Scientists in France have developed human skin which may reduce chemical testing on animals. The skin could reduce animal testsCosmetics giant L’Oreal showed Sky News their new product called Episkin in an exclusive visit to their laboratory in Lyon, France. The skin is grown from cells removed from donor skin left over after cosmetic surgery. Tests have shown it gives more accurate results than animal skin. The new skin has been cleared for use and will now be available to use in the cosmetic industry.
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