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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Sarah Marsh Consumer affairs correspondent

Credible science or false claims: calls for more regulation of beauty products

lyma serum cream
Skincare brand Lyma is putting its products through doctor-led trials. Photograph: Lyma

Jennifer Aniston first told us: “Here comes the science bit … concentrate” when selling shampoo in the late 1990s. But with everything from medical-grade serums to gut-boosting yoghurts filling our shelves the “science bit” has truly taken over.

However, experts warn that more regulation is needed in the beauty and wellness industry to ensure that consumers are aware of genuinely innovative products compared to those selling false claims.

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