Claims Support Literature Review-Part I, Skin Care

Jul 23rd, 2009
Charles Fox

This paper will be presented as a series during the next few months both in Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine and on www.TheCosmeticSite.com. Charles Fox's Claims Support Literature Review-Part II, Skin Care can surrently be found on www.TheCosmeticSite.com.

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