THE WHAT? The Shiseido Beauty Innovations Fund has announced that it will act as lead investor in Jiangsu Trautec Medical Technology Co. The J-beauty giant has pledged close to RMB100 million and will form a strategic partnership with Trautec, working together to explore new areas in functional skin care.
THE DETAILS Trautec is dedicated to the development and production of recombinant collagen*2-basd biomaterials for the medical and cosmetics industries.
THE WHY? Part of Shiseido’s wider strategy for growth is to strengthen its China business. As the J-beauty giant said in a statement, “The market of functional skincare, which offers specific functions to skin, is growing significantly as more and more Chinese consumers are looking for effective solutions to their skin problems. The needs for recombinant collagen are expanding because of its stability and effectiveness as well as wide application to medical, healthcare and cosmetics fields.”
Injectable aesthetics are popular due to their ability to provide noticeable results with minimal downtime compared to surgical procedures. They are versatile and can be tailored to meet individual aesthetic goals, whether it's enhancing lips, restoring facial volume, or smoothing out wrinkles. However, they should always be administered by qualified professionals to ensure safety and achieve optimal results.
Injectable aesthetics are used to enhance facial features, reduce the signs of aging, and improve overall facial symmetry and appearance.
Key types of injectable aesthetics include:
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Dermal Fillers: These injectables are used to add volume, fill in wrinkles and folds, and enhance facial contours. They often contain substances like hyaluronic acid, collagen, or calcium hydroxylapatite, which help plump up the skin and smooth out fine lines and wrinkles.
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Botulinum Toxin (Botox): Botulinum toxin injections temporarily relax facial muscles that cause wrinkles and lines to form. It is commonly used to treat forehead lines, frown lines between the eyebrows, and crow's feet around the eyes.
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Collagen Stimulators: These injectables stimulate the body's own collagen production, helping to improve skin texture and firmness over time. Examples include poly-L-lactic acid (Sculptra) and calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse).
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Neurotoxin Injections: Besides Botox, other neurotoxins such as Dysport and Xeomin are used similarly to reduce wrinkles and lines.
