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Are the hydrogenated oils in lotions, deodorant, and cosmetics similar to the trans fat oil in food?
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Sometimes: Although some cosmetic include food ingredients, the vast majority contain non-ingestible oils.
Answered 12/4/2012
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Not usually: Although some popular cosmetic include edible oils such as the popular argan (moroccan) oil, the vast majority are composed of cosmeceutical non-dietary ingredients.
Answered 2/2/2016
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