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spermine

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sper·mine  (spûrmn)
n.
A crystalline polyamine compound, C10H26N4, present in ribosomes and found widely in living tissues along with spermidine. It was originally isolated from semen.

spermine [ˈspɜːmiːn -mɪn]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a white or colourless basic water-soluble amine that is found in semen, sputum, and animal tissues; diaminopropyltetramethylenediamine. Formula: C10H26N4


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The latest anti- ageing craze to hit the world of Spas is the Spermine facial which consists of layering your face with synthesised human sperm.
Now a Norwegian company is claiming that human semen is good for the skin, and it has introduced a product called Spermine whose main ingredient is said to have the following benefits: "It has a lot of vitamins; it's hydrating, exfoliating, relaxing, and improves circulation; it prevents the skin from sun damage, discoloration.
Spermine is an organic found in human sperm and is now being bottled for our Scandinavian sisters who are splashing it all over their faces in a bid to look younger.
 
 
 
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