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For those who want a lightweight oil that removes sebum and grim while soothing the skin, look no further.
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Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025
By removing the underlying mechanism of acne (sebum production), isotretinoin unclogs pores and quells skin inflammation.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
People who take a GLP-1 medication also tend to have elevated levels of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), a growth hormone that helps control sebum production.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
Even though the formula itself is oil-free, the sebum on your face tends to work overtime to override that quality.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 4 Apr. 2025
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Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025
By removing the underlying mechanism of acne (sebum production), isotretinoin unclogs pores and quells skin inflammation.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
People who take a GLP-1 medication also tend to have elevated levels of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), a growth hormone that helps control sebum production.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
Even though the formula itself is oil-free, the sebum on your face tends to work overtime to override that quality.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Sebum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sebum. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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sebum
noun
se·bum
ˈsēb-əm 
: lubricant matter that is secreted by sebaceous glands of the skin and is composed of various lipids (such as triglycerides, fatty acids, and squalene)
Androgens, such as testosterone, play a role in the development and exacerbation of acne by stimulating the production of sebum.—Isabella Tan, Dermatology Times
Isabella Tan, Dermatology Times… the resulting production of sebum from sebaceous glands aids in lubrication, heat insulation, … antimicrobial activity, and delivery of fat-soluble antioxidants to the skin surface.—Dustin H. Marks, American Journal of Clinical Dermatology
see sebocyte
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