Impossibly Beautiful?
More than two thirds (69%) of women feel beauty advertisers are selling them unattainable images of perfection, and have low body confidence (40%) as a consequence, according to new research by real beauty brand Dove. <br /><br />Released on the five year anniversary of the launch of the groundbreaking Campaign for Real Beauty by Dove, the research examines the extent to which the real beauty debate has evolved since the campaign challenged beauty stereotypes, with the use of 'real' women in its advertising. <br /><br />On the 19th October 2009 Dove hosted and filmed a round table discussion called the ‘Dove Real Beauty Debate’. The round table was based on the results from the study, with a selection of experts in the field of body image, self-esteem and the media. <br /><br /> To watch the Dove Real Beauty Debate and get involved in the discussion women are invited to visit dove.co.uk to share their views on the website forum and message boards exclusively between November 26th and 31st December 2009.