1.0Glossaryhttps://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossaryGlossaryhttps://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/author/adminglossary/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="ctC6QnzLNe"><a href="https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/sebum/">Sebum</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/sebum/embed/#?secret=ctC6QnzLNe" width="600" height="338" title="“Sebum” — Glossary" data-secret="ctC6QnzLNe" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script> Oily secretion of sebaceous glands.A secretion of fatty material from the sebaceous glands.An oily substance secreted by a sebaceous gland, which makes the skin smooth. It also protects the skin against bacteria and the body against rapid evaporation of water.Secretion of the sebaceous glands, containing fat and cellular debris. With sweat, it moistens and protects the skin.The oily substance secreted by the sebaceous glands and reaching the skin surface through small ducts that lead into the hair follicles. Sebum provides a thin film of fat over the skin, which slows the evaporation of water; it also has an antibacterial effect.The secretion of the sebaceous glands. It acts as a natural lubricant of the hair and skin and protects the skin from the effects of moisture or excessive dryness. It may also have antibacterial action.A fatty secretion of the sebaceous glands of the skin. It varies in different parts of the body. Sebum from the ears is called cerumen; that from the foreskin is called smegma.A fatty or oily secretion that lubricates the skin and preserves the softness of the hair.A greasy or wax-like substance discharged by specific skin glands, which safeguards the hair and skin from fungi and certain bacteria.Sebum is the oily substance generated by the sebaceous glands. It serves multiple purposes: lubricating the skin, maintaining its flexibility, and safeguarding it from excessive moisture or dryness, preventing bacterial and fungal growth. Androgen hormones influence sebum production. Excessive sebum secretion can result in oily skin and potentially trigger conditions like seborrhoeic dermatitis or acne.The greasy substance produced by the sebaceous glands in the skin.The oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands.