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August 2021 in “Cosmetics” The best shampoo formula used 1% high-weight hyaluronic acid, 10% acidic sophorolipid, and 1% salt for effective hair conditioning and cleansing without sulfates or silicones.
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January 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A girl with citrullinemia developed pili torti, suggesting a link between the hair condition and the metabolic disorder.
Hair aging is a big issue, and nutrients are key to keeping hair healthy.
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Problems with arginine processing in hair follicles might contribute to common hair loss, and arginine supplements could help treat it.
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