Medical aesthetic products. L’Oréal scoops HKAEE award for environmental excellence

THE WHAT? L’Oréal Hong Kong has been named the Bronze Award winner of the Shops and Retailers category at the 2021 Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence (HKAEE). The French beauty giant was recognized as a sustainability leader in the Green Office and Green Retail sectors.

THE DETAILS In Hong Kong, the Company echoes United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals to implement green initiatives in the office. The L’Oréal Hong Kong office has been using 100 percent green electricity since 2020, enabling the French beauty giant to achieve carbon neutrality as part of the L’Oréal Group’s North Asia Zone. The manufacturer of Maybelline has also taken important steps to drive green retail best practices by reducing carbon emissions and plastic usage in its retail stores. As well as all new stores being 100 percent eco-designed, all plastic fillings, tape and wrappings used in local delivery to stores and direct-to-consumer deliveries have been replaced by non-plastic eco materials or paper. 

THE WHY? Eva Yu, President and Managing Director of L’Oréal Hong Kong, said, “The award profoundly illustrates how we continue to be the driving force for sustainability and fostering business operation focused on a strong sense of purpose. As we celebrate L’Oréal Hong Kong’s 40th anniversary, it is essential that we continue to work towards an increasingly sustainable business model and collaborate with more business partners to help solve the challenges facing the community where we operate.”

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.