Its not safe or effective, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and it may lead to serious health problems
Other than that, CosIng (the official EU INCI database) lists its uses as being a bulking agent (to increase the volume of products), as well as a physical exfoliant or an opacifying agent, but being part of composite effect pigments is a much more common use case
Others rotate between abdomen and upper arm injections
Informing patients on potential side effects, gradual dose escalation, and contraindications is essential to ensure safety and adherence
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But there are a few things you can do to reduce your risk