THE WHAT? Unilever has hiked its prices more quickly than fellow FMCG manufacturers, according to a report published by Reuters.
THE DETAILS The manufacturer of Dove upped prices by 12.5 percent in the third quarter, an all-time high. Procter & Gamble reported a 9.5 percent rise for the same three-month period.
THE WHY? Unilever’s higher-than-average price rise is due to its higher exposure in emerging markets and food, said Reuters, quoting analysts. Unilever has history of above-average rises; hikinh prices by 9 percent in the final quarter of 2008 during the global financial crisis, considerably above P&G’s 4 percent increase.
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.
