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November 2023 in “Cosmetics” Surfactants damage hair, but sealing the cuticle can prevent this.
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March 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Light and temperature affect the daily skin function rhythms in hairless rats, with temperature influencing water loss but not skin hydration.