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However, these tests were done on bacteria in a petri dish and not on real skin, so we can't say for certain it works the same in a formulation on a real face

This selective action on fat cells has led to its investigation for localized or spot fat reduction

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So peptides are really interesting because they're small molecules

Research shows enhanced granulation tissue formation, improved re-epithelialization, increased collagen deposition, and superior dermal remodeling through VEGF pathway activation