Medical aesthetic products. Grove Collaborative continues retail expansion  

THE WHAT? Grove Collaboration Holdings has debuted its flagship home care brand, Grove Co., on Amazon and Walmart, continuing its retail expansion, while also announcing US$1 million in Amazon sales for its personal care brands Peach not Plastic and vegan skincare brand Superbloom. 

THE DETAILS The company will begin rolling out Grove Co. household items on Amazon this month, including gel hand soaps, dish soaps and multi-purpose cleaner concentrates. More products will be added later in the year. 

THE WHY?  Stuart Landesberg, co-founder and CEO of Grove Collaborative, said: “With a growing market and appetite among consumers for planet-friendly high-performing products, we continue to pursue omni-channel opportunities to put our products into the hands of as many people as possible.”

Medical aesthetic products refer to a category of products used in the field of medical aesthetics, which combines medical practices with cosmetic procedures to improve the appearance of individuals. These products are typically used under the supervision of trained medical professionals such as dermatologists, plastic surgeons, or specialized nurses. They are distinct from over-the-counter cosmetics in that they often contain higher concentrations of active ingredients or require medical expertise for their application.

Examples of medical aesthetic products include:

• Dermal Fillers: Injectable substances used to restore volume, fill wrinkles, and enhance facial contours. These may include hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvederm or collagen-stimulating fillers like Sculptra.

• Botulinum Toxin (Botox): Injectable neurotoxins used to temporarily paralyze facial muscles, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines caused by facial expressions.

• Chemical Peels: Solutions containing chemical exfoliants like glycolic acid, salicylic acid, or trichloroacetic acid, used to improve skin texture, treat acne scars, and reduce hyperpigmentation.

• Laser and Light Devices: Equipment used for various skin treatments, including hair removal, skin resurfacing, tattoo removal, and treatment of vascular and pigmented lesions.

• Prescription Skincare Products: Formulations containing active ingredients such as retinoids (e.g., tretinoin), hydroquinone, or prescription-strength antioxidants, designed to address specific dermatological concerns under medical supervision.

• Microneedling Devices: Devices that create tiny punctures in the skin to stimulate collagen production and improve skin texture and elasticity.

• Cosmeceuticals: High-quality skincare products that bridge the gap between cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, often containing biologically active ingredients with proven efficacy.