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Beauty’s “Ageing” Rebrand That Never Was

Euphemisms like “pro-ageing” and “anti-anti-ageing” exist to obscure the fact that the beauty industry is selling the same creams and tonics meant to enhance one’s appearance. It may be time for a new approach.
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BoFs beauty editor Priya Rao discusses the beauty industry's latest craze, intentional ageing. (Getty Images)

Earlier this week, I received a pitch about “intentional ageing,” the supposed “newest beauty trend” emerging in cosmetic dermatology and plastic surgery. Make no mistake: ageing intentionally still requires one to undergo procedures and treatments to give a more youthful appearance. The updated terminology just alludes to more natural results, like the difference between opting for lasers, neurotoxin injections or fillers over a full-on facelift.

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