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March 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Testosterone, progesterone, and levonorgestrel change enzyme levels related to fat production in hamster skin, which could affect skin oil and acne.
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September 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research” Herbal cosmetics with oils like coconut, sandalwood, and almond are popular for skin and hair care because they are effective and have fewer side effects than chemicals.
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