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January 2015 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Rice Bran Supercritical CO2 Extract significantly increased hair density and diameter in male alopecia patients without any side effects.
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December 2021 in “Journal of drugs in dermatology” The new hyaluronic acid gel is as safe and effective for lip enhancement as the existing product.
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