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    Glossaryskin deposition

    process where substances accumulate on or within skin layers

    Skin deposition refers to the process by which substances, such as medications, pollutants, or cosmetic ingredients, settle and accumulate on the skin's surface or within its layers. This can impact skin health, either positively by delivering therapeutic agents or negatively by introducing harmful chemicals.

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