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    sebum

    US /ˈsibəm/

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    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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    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

    Why Do We Get Pimples? The Dr. Binocs Show | Best Learning Videos For Kids | Peekaboo Kidz

    05:31Why Do We Get Pimples? The Dr. Binocs Show | Best Learning Videos For Kids | Peekaboo Kidz
    • These glands make an oil called sebum that comes on the surface through the pore and lubricates your hair and skin.

      These glands make an oil called sebum that comes on the surface through the pore and lubricates your hair and skin.

    • These glands make an oil called sebum.. ..that comes on the surface through the pore and lubricates your hair and skin.

      These glands make an oil called sebum.. ..that comes on the surface through the pore and lubricates your hair and skin.

    B2

    What Causes Dandruff?

    05:40What Causes Dandruff?
    • It feeds exclusively on sebum, the natural oils produced by your sebaceous glands to keep your hair shiny and protected.

      It feeds exclusively on sebum, the natural oils produced by your sebaceous glands to keep your hair shiny and protected.

    • It feeds exclusively on sebum,

      It feeds exclusively on sebum,

    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.

    • 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.

    B2

    What stress does to your skin and what you can do about it - BBC World Service

    05:02What stress does to your skin and what you can do about it - BBC World Service
    • What's more, the stress chemicals are thought to stimulate glands in the skin to make more of an oily substance called sebum, which can contribute to spots.

      What's more, the stress chemicals are thought to stimulate glands in the skin to make more of an oily substance called sebum, which can contribute to spots.

    • What's more, the stress chemicals are thought to stimulate glands in the skin to make more of an oily substance called sebum, which can contribute to spots.

      What's more, the stress chemicals are thought to stimulate glands in the skin to make more of an oily substance called sebum, which can contribute to spots.

    B1

    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

    16 Shampoo Facts (Incl. Why There's Silicone In Your Shampoo!) - mental_floss - List Show (302)

    05:3316 Shampoo Facts (Incl. Why There's Silicone In Your Shampoo!) - mental_floss - List Show (302)
    • our skin manufacture sebum, an oily substance that coats hair follicles. In the process,

      our skin manufacture sebum, an oily substance that coats hair follicles. In the process,

    • sebum makes hair clump together and appear greasy. But because sebum is so good at waterproofing

      sebum makes hair clump together and appear greasy. But because sebum is so good at waterproofing

    B2

    Hair Experts Debunk 15 Hair Myths | Debunked

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

      Loves sebum.

    • Sebum.

      Sebum.

    B2