Non-invasive but less effective: Peptides, botanical extracts struggle to match Botox efficacy – Review 18-Jul-2024 By Amanda Lim Non-invasive treatments for dynamic wrinkles have a maximum of 52% wrinkle reduction compared to Botox's potential of 80%, says a Korean review.
The doctor is in: Shiseido acquisition of Dr. Dennis Gross enables it tap into ‘medicalisation’ of beauty 29-Jan-2024 By Amanda Lim Shiseido’s decision to add cosmeceutical brand Dr. Dennis Gross to its portfolio could have been influenced by the increasing ‘medicalisation’ of beauty, says one analyst.
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