ARECA CATECHU L. EXTRACT 295 Accell Vol. ' 12KV ! Magnification ' X 30 Figure 6. The wrinkles of the skin surface before treatment ]mill •" Accell Vol. ' 12KV Magnification ß X 30 . .. Figure 7. The wrinkles of the skin surface after treatment The wrinkles decrease in depth after application of the treated cream (3% CC-516).

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