Medicated skin care sales set to boom in the US

Published: 16-Jan-2015
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Catering to the needs of consumers with chronic skin conditions is reason behind growth

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Medicated skin care sales are set to rise in the US, according to Mintel. Expansion into new areas and providing additional product benefits are cited to be key to the growth, as well as catering to the needs of consumers with chronic skin conditions.

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