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Nope. Contrary to the claim that skin is a sponge, the primary function of human skin is to act as a protective barrier. The skin is designed to keep harmful toxins out & regulate various bodily functions, including temperature and water balance. https://labmuffin.com/the-60-of-products-absorb-into-your-bloodstream-myth/ https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240306-what-can-you-absorb-through-your-skin Selective Absorption: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10839713/ https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/skin/default.html
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