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    Lipid Losses and Barrier Function Modifications of the Brown-to-White Hair Transition

    February 2019 in “ Skin research and technology
    Marc A. Oliver, Meritxell Martı́, L. Coderch … Clara Barba
    Studysummary This study found that white hair fibers have lower lipid content and different water absorption dynamics compared to brown hair fibers, suggesting differences in their barrier functions.
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