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August 2006 in “Laboratory Investigation” SCF and ET-1 together significantly increase skin pigmentation and melanin production.
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June 2005 in “The FASEB Journal” Human hair follicles can produce cortisol like the body's stress response system.
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November 2010 in “Journal of Neuroscience” Hair clipping can trigger axon growth and changes in the skin.
The study identified a key protein involved in producing underarm odor and found ways to inhibit it.
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Bioactive compounds in neurocosmetics can improve skin health and emotional well-being.
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