The Daily Digest: The True Cost of Skincare

Dr Ruban Nathan, Chairman, Cosmetic Dermatology Board of the National Dermatology Society

09-Jan-19 14:00

The Daily Digest: The True Cost of Skincare

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An article in The Atlantic suggests that despite conventional ideas on healthy living, good skincare is largely available only to higher income groups - and that the way we think about the issue indicates our larger attitude towards poverty. We discuss the article and its larger ideas on society's perception of the wealth gap.

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Categories: SME, Markets, Personal Development, Social Issues

Tags: beauty, skin, skincare, beauty products, rich, poor, scarcity mentality, Daily Digest, Bigger Picture,

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