THE WHAT? L’Oréal has introduced its La Roche-Posay brand to the Nigerian market, having launched its new sunscreen Anthelios UVMune at the 3rd Scientific Conference of the African Society of Dermatology and Venereology and the 16th Scientific Conference of Nigerian Association of Dermatologists.
THE DETAILS According to Africa Business Insider, the product was launched on behalf of the L’Oréal Active Cosmetics Division (ACD) by beauty entrepreneur Beatrice Eneh.
THE WHY? Speaking at the event, Eneh said, “Reports confirm that sun protection is not just an ultimate necessity but has also become a much-needed cultural norm in today’s environment.”
A discussion forum was held for medical students, nurse and paediatricians, hosted by Eneh and the Nigerian L’Oréal ACD team.
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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.
