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As the Chinese government targets cosmetic surgery as part of a campaign to “purify” social values, so-called micro-procedures such as fillers, laser skin treatments and “thread lifts” are growing in popularity. Costing a fraction of traditional plastic surgery, the cosmetic procedures are also seen as less invasive. They are all the rage among mainland consumers who turn to surgically enhanced looks to better their prospects in the job market and on social media. But with Beijing banning advertisements that cause “appearance anxiety,” are micro-procedures just the same problem with a fresh face?
Cosmetics contain all kinds of chemicals, some of which can reduce women’s fertility, which is why it’s so important to check make-up ingredients.
Cosmetics contain all kinds of chemicals, some of which can reduce women’s fertility, which is why it’s so important to check make-up ingredients.
Snail farmer Damien Desrocher is one of only three artisans making soap bars with snail slime in France. The 28-year-old keeps about 4,000 snails in a backyard enclosure to harvest their slime. He says the gastropod fluid contains collagen and elastin, which have anti-ageing and skin-healing properties.
Snail farmer Damien Desrocher is one of only three artisans making soap bars with snail slime in France. The 28-year-old keeps about 4,000 snails in a backyard enclosure to harvest their slime. He says the gastropod fluid contains collagen and elastin, which have anti-ageing and skin-healing properties.
Chinese cosmetics producers are hoping to win over more millennials to rule in the world’s biggest market for beauty care products. Research and funding will be critical to unseat established global players in the luxury end.
Chinese cosmetics producers are hoping to win over more millennials to rule in the world’s biggest market for beauty care products. Research and funding will be critical to unseat established global players in the luxury end.