L'Oreal's chief Nicolas Hieronimus says rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs - originally developed for diabetes and sold as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro - has begun to reshape beauty consumption, particularly skincare. Rapid, drug-triggered weight loss suppresses appetite and can leave some people with loose or sagging skin, including around the face, prompting demand for targeted treatments. L'Oreal reported group sales rose 7.7% in the three months to September and says brands such as SkinCeuticals and Kiehl's have developed products designed to complement GLP-1-related skin changes.
The company is deepening its push into clinical aesthetics, increasing its stake in dermatology firm Galderma to 20% and collaborating on trials addressing post-weight-loss facial concerns. Galderma markets aesthetic injectables including Sculptra, which stimulates collagen, and Restylane fillers; both companies have been testing products specifically on GLP-1 users. A Galderma survey found most weight-loss drug users reported noticeable changes to facial appearance, underlining an emerging market for treatments that counteract perceived sagging or volume loss after rapid weight reduction.
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