THE WHAT? Dove is urging EU citizens to act now by supporting a European Citizens Initiative calling for the EU’s longstanding animal testing ban to be upheld.
THE DETAILS The Unilever-owned brand is working with more than 100 animal protection organizations and brands across the beauty industry to help protect the ban and raise awareness of the ECHA’s call for new animal tests, including on widely used cosmetics ingredients.
THE WHY? Firdaous El Honsali, Vice President of Dove External Communications and Sustainability explains, “At Dove, we stand passionately against animal cruelty and, together with our partners, we are leaning into the power of collective action to deliver a long-standing impact. We need to act now – we urge our peers in the beauty industry and the public to lend their voice in the fight to end animal testing in the EU once and for all, by urgently supporting and signing this European Citizens Initiative by August 31…before it’s too late.”
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.
