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OECD adopts Korean-developed skin model test for phototoxicity
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (164+ words) koreabiomed. com The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) said Monday that Ko CVAM's Kera Skin method was adopted as OECD Test Guideline 498 last Thursday. Kera Skin is the second human skin model to be included under OECD TG…...
Kolmar Korea bets on scalp sunscreen as K-beauty's next export hit
1+ week, 2+ day ago (298+ words) Kolmar Korea is expanding beyond traditional suncare by targeting the scalp, an area often overlooked despite high UV exposure. As K-beauty sunscreens continue to gain traction worldwide, the company is positioning scalp protection as the next growth segment. Kolmar Korea…...
Plastic surgeons warn of rising number of non-specialists entering cosmetic surgery
1+ week, 4+ day ago (287+ words) A growing influx of general practitioners entering cosmetic surgery immediately after medical school is raising concerns among plastic surgeons about patient safety and quality of care. Plastic surgeons stress that stopgap measures such as clinic licensing do not address underlying…...
L&C Bio launches Re2 O skinboosters in Mongolia after regulatory approval
1+ week, 5+ day ago (377+ words) L&C Bio said Monday it has launched Re2 O and Re2 O Fine skinboosters in Mongolia following regulatory approval, as part of its expansion into Central Asia. By introducing multiple products simultaneously, the Kosdaq-listed company aims to establish an early presence…...
Jenecell inks stem cell deal with Healios to enter K-beauty market
3+ week, 2+ day ago (286+ words) Jenecell, the Korean offshoot of the Japanese healthcare company Alfresa Corporation, said it signed a 1. 4 billion won ($945, 000) contract with Healios, a Japanese regenerative medicine developer, to receive bone marrow-derived stem cell conditioned media. Through the agreement, Jenecell has secured a…...
Dermatologists warn of safety risks as non-specialists flood cosmetic procedures
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (415+ words) Concerns are mounting that the growing presence of non-specialists in cosmetic dermatology is undermining the field's standing and destabilizing the clinical environment. Calls for action are intensifying as the perception that Botox and filler procedures are "simple and easy" raises…...
Amorepacific develops AI-designed peptide to strengthen hair keratin
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (323+ words) Amorepacific announced Friday that it has developed a novel peptide, designed using artificial intelligence and molecular modeling, to target and strengthen hair keratin. The company published the findings in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science under the title "Bioactive designed…...
Oriental medicine clinics push into cosmetic dermatology as demand surges
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (266+ words) An increasing number of oriental medicine practitioners are expanding into cosmetic dermatology. Oriental medicine clinics are not only treating health conditions but also offering cosmetic procedures, signaling a full-scale expansion into cosmetic dermatology. According to the Association of Korean Medicine…...
Amorepacific's B. READY names "Single's Inferno 5' stars as brand models
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (170+ words) Amorepacific's B. READY cosmetic brand has named Song Seung-il and Im Soo-bin'standout stars from Netflix's "Single's Inferno Season 5as the newest brand models for its men's skincare line. Song and Im drew attention from viewers for their natural, clean-cut styles on the…...
Hugel showcases Botulax and Revolax at Thailand dermatology conference
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (220+ words) Hugel, a global total medical aesthetics company based in Korea, said Friday the company participated in the 50th Dermatological Society of Thailand annual conference alongside its local partner to promote'its botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid filler products and'strengthen'its position in Southeast…...