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Under doctor's ordersUnder doctor's orders
Tina Milton
1-Jun-2006
"Cosmeceutical" or "doctor" brands are making the leap from the high street to duty-free. Often commanding premium prices, such products offer considerable profit potential and for many retailers their arrival in travel-retail cannot come fast enough. Tina Milton examines the cosmeceutical phenomenon
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For years many women have believed that so-called "miracle creams" will bring salvation from wrinkles and crow's feet. In their search for eternal youth many have turned to plastic surgery.
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