cosmetic
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A new term has been coined by dermatologists and academics: cosmeticorexia, which they define as having an unhealthy obsession with achieving "flawless" skin from a young age, leading to an obsessive use of cosmetic products.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Results were either mixed or inconclusive, and there was limited strong evidence showing that collagen significantly improves metabolic health, gum disease, or cosmetic outcomes in dentistry.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
Her 2022 debut novel, “Aesthetica,” plumbed the lengths one aged-out influencer is willing to go to reverse her cosmetic surgeries.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Russian and Western media have also speculated about cosmetic procedures as Putin’s appearance has grown visibly smoother with age.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Fiona placed each case back into the cosmetic tray, one by one.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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