{
  "id": 2210719,
  "title": "GLP-1 boom feeds into side effects market",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/glp-1-boom-feeds-into-side-effects-market",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-20T19:19:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/fashion-/-cosmetics-/-jewellery/glp-1-drugs-create-new-market-for-collagen-protein-and-beauty-products-in-india/articleshow/133387024.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A new market is emerging as a result of the side effects caused by the popularity of weight-loss drugs like GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic and Mounjaro. Radhika Ghai, founder of the premium cosmetics e-commerce platform Kindlife, explains that this is the biggest demand driver for the beauty industry in a decade and it's coming from a pharmacy, not a trend cycle. When individuals lose weight rapidly, the medication not only depletes body fat but also reduces facial volume, skin elasticity, and hair, leading to a growing market for specific products. These include barrier repair, collagen-support skincare, and firming body care. What sets this market apart is that demand continues to grow as more patients start using GLP-1 drugs, unlike seasonal trends. Rapid weight loss as a side effect of GLP-1 drugs not only causes a loss of body fat but also leads to a shortage of protein and fiber, which companies are rushing to fill with nutrition-dense foods and makeup products. Companies like Sugar Cosmetics, HUL's Lakme, and Nestle are stepping in to address this gap by offering non-invasive makeup alternatives, such as lip fillers, and nutrition supplements like Celevida GLP+ by Nestle Health Science and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories. Additionally, Tata Consumer Products is preparing to enter the segment by introducing protein and fiber-rich waters and snacks to help consumers manage weight-loss side effects by supplementing their food intake.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}