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If i put oil on my skin, would it be absorbed into the bloodstream after a while? just curious.
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Topical treatments: A small amount of the oil will be absorbed into the bloodstream but most will stay in the skin.
Answered 2/1/2015
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No: Fortunately our skin is a good barrier to prevent absorption of oil, in fact moderate use of some oils is healthy for the skin
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