Two-time Women’s Health SA cover star and iconic actress Connie Ferguson is a woman of many talents. The fitness enthusiast recently launched her rebranded and extended beauty and body care range. And this is no ordinary range, she says. “I’d like whoever uses this range to feel special, spoilt, pampered and confident, like the girls they think they are and the boys they think they are,” she muses in between chuckles, before adding that the extended range was inspired by her own journey with resilience and can-do attitude. Owing to these two traits, today, she can assertively say that they have contributed towards helping her build her confidence.
The extension of the beauty and body care range was always on the cards when she first launched in 2014, adds Connie. “We didn’t anticipate taking this long before introducing new products to the range. On the positive side this gave us more time for a thorough research and development process and the opportunity to work on more offerings from CONNIE Brands,” she explains.
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Favourite way to start my day
With praise and worship, prayer and then exercise. As soon as these three things are done, my day is set up and I’m ready to start.
A skincare routine that works best for me
I’ve learnt that layering products is very important as you get older. When you’re younger the focus is cleansing, toning, moisturising and using a good sunscreen. When you’re older, however, it’s important to add anti-ageing serums, turn the focus to additional hydration as well as taking good multivitamins and collagen supplements to gain a holistic approach to your health and beauty regimen.
The best secret to ageing beautifully
Happiness. I find peace of mind and finding joy in the smallest of things just helps regulate you as a person, and this adds to beauty from the inside out.
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Best guilty pleasure
At home it has to be my pamper days. I take my time! The Connie Eye Slices and mask have become such a treat for me! Gives me that “soft life” kind of feeling! And once a month I will have a spa day with girls where we’ll get pampered even more. Taking care of yourself is not a luxury, it a necessity.
Best way to tap into my inner strength
Meditate on prayer and spend quality time with God.
Three wellness rules that I’m unapologetic about
Get enough sleep, drink lots of water, make time for physical activity and don’t be shy to indulge in your Connie Products. That’s four!
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Best way to nourish my body
Include Collagen in your daily beauty rituals, and our Elixir Treatment oil is literary the best thing since sliced bread! You feel the effects immediately and see a significant difference in your skin texture and tone within 14 days.
Favourite way to wrap up my day
Catch up with the kids, my night time skincare routine before bed, catch up on a bit of tv, pray and call it a night.
