Dermocosmetic Market Ripens With Uptake Of OTC Drug Ingredients
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
The market for specialized dermocosmetics expands rapidly as personal marketers join the fray with products containing OTC drug ingredients for hair and skin care, says Euromonitor Beauty & Personal Care analyst Nicholas Micallef. Coal tar, ketoconazole and salicylic acid are among drug ingredients increasingly making their way into the space.
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