Aesthetic medicine products. Kao kicks off tests for recycling plastic film

Derma filler

THE WHAT? Kao, together with Lion, Welcia Yakkyoku and Hamakyorex, has started field testing for a new process designed to recycle used household product refill film packaging.

Fat dissolving

THE DETAILS Named RecyCreation, the initiative will see collection points installed at local Welcia Yakkyokyu stores. The partners are hoping to use empty delivery trucks, returning to hubs after delivering to stores, to transport the refill packs to a recycling facility where they will be made into blocks that can be used in stores or horizontally recycled, namely made into new film packaging.

THE WHY? RecyCreation is designed to enhance consumers’ enthusiasm for recycling, and usher in a circular model for this hard-to-recycle packaging element.

Aesthetic medicine products are developed and regulated to meet stringent safety and efficacy standards. They are typically administered by trained healthcare professionals such as dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and specialized nurses in clinical settings. These products aim to provide effective solutions for cosmetic enhancement, skin rejuvenation, and overall aesthetic improvement, contributing to both physical appearance and self-confidence.

Key categories of aesthetic medicine products include:

  • Injectables: This category includes products such as dermal fillers, botulinum toxins (e.g., Botox), and collagen stimulators. These injectables are used to smooth wrinkles, add volume, and improve facial contours.

  • Skin Rejuvenation Treatments: Products like chemical peels, microdermabrasion systems, and laser devices are used to improve skin texture, reduce pigmentation irregularities, and enhance overall skin tone.

  • Skincare Products: These include medical-grade cleansers, moisturizers, serums, and topical treatments containing active ingredients like retinoids, antioxidants, and growth factors. They are formulated to address specific skin concerns such as acne, aging, and hyperpigmentation.

  • Hair Restoration Products: Medical treatments and products designed to promote hair growth and treat conditions such as male and female pattern baldness.

  • Body Contouring and Fat Reduction: Devices and products used for non-surgical body sculpting, such as cryolipolysis (cool sculpting) devices and injectable lipolytics.

  • Cosmeceuticals: High-performance skincare products that bridge the gap between cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, often containing potent ingredients with proven clinical benefits.

  • Wound Care and Scar Management: Products like silicone sheets, gels, and advanced wound dressings used to improve healing and reduce the appearance of scars.

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