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Jeanine Downie, MD, dermatologist, Montclair, NJ.
Laurel Naversen Geraghty, MD, dermatologist, Medford, OR.
Papri Sarkar, MD, dermatologist, Brookline, MA.
Michelle Wong, PhD, cosmetics chemist and creator of the Lab Muffin Beauty Science blog.
Shaun Surething, lead stylist and co-owner, Seagull Salon, New York City.
National Eczema Association: “Get the facts: Coconut oil.”
Prevention.com: “23 Coconut Oil Beauty Benefits Your Skin and Hair Will Love.”
Dermstore blog: “Meet Gotu Kola, the Ancient Herb with Amazing Anti-Aging Benefits.”
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Food Allergy Research and Resource Program: “Shea nut butter does not pose a risk to tree nut or peanut allergic consumer.”
Skin Type Solutions: “Cosmeceutical Critique: Soy and Its Isoflavones.”
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