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Detrimental Effects of Perfumes, Aromas and Cosmetics

Nikita Tomar1 Sanjeev Sharma2 Dr. Priyanka Tiwari3 Monika Meena4 Divya Giri5
1 2 Assistant Professor, SAM Global University, Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, India. 3 Professor, SAM Global University, Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, India. 4 5 Student, SAM Global University, Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, India.

Published Online: March-April 2026

Pages: 465-473

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