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Can Fat Be Absorbed Through the Skin when Applying Moisturiser?

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GiasonJul 9, 2012

Some moisturizers contain things like coconut oil which is high is saturated fat. Read a study which shows that preterm babies can absorb fat through their skins. Is there a risk of absorbing unhealthy fats through your skin when applying moisturizer, which may raise for example high density lipoprotein or triglyceride levels?

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Dr. Richard Baxter, MD
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