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 ...

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Sebum oils play critical functions in the human skin, ranging from thermoregulation to antimicrobial defence. However, excess sebum production can contribute to the development of acne vulgaris.