Skin boosters made from cadavers raise ethical concerns in South Korea - The Straits Times

Skin boosters made from cadavers raise ethical concerns in South Korea  The Straits Times

Skin boosters made from cadavers raise ethical concerns

Human-derived materials in South Korea’s aesthetics industry are attracting criticism, as companies launch extracellular matrix skin boosters made from donated human skin. The number of these products, often positioned as alternatives to synthetic or bioengineered injectables, has been rising, with up to seven products expected to launch in Korea by the end of this year, following their debut in 2024. However, the products remain in a regulatory gray area. Critics have raised concerns over safet

By The Korea Herald