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December 2003 in “Materials Research-ibero-american Journal of Materials” Polyquaternium 7® builds up on hair, improving its look and feel, and AFM is good for measuring these changes.
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April 2025 in “Phycology” Phlorotannins from brown seaweeds may improve skin and hair health in cosmetics.
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