sebum
Sebum is a type of oil that is produced by the sebaceous gland. Sebum helps to keep the skin moisturized and protected.
She has a lot of sebum on her face, which is why it's so oily.
Sebum is a type of oil that is produced by the sebaceous gland. Sebum helps to keep the skin moisturized and protected.
She has a lot of sebum on her face, which is why it's so oily.
noun
the oily secretion of the sebaceous glands; with perspiration it moistens and protects the skin
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Sebum is produced by sebaceous glands of the epidermis.
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In the eyelids, meibomian sebaceous glands secrete sebum into tears.
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Inside the pore are sebaceous glands which produce sebum.
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Meibomian glands in the eyelid secrete sebum to lubricate and protect the eye.
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It can open up the pores, allow the pores to expel their sebum and reduce acne.
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It is a component of human sebum.
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Earwax is partly composed of sebum.
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Androgens cause sebum overproduction.
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The effect on sebum production is temporary.
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The oil is similar to the natural sebum of whale.