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August 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The new "differential stripping" method effectively measures how much substance gets into hair follicles.
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May 2021 in “Polymers” Jojoba oil is highly valued for its diverse medicinal and industrial uses.
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