oil gland
noun
: a gland (as of the skin) that produces an oily secretion: such as
a
: a sebaceous gland
b
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Swans use a special oil gland and their saliva to keep their feathers white.
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Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 7 June 2024
Blue light works on the deeper layers, targeting oil glands, which leads to fewer breakouts.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 4 Jan. 2024
Just like with a stye (and most eyelid bumps), a pimple is caused by an oil gland getting blocked by a mix of skin cells, oil, and keratin, creating inflammation within the follicle.
—Chloe Metzger, Allure, 15 Dec. 2023
While some areas of the body are brimming with oil glands, other areas may require extra care.
—Samantha Mims, Essence, 6 Dec. 2023
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Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 7 June 2024
Blue light works on the deeper layers, targeting oil glands, which leads to fewer breakouts.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 4 Jan. 2024
Just like with a stye (and most eyelid bumps), a pimple is caused by an oil gland getting blocked by a mix of skin cells, oil, and keratin, creating inflammation within the follicle.
—Chloe Metzger, Allure, 15 Dec. 2023
While some areas of the body are brimming with oil glands, other areas may require extra care.
—Samantha Mims, Essence, 6 Dec. 2023
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“Oil gland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oil%20gland. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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