The business with anti-aging products has been booming for years. Cosmetics companies are competing to find new active ingredients and are investing millions in research and development. Although the manufacturers are required to corroborate their claims with scientific studies the search for the fountain of youth often resorts to unregulated markets. The line between medicine and cosmetics is blurring. The prices for anti-aging products vary a great deal. But are they effective? Doctors and researchers not only see opportunities, they also warn about the risks.
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