Can fat be absorbed through the skin?

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Lipids, triglycerides, and fats cannot be absorbed through the skin, despite the skin's waterproof properties. The consensus is that topical application of fats, such as butter or olive oil, does not lead to an increase in the subcutaneous fat layer. There is no significant difference in absorption between saturated and unsaturated fats in this context. The idea that applying fat to the skin could reverse facial fat loss and aging is unfounded, as the skin does not facilitate the absorption of these substances into the body.
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Can lipids/triglycerides/fats be absorbed through the skin? I know the skin is waterproof but is it fatproof? Can fat be absorbed through the skin and increase the subcutaneous fat layer? Specifically butter, olive oil, is there a difference between saturated and unsaturated fats? I'm just curious... Since facial fat loss = ageing... so putting fat on your face might reverse the process.

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Can fat be absorbed through the skin and increase the subcutaneous fat layer?

Nope.
 

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