DFI Retail Group and Becon have announced a strategic partnership to roll out AI-powered skin and scalp assessment technology across Guardian and Mannings stores and mobile platforms in Asia, aiming to integrate online and in-store wellness services starting in 2026.

• Technology: Becon’s system uses a high-resolution scanner with UV-A LED imaging and multiple sensors to analyse 12 skin and 12 hair/scalp parameters in about five minutes.
  
• Deployment: Phased rollout across more than 400 Guardian and Mannings stores in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia and Singapore, with a mobile app lite version on brand apps.
  
• Purpose: Enables data-driven assessments to support tailored wellness advice across online and offline channels.

This summary is based on a press release issued by DFI Retail Group and Becon.