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    sebum

    US /ˈsibəm/

    ・

    UK /ˈsi:bəm/

    C1
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounOily secretion of the sebaceous glands; with perspiration it moistens and protects the skin
    Sebum is the oily substance produced by the sebaceous glands in the skin.

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    What's Inside A Pimple?

    01:55What's Inside A Pimple?
    • That white pus is packed with a cocktail mix of bacteria, dead skin cells, white blood cells, and an oily waxy material called sebum.

      That white pus is packed with a cocktail mix of bacteria, dead skin cells, white blood cells, and an oily waxy material called sebum.

    • These glands secrete an oily material called sebum, which lubricates and waterproofs your hair.

      These glands secrete an oily material called sebum, which lubricates and waterproofs your hair.

    B2

    What to EAT for HEALTHY SKIN (science-backed!) ??‍?

    08:03What to EAT for HEALTHY SKIN (science-backed!) ??‍?
    • So let's talk about sebum. Sebum is an oily substance that's needed to lubricate our skin.

      So let's talk about sebum. Sebum is an oily substance that's needed to lubricate our skin.

    • These foods quickly increase the amount of sugar that's in our blood, which then causes our insulin levels to spike, which in turn can cause excess sebum production.

      These foods quickly increase the amount of sugar that's in our blood, which then causes our insulin levels to spike, which in turn can cause excess sebum production.

    B2

    Black Dots on the Nose? Here's How To Treat Sebaceous Filaments

    07:48Black Dots on the Nose? Here's How To Treat Sebaceous Filaments
    • Retinols also increase the skin cell turnover, which will help decrease those pores from retaining as much of the sebum that's produced.

      Retinols also increase the skin cell turnover, which will help decrease those pores from retaining as much of the sebum that's produced.

    • Retinols also increase the skin cell turnover, which will help decrease those pores from retaining as much of the sebum that's produced.

      Retinols also increase the skin cell turnover, which will help decrease those pores from retaining as much of the sebum that's produced.

    B1

    皮膚科医だけど質問ある?【PART2】 | Tech Support | WIRED Japan

    16:41皮膚科医だけど質問ある?【PART2】 | Tech Support | WIRED Japan
    • When you actually are secreting this, what's happening in your pore essentially is that you have oil glands and skin cells that are sloughing off into the pore and they're clogging the pores with all of that sebum and sebaceous filaments.

      When you actually are secreting this, what's happening in your pore essentially is that you have oil glands and skin cells that are sloughing off into the pore and they're clogging the pores with all of that sebum and sebaceous filaments.

    • and they're clogging the pores with all of that sebum and sebaceous filaments.

      and they're clogging the pores with all of that sebum and sebaceous filaments.

    B1

    What Happens When You Take Testosterone?

    12:13What Happens When You Take Testosterone?
    • An increase in testosterone will also lead to an increase in sebum causing acne.

      An increase in testosterone will also lead to an increase in sebum causing acne.

    • An increase in testosterone will also lead to an increase in sebum causing acne.

      An increase in testosterone will also lead to an increase in sebum causing acne.

    C1

    Is There A Pimple Cure?

    03:39Is There A Pimple Cure?
    • Within the follicle is a gland that produces an oily substance called sebum,

      Within the follicle is a gland that produces an oily substance called sebum,

    • Sebum continues to be produced but it is trapped within the follicle making it become enlarged.

      Sebum continues to be produced but it is trapped within the follicle making it become enlarged.

    B2

    🇯🇵 THE BEST OF JAPANESE BEAUTY🇯🇵: CHEAP PRODUCTS YOU MUST TRY!! + GIVEAWAY

    16:30🇯🇵 THE BEST OF JAPANESE BEAUTY🇯🇵: CHEAP PRODUCTS YOU MUST TRY!! + GIVEAWAY
    • It's got a mineral enriched formula that contains sebum absorbing powder that helps keep skin looking fresh and oil free longer.

      It's got a mineral enriched formula that contains sebum absorbing powder that helps keep skin looking fresh and oil free longer.

    • So this product contains vitamin B and E derivatives as well as hyaluronic acid, which helps to remove waterproof eye makeup and wraps oil and sebum to make your skin feel clean and moisturized.

      So this product contains vitamin B and E derivatives as well as hyaluronic acid, which helps to remove waterproof eye makeup and wraps oil and sebum to make your skin feel clean and moisturized.

    B2

    Hair Experts Debunk 15 Hair Myths | Debunked

    14:56Hair Experts Debunk 15 Hair Myths | Debunked
    • Loves sebum.

      Loves sebum.

    • Wherever the yeast likes the sebum.

      Wherever the yeast likes the sebum.

    B2

    GRWM: Morning Routine in TOKYO | Shop With Me in HARAJUKU & SHIBUYA

    11:45GRWM: Morning Routine in TOKYO | Shop With Me in HARAJUKU & SHIBUYA
    • Next, I'm going to take the Innisfree No Sebum Mineral Packed.

      Next, I'm going to take the Innisfree No Sebum Mineral Packed.

    B1

    What Happens If You Stop Washing Your Hair For A Year

    03:33What Happens If You Stop Washing Your Hair For A Year
    • So for people that have straighter-patterned hair, like I said, what happens with that patterned hair is, the oils, the sebum, tend to progress down the hair shaft faster.

      So for people that have straighter-patterned hair, like I said, what happens with that patterned hair is, the oils, the sebum, tend to progress down the hair shaft faster.

    B2