon and the gentle sweetness of honey, the infusion offers a light, clean flavour that delivers calm energy without heaviness.

Ikonic Me 3 in 1 Express Styler

The Ikonic Me 3 in 1 Express Styler (Black & Rosegold) is a multifunctional styling tool that dries, straightens, and volumises hair in one step.

Infused with ceramic titanium tourmaline technology, the styler ensures even heat distribution while protecting hair from damage and boosting shine. With innovative airflow vents, quick-change brush heads, and mixed styling bristles, it delivers root-to-tip volume and smooth, frizz-free results.

Price: INR 3,350

Daily Compounds – Seaside 09

Seaside 09 is a new aquatic-woody fragrance designed with precision and simplicity.

The scent blends three carefully balanced notes: the mineral sharpness of sea salt, the depth of guaiacwood, and the brightness of bergamot. The result is a clean, modern fragrance that evokes fresh linen, sea breezes, and quiet sophistication.

Price: INR 2,999

Denman D38 Paddle Detangling Brush

The Denman D38 Paddle Brush from the Floral Fantasies Collection combines signature performance with expressive design.

Ball-ended nylon pins set in an air-cushioned base glide gently through hair, reducing tension and minimising breakage. The brush provides smooth detangling, anti-static control, and ergonomic grip for comfortable styling.

Price: INR 2,650

Glow Glossary – The Spring Reset Kit

The Glow Reset Kit is a curated wellness essential designed to refresh everyday rituals.

Featuring ceremonial-grade matcha along with a pink glass bowl, bamboo whisk, spoon, and whisk holder, the kit blends wellness with mindful luxury. Ideal for gifting or personal self-care, it encourages calm energy and a simple, intentional daily ritual.

Price: INR 2,585

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March 09, 2026, 16:49 IST

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Eating Vitamin C Rich Foods Works Better To Boost Collagen Production In Skin, Finds Study | Health and Fitness News

Eating Vitamin C Rich Foods Works Better To Boost Collagen Production In Skin, Finds Study | Health and Fitness News

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Last Updated:January 02, 2026, 18:10 IST

A recent study has shown that vitamin C should be consumed via fruits if you want to see the benefits when it comes to boosting collagen production.

Kiwis: Kiwis are packed with vitamin C, minerals and fibre that promote overall health and metabolism. One kiwi contains about 93 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams. (Image: Canva)

If you have been coming across mentions of vitamin C a lot lately, it is because it has been proving itself to be a main character. Recently, results from two separate studies have been published that yet again prove that including vitamin C in your food and skincare can have some wondrous results.

Eat kiwis for an increase in vitamin C and a boost in collagen 

You might have heard of the adages that ‘beauty comes from within’ and ‘you are what you eat’. Well, a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Otago found that collagen production and skin renewal directly respond to the amount of vitamin C we eat. It was published in the International Journal of Investigative Dermatology.

It was conducted on two dozen healthy adults in New Zealand and Germany, and researchers found that skin vitamin C levels are closely tied to levels of the vitamin in the blood plasma and can be boosted by increasing fruit intake.

The participants were instructed to eat two vitamin C-rich kiwifruit per day to increase the amount of the vitamin in the skin, which also helped to improve their skin thickness, aka collagen production, and stimulate the renewal and regeneration of the outer skin layer.

For the unversed, vitamin C is not only found in citrus foods like oranges, limes, lemons, and grapefruits but can also be ingested from berries such as strawberries and blackcurrants, red and yellow peppers, kiwifruit, broccoli, tomatoes, and potatoes.

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, forming the main structural support for skin, bones, tendons, ligaments, and connective tissues. It keeps your skin firm and elastic, joints cushioned, and bones strong, while also aiding wound healing and tissue repair, making it vital for overall structural health and healthy ageing.

Lead author Professor Margreet Vissers from Mātai Hāora – Centre for Redox Biology and Medicine, within the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, says the strength of the association between collagen and vitamin C intake is “compelling”.

“We were surprised by the tight correlation between plasma vitamin C levels and those in the skin – this was much more marked than in any other organ we have investigated,” Professor Vissers says.

She went on to add that study has shown the best way to supporting your skin function is from the inside out and by delivering vitamin C to the skin via the bloodstream. “We know that vitamin C is required for collagen production. This fact has inspired the addition of vitamin C to many skin cream formulations. However, vitamin C is highly water soluble and poorly absorbed through the outer skin barrier. Our study shows that the skin is extremely good at absorbing vitamin C from the blood circulation. Uptake into the outer epidermal skin layer also seems to be prioritised,” she says.

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January 02, 2026, 18:10 IST

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