What us the function of sebum on the face?thankooooWhat is the function of sebum?
Sebaceous glands are located near the hair follicle and produce sebum - the natural oil of your skin. Sebaceous glands are primarily found on the scalp, face, back and chest and are present from birth, yet only mature and start secreting sebum when the person goes into puberty. The facial skin contains nearly three thousand of these glands per square inch.
Sebum is manufactured in the sebaceous glands and is secreted through a small duct leading from the gland to the hair shaft. It then moves up to the skin surface via the hair follicle. During this process the sebum also pushes out any accumulated debris that may be present in the follicle.
Sebum is a mixture of different waxes and fats, It acts to protect and waterproof hair and skin, and keep them from becoming dry, brittle, and cracked. It can also inhibit the growth of microorganisms on skin.
Over-production of sebum creates its own range of problems, acne for one.What is the function of sebum?
it is a bodily disorder
on the face it is a mixture of liguids
in the skin of the face =oils
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