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8 Dec

Why is there a lot fake news on beauty

Why is there a lot fake news on beauty
From hormone-disrupting haircare to DIY sunscreens, beauty influencers are spreading lies on social media – and it’s becoming increasingly dangerous for our health With the web at our fingertips, we've infinite access to information. Nevertheless it also means limitless exposure to fake news, misleading claims and cherry-picked facts. With TikTok – a platform that favours attention-grabbing content – gaining prominence, the spread of misinformation has never been more rampant. The indisputable fact that we are able to often see the faces of those speaking, creating the sensation of intimacy and an authentic connection, makes all of it the simpler to consider what we hear.   In the sweetness community, the spread of myths and dubious...
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8 Dec

Aesop Opens First Mainland China Store In Downtown Shanghai

Aesop Opens First Mainland China Store In Downtown Shanghai
SHANGHAI — For its first brick-and-mortar retail store in mainland China, Aesop picked a leafy serpentine street called Dongping Road in the previous French Concession of downtown Shanghai. Aesop’s in-house design team spent almost a 12 months fine-tuning the shop. The 2-story, 3,230-square-foot space touts a homey ambience with locally sourced materials that “pays homage to Chinese craftsmanship,” in response to the brand. Sleek basins that take center stage at the shop are made with Guizhou travertine stone, which local artisans sculpted. A ceiling cushioned by a wheat-straw installation handwoven by Chinese artist Didi Wu evokes local handicraft traditions still utilized within the Shanghai region. Vintage French furniture and light-weight fixtures that furnish the shop add to its discreet appeal. Sleek basins take...
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