While some celebrities and influencers have been able to surreptitiously get Botox or filler treatments, in spite of social distancing guidelines, the vast majority of consumers are searching for at-home alternatives to clinical procedures.
The U.S. has seen online sales increases in categories that could serve as alternatives for physical dermatologist or aesthetician treatments. For skin-care e-tailer Dermstore, purchases of tools such as microneedling devices were up 150% year-over-year in March and April, while exfoliation products were up 350%.