Sebum is an oily substance that protect and hydrate the skin’s surface. It mixes with fat molecules, called lipids, to form a protective coating on the skin. The sebaceous glands produce sebum. It ...
Sebum is the number one enemy of human skin. That’s what dermatologist Dr. Rachael Eckel of The Skin Health Institute in Trinidad and Medical Advisor for ZO Skin Health believes, since excess sebum is ...
Modulation of sebum secretion may therefore be an attractive therapeutic target not only for skin diseases, but also for infectious and metabolic diseases. "Quite apart from their importance in skin ...
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What You Need To Know About Oily Skin
Oily skin can appear waxy or greasy and may lead to acne, whiteheads, blackheads, and enlarged pores. Genetics, hormones, diet, environmental factors, and hygiene habits can contribute to oily skin, ...
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We tested 10 dermatologist-recommended niacinamide serums — here are the ones we liked best for glowing skin
Discover the 10 best dermatologist-recommended niacinamide serums for brighter, calmer, and smoother skin. All were rigorously tested, and these are our top picks to combat dullness, oiliness, and ...
A viewer wants to know if there is anything they can do for a keratin plug, besides going to the dermatologist. Doctor Lacy Anderson shares the difference between a sebum plug and keratin plug, and ...
What does our skin do for us? How about our hair and nails? And how do we help skin to function at its best? In this episode of Skincast, hosts Luke Johnson, MD and Michelle Tarbox, MD cover the ...
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