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Is olive oil absorbed by the skin? i use it for my hair.

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Dr. Joseph Eastern answered

I can't imagine...: ...That a significant amount is absorbed, but even if it is, so what? It's not like olive oil is toxic. So don't worry about it.

Dr Eitner and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/12/2016

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