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March 2019 in “Cosmetics” The oral supplement with Pinus pinaster and Grape seed extract, used with sunscreen, effectively and safely improved mild-to-moderate facial melasma.
September 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” Adult skin cells can be used to create new hair in a lab.