Barentz unveils the Skin’telligent Beauty Collection of ten formulations, each composed of at least 95% ingredients of natural origin, designed to help the skin express its full potential
People worldwide are living longer lives than ever before. This global phenomenon of population ageing is a significant demographic transition that presents both opportunities and challenges. From 2000 to 2050, the proportion of the world’s population aged 60 years and older is projected to double, while those aged 80 years and older will nearly quadruple.
In the US, the number of centenarians is projected to more than quadruple over the next three decades, from an estimated 101,000 in 2024 to about 422,000 in 2054, according to the projections from the U.S. Census Bureau (Figure 1).
Biologically, ageing is the result of an accumulation of several types of molecular and cellular damage over time. This process leads to a gradual decline in both physical and mental abilities, an increased susceptibility to diseases, and, eventually, death.
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